Olivia Culpo looks radiant against the setting sun in a series of Instagram snaps in Santa Monica

Olivia Culpo looks radiant against the setting sun in a series of Instagram snaps… before heading out to dinner in Santa Monica

Olivia Culpo appeared to be making the most of the last bit of the golden hour in a trio of snaps posted to her Instagram account on Saturday. 

The former Miss Rhode Island was pictured spending time in the fresh coastal air as she took in the setting seaside sun.

After sharing the photos to her account, the 28-year-old model was seen walking to a dinner appointment at Elephante in Santa Monica. 

California dreamin’: Olivia Culpo shared a trio of photos to her Instagram account on Saturday showing her taking advantage of the lighting provided by the setting seaside sun

During the photo shoot and her subsequent outing, Culpo was dressed in a vintage white denim shirt that she paired with a set of matching Zimmerman shorts. 

The influencer added a bit of contrast to her outfit with a knee-high pair of brown Jimmy Choo crocodile boots featuring short stiletto heels.

The social media personality accessorized with a small Fendi bag and a pair of simple gold earrings.

Culpo’s gorgeous brunette hair was tied back with a sizable striped bow during her time outside.

Great outfit: The influencer wore a vintage white denim shirt and a pair of matching shorts, as well as a set of knee-high crocodile boots

Great outfit: The influencer wore a vintage white denim shirt and a pair of matching shorts, as well as a set of knee-high crocodile boots

Accessorizing well: The social media personality wore a small Fendi bag and a pair of gold earrings during the photo shoot

Accessorizing well: The social media personality wore a small Fendi bag and a pair of gold earrings during the photo shoot

The model then shared a video to her Instagram Story showing her pulling apart a fresh piece of bread and being surprised at the steam escaping from the article of food.

After finishing up dinner, Culpo returned to her residence and was seen having a difficult time deciding between her choices for dessert.

The influencer’s caption for the last video of the night simply read ‘oops.’ 

In addition to her frequent social media shots, the model is known for her various forays into the fashion business.

Dining out: Later that night, the model posted a video to her Instagram Story showing her ripping apart a freshly baked piece of bread

Dining out: Later that night, the model posted a video to her Instagram Story showing her ripping apart a freshly baked piece of bread

Decisions, decisions: She later shared a video showing herself debating which dessert to go for after finishing up her meal

Decisions, decisions: She later shared a video showing herself debating which dessert to go for after finishing up her meal

Last year, the influencer began releasing a series of collections with Macy’s International Concepts, which was entitled Culpo x INC. 

Culpo designed many of the products alongside her sisters Aurora and Sophia, who were both featured in promotional materials for the collaborations.

At the onset of the first collection’s release, the model spoke to Shape about how the siblings wanted to design pieces that were multi-functional and eye-catching.

The influencer remarked, ‘It was really important for us to create fashionable loungewear that people could wear to be cozy at home, but also dress it up if they wanted to go outside the house.’ 

Staying busy: Last year, Culpo collaborated on a set of clothing collections with her sisters Aurora and Sophia

Staying busy: Last year, Culpo collaborated on a set of clothing collections with her sisters Aurora and Sophia 

She also noted that they were influenced by the circumstances of the global pandemic and aimed to create clothing that could be worn for long periods of time spent at home.

Culpo said, ‘We were designing [the collections] in the middle of COVID, so there was a lot that went into this in terms of what could be most comfortable for people given our new norm.’ 

The model concluded by expressing that she understood the need for keeping a positive mental attitude in hard times. 

‘It’s important to be comfortable these days…I think we just need to be kind to ourselves and treat ourselves in a way that makes us feel good,’ she said. 

Making her opinion known: Just before the release of her first collaboration, Culpo sat down for an interview where she stressed that it was 'important to be comfortable these days'

Making her opinion known: Just before the release of her first collaboration, Culpo sat down for an interview where she stressed that it was ‘important to be comfortable these days’