Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie show off bikini bodies while on holiday together

Jessica Alba and Nicole Richie, both 31, have taken time out from their kids to go on holiday with their mates.

The mums-of-two headed to St Barths in the Caribbean to celebrate the wedding anniversary of model Kelly Sawyer and Jamie Patricof, director of The Place Beyond The Pines.

As well as sunbathing and enjoying three-hour lunches, the group headed to the ocean for late night snorkelling.

'On the boat at midnight about to get our snorkel on... Terrified,' Jess posted on Instagram.

'Love vacay w the homes!'

The actress was joined by hubby Cash Warren, 34, for the trip.

Nicole was left to her own devices as her husband Joel Madden, also 34, was attending the Logie Awards in Australia.

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