Ferne McCann bundles up in a padded jacket as she enjoys a snow day with pals amid Storm Darcy

Ferne McCann bundles up in a padded jacket and camouflage leggings as she enjoys a snow day with pals amid Storm Darcy

She’s been on cloud nine since making her romance with new boyfriend Jack Padgett Instagram official last week.

And Ferne McCann had plenty more reasons to smile on Monday as she enjoyed a day in the snow with her pals in South Weald Country Park in Brentwood, Essex.

The former TOWIE star, 30, nailed winter chic as she bundled up in a black padded jacket and green camouflage leggings amid Storm Darcy.

Snow much fun: Ferne McCann had plenty more reasons to smile on Monday as she enjoyed a day in the snow with her pals in South Weald Country Park in Brentwood, Essex

Snow much fun: Ferne McCann had plenty more reasons to smile on Monday as she enjoyed a day in the snow with her pals in South Weald Country Park in Brentwood, Essex

Ferne teamed her jacket and leggings with a black beanie hat and chunky white boots, while she came prepared with a flask full of Bailey’s hot chocolate. 

The reality star appeared in high spirits as she celebrated her stylist’s birthday during a socially distanced walk with her pals.

Ferne appeared in her element as she larked about in the snow as cuddled up to her friend’s adorable dog. 

Winter style: The former TOWIE star, 30, nailed winter chic as she bundled up in a black padded jacket and green camouflage leggings amid Storm Darcy

Winter style: The former TOWIE star, 30, nailed winter chic as she bundled up in a black padded jacket and green camouflage leggings amid Storm Darcy

Ferne’s outing comes just days after she went Instagram official with beau Jack, sharing a series of loved-up snaps of the pair.

In one photo Ferne shared, the former TOWIE star dazzled in a stunning backless gold dress as she lovingly gazed at her boyfriend, while in another was from the couple’s recent safari trip.  

The duo also showed off their playful sides as they posed in another snap holding out wine glasses, with Ferne flaunting her pert posterior in a semi-sheer trouser set.

Snow business: Ferne teamed her jacket and leggings with a black beanie hat and chunky white boots, while she came prepared with a flask full of Bailey's hot chocolate

Snow business: Ferne teamed her jacket and leggings with a black beanie hat and chunky white boots, while she came prepared with a flask full of Bailey’s hot chocolate

Winter warmer: Ferne was on hand to provide the hot chocolate during the chilly outing with her friends

Winter warmer: Ferne was on hand to provide the hot chocolate during the chilly outing with her friends

How cute: Ferne appeared in her element as she larked about in the snow as cuddled up to her friend's adorable dog

Good friends: Ferne also shared a hug with pal Carl during the day out

How cute: Ferne appeared in her element as she larked about in the snow as cuddled up to her friend’s adorable dog

Birthday girl: The reality star appeared in high spirits as she celebrated her stylist's birthday during a socially distanced walk with her pals

Birthday girl: The reality star appeared in high spirits as she celebrated her stylist’s birthday during a socially distanced walk with her pals

She captioned her gushing post: ‘Thank you for being the reason I smile’.  

Jack also returned the affections as he took to Instagram Stories, penning: ‘It’s official! Thank you for showing me what happy is…’

It comes after Ferne revealed on Wednesday that she and Jack are living together amid lockdown.

It's official! The television personality recently made her relationship with Jack Instagram official on Friday night as she uploaded a trio of loved-up snaps

It’s official! The television personality recently made her relationship with Jack Instagram official on Friday night as she uploaded a trio of loved-up snaps

Loved-up: The new couple looked besotted with each other as they posed for some snaps on their recent safari trip

Loved-up: The new couple looked besotted with each other as they posed for some snaps on their recent safari trip

Speaking on Loose Women, the former TOWIE star detailed her experience of sharing her home with the model, telling the panel that it is ‘strange and wonderful’. 

Explaining that Jack is now living with her and daughter Sunday, three, she said: ‘We decided to do lockdown together which is a really big deal for me, ladies. 

‘I did lockdown one as a single woman and now I am living with a guy.’  

Love: Another image showed Ferne and Jack showing off their playful sides, with the former TOWIE star gushing 'thank you for being the reason I smile' in the caption

Love: Another image showed Ferne and Jack showing off their playful sides, with the former TOWIE star gushing ‘thank you for being the reason I smile’ in the caption

Detailing her new experience, she explained: ‘It is strange and wonderful and new all at the same time, so yeah, I am happy.’  

Ferne had been single since May when she and New York-based boyfriend Albie Gibbs went their separate ways. 

The former TOWIE star split from Sunday’s father Arthur Collins, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for GBH and ABH, during her pregnancy. 

'Am I going to be single forever?': Ferne, who's a mum to Sunday, had been single since May when she split from Albie Gibbs and previously feared she would never meet someone

‘Am I going to be single forever?’: Ferne, who’s a mum to Sunday, had been single since May when she split from Albie Gibbs and previously feared she would never meet someone

Romance: Ferne revealed her relationship with Jack has stepped up a gear as she revealed on Wednesday that they are now living together amid lockdown

Romance: Ferne revealed her relationship with Jack has stepped up a gear as she revealed on Wednesday that they are now living together amid lockdown