Inside Rihanna's Vogue Brasil Cover Shoot

Rih turns it out on the sandy beaches and beyond.

A Beauty Like This - The fashion world can’t get enough of Rihanna, and can we blame them? The Bajan beauty’s latest feat is landing Vogue Brasil's May cover, her fourth Vogue cover in four years. Check out the hottest looks from Rih’s sexy, stripped-down photo shoot, straight ahead. By Britt Middleton   (Photo: Vogue Magazine Brasil, May 2014)

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A Beauty Like This - The fashion world can’t get enough of Rihanna, and can we blame them? The Bajan beauty’s latest feat is landing Vogue Brasil's May cover, her fourth Vogue cover in four years. Check out the hottest looks from Rih’s sexy, stripped-down photo shoot, straight ahead. By Britt Middleton  (Photo: Vogue Magazine Brasil, May 2014)

Twice As Nice - The songbird has not one, but two covers this month. The second features a gorgeous headshot showing off her windswept ‘do and bronzed lips.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Twice As Nice - The songbird has not one, but two covers this month. The second features a gorgeous headshot showing off her windswept ‘do and bronzed lips. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Life’s a Beach - Rih was photographed by Mariano Vivanco earlier this year on the lush Ilha Grande beach, Rio de Janeiro. Judging by her behind-the-scenes candids, our girl had a ball.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Life’s a Beach - Rih was photographed by Mariano Vivanco earlier this year on the lush Ilha Grande beach, Rio de Janeiro. Judging by her behind-the-scenes candids, our girl had a ball. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Hats Off - ...Or should we say tops off? Either way, it’s pretty clear that she's never met a sandy shore—or wide-brimmed hat—she didn’t like.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Hats Off - ...Or should we say tops off? Either way, it’s pretty clear that she's never met a sandy shore—or wide-brimmed hat—she didn’t like. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Killer Curves - Need some workout motivation? Try this shot, which highlights every curve of Rih’s toned frame. Get it, girl.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Killer Curves - Need some workout motivation? Try this shot, which highlights every curve of Rih’s toned frame. Get it, girl. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Come-Hither - “You know you love me.” That’s what we imagine she's saying here with her eyes. And you know what else we love? Her black bandeau top and embroidered skirt combo, finished with loads of gold bangles—yes!   (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Come-Hither - “You know you love me.” That’s what we imagine she's saying here with her eyes. And you know what else we love? Her black bandeau top and embroidered skirt combo, finished with loads of gold bangles—yes!  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Sexy Back - Surrounded by tropical rainforest, the star ditches her top again for a high-waisted metallic skirt.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Sexy Back - Surrounded by tropical rainforest, the star ditches her top again for a high-waisted metallic skirt. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Chic and Sweet - This look is proof that gold hoops and a turban belong at the top of everyone's vacation travel essentials. Very chic.(Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Chic and Sweet - This look is proof that gold hoops and a turban belong at the top of everyone's vacation travel essentials. Very chic.(Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Down and Dirty - Who else cleans dishes in a pair of lavender briefs and a gorgeous gold neck cuff? Rih Rih, there she goes again.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Down and Dirty - Who else cleans dishes in a pair of lavender briefs and a gorgeous gold neck cuff? Rih Rih, there she goes again. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

Posted Up - Our resident bad gal certainly looks tough in her embellished bomber, black bikini briefs and Vogue logo snapback.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Posted Up - Our resident bad gal certainly looks tough in her embellished bomber, black bikini briefs and Vogue logo snapback. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Baring All - The singer demurely covers her lady bits so her jewel-encrusted skirt takes center stage.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Baring All - The singer demurely covers her lady bits so her jewel-encrusted skirt takes center stage. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Smokin’ Hot - Rih Rih takes a rest, and a drag off her cigarette, while lounging in a sheer gold gown and matching strappy sandals.  (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

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Smokin’ Hot - Rih Rih takes a rest, and a drag off her cigarette, while lounging in a sheer gold gown and matching strappy sandals. (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)

All Gold Everything - For her beachside Vogue Brasil shoot, the singer literally goes for the gold, rocking an armload of gold bangles, plus a thick collar necklace and chunky hoops.   (Photo: Rihanna via Instagram) 

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Winning Smile - Flashing a happy grin and some major gold bling, Rih has never looked better. “Brazil I miss you already #VOGUE #Brazil @voguebrasil,” she writes on Instagram.(Photo: Rihanna via Instagram)