Christie Brinkley celebrates more than sunshine and a good atmosphere. She counts down to a major milestone with the release of her highly anticipated memoir, Uptown Girl!
Inspired by the classic Billy Joel song written about her, the book promises to peel off the curtains of the legendary model’s extraordinary life. But before fans dive into her story, Brinkley is making waves online again. This time, we have an impressive set of bikini photos that remind you exactly why she remains one of the most iconic faces in fashion.
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Christie Brinkley shows off her red bikini and sparkling glow
The 71-year-old beauty has begun her countdown to the April 29 release of her book with a hot photo set shared on Instagram. In the image, Christie gets caught up in a boat and gets immersed in the sun in a fiery red stringed bikini that accentuates her timeless tone figure. She layered the look with a red, white and blue patterned cover-ups and straw hats, exuding both style and summer comfort. “I’m optimistic and I hope you too! I wish everyone a bright sunshine!” she wrote in the caption, tagging her memoir and adding the hashtag #uptowngirlmemoire.
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Fans blow her ageless look away
Naturally, fans gathered in the comments section and shot stars with love and praise. Comments are included. “Red in the Sea Red in Red Sailing,” and “And you look hot at 71. Love you on the Moon.” Others praised her swimsuit choice and summer energy. Brinkley’s sparkle and ease of beauty left no doubt that she is still a beachside shortpper.
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Decades of Memoirs in Production
In early February, Christie first published her book. “My friend! I have exciting news that I’ve been wanting to share with you for a long time!” she wrote. “I finally wrote a memoir, Uptown Girl!” she was filled with teasing, adventure, heartbreak and joy as the book continued its journey from little girls to girls in Uptown. The memoir release, scheduled to hit the shelves on April 29th, is perfectly timed for Mother’s Day, offering fans a personal and inspiring story wrapped in charm and grit.
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Journals, Polaroids, and Untold Stories
Brinkley also peeked out at the creations of her memoirs behind the scenes, revealing that the book was inspired by years of journaling and collection of memories from her jet setting career.
“I always had a diary that helped me track my busy life. I write down the shenanigans and adventures that took place in modeling shoots around the world,” she said. Full of pictures, letters and vibrant memories, Uptown Girl aims to become more than just a celebrity memoir.
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Adventure, Resilience and the Life of Spotlight
According to the influence of publisher Harper, Brinkley’s memoirs cover a whirlwind modeling career, including four marriages, including her iconic relationship with Billy Joel, as well as life-threatening moments like the 1994 helicopter crash that she survived. The book also talks about her traveling around the world, riding horses with cowboys, training with boxers, acting in films, and stepping into Broadway. “I wrote ‘Uptown Girl’ and urged my readers to create the life they wanted,” Brinkley said.
With her stunning bikini photos and upcoming memoirs, Brinkley once again proves that she is not a timeless beauty. She is a force to be considered.