Breast in show: RiRi rules at Barbados carnival
Yes, it's that time of the year again: pop superstar Rihanna has returned to her native Barbados to revel in the Caribbean island's annual carnival, sporting little more than a few strategically placed rhinestones and a feathered head dress. The 27-year-old got into the spirit of things for the Kadooment Day parade wearing a creation by Zulu International designer Lauren Austin.Rihanna, The Umbrella singer, came across Austin's designs in 2013 when she sparkled in a bra top and thong adorned with iridescent beads and fishnet tights.This year, she picked a gold and blue colour scheme, left the fishnets at home, and didn't look back.Rihanna posted on social media several pictures of herself on board a carnival float, sipping drinks from an unashamedly blingy cup.Formula1 racing driver Lewis Hamilton was also at the parade, fuelling speculation that he and Rihanna are an item. He showed off newly braided hair for the occasion, an affectation mocked by many tabloid newspapers worldwide today.But he need not have worried about any unwanted attention - the scantily-clad Rihanna was getting that by the bucket load. ..
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