Christie Brinkley, 71, shows off bikini body and 20-year mirror project

Christie Brinkley is tapping into her creative side.

On Thursday, the former Sports Illustrated cover model shared some beach-ready photos of herself on social media.

Wearing a black bikini top and black shorts, the 71-year-old showed off a custom mirror that took more than 20 years to make in a series of photos.

“I’ll try to distract you from the important news you’re reporting on Insta, then I’ll shut up and you can get back to the more pressing matters of the day,” she wrote in her caption. “Note: I made this from things I found on the beach during the 20+ years we were in Turks&Caicos.”

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One follower said: “But the BEST thing in these photos is the GODDESS walking between them!” he commented.

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“You still look so gorgeous sister,” another added. “I don’t care if I get distracted because you inspire me. I mean, look at you. Alexa, the beautiful mother of a talented Songbird; her sister Sailor, a theater friend, and your handsome son. You have become such a powerful creator of beauty and talent. Of course I don’t mind distraction.”

On last year’s “FOX & Friends,” Brinkley talked about how she maintains camera-ready shape over the years.

“First of all, my number one beauty secret is that I’ve been a vegetarian since I was little,” Brinkley said. “And I really, truly believe that if everyone would at least try to be a vegetarian or a vegan… I’m vegan right now. I was in the past, maybe for a year.”

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Brinkley, 71, has been open about her exercise and diet routine over the years. (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images)

“Then try it,” he encouraged the audience. “You’ll love it. And you’ll never feel better. And you’ll be helping our planet, which is vital right now.”

The model previously told Fox News Digital that she’s a big fan of the “rainbow diet,” or “brightly colored foods” rich in vitamins and minerals.

“It strengthens my body and you really are what you eat,” she shared. “I make it a point to eat well and never feel like I’m denying myself.”

“It’s not called diet anymore” Brinkley emphasized. “I don’t deny myself anything… I’ve always said, the more you learn about food and vitamins and minerals and exercise and what it does to your body chemistry, the more you’ll get to the good stuff because you’re going to want to fuel your body. That’s what I’m doing.”

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“If I’m on a trip or it’s someone’s birthday, you have to have a piece of cake because not having a bite of birthday cake isn’t good luck,” he chuckled. “I do that and then I’m like, ‘It’s okay.’ I’m not going to beat myself up about it. I’ll watch my sugar intake for the rest of the day, but I just want to treat my body right.”

The supermodel said she never denies her desire to eat. (Photo: Gary Gershoff/WireImage via Getty Images)

Although she has been a vegetarian her entire life, Brinkley said she switched gears a year ago.

“I went vegan about a year ago, and I’m really excited to do it because I’ve never felt better. I eat lots of grains, beans, and all kinds of colorful foods.”

Brinkley told Fox News Digital in 2021 that she won’t step on the scale to manage her weight. Instead, she lets her clothes do the talking.

Brinkley said that although she has been a vegetarian her entire life, she chose to switch gears and become vegan a year ago. (Lexie Moreland/WWD via Getty Images)

“I’m not stepping on the scale,” he said at the time. “I have ‘Honest Jeans’ that tell me the truth. I’ll try them on to see where I’m at. If I fit them, I feel good. And it’s okay when they’re too tight.”

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Fox News Digital Stephanie Nolasco contributed to this post.