Beauty in blue! Christie Brinkley, 61, shows off her incredible figure in strappy monokini and flirty miniskirt while road tripping with kids in Italy

Christie Brinkley still knows how to rock a bathing suit at the age of 61.

The supermodel continued her Italian vacation with her children Alexa Ray Joel, 29, Jack Paris Taubman, 20 and Sailor Brinkley Cook, 17, on Sunday.

The doting mother-of-three donned a strappy blue monokini and a flirty white miniskirt as she rode around Monte San Giacomo in a bright yellow road cart.

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Ciao! Christie Brinkley proved she still knows how to rock a bathing suit at the age of 61 when she shared this snapshot from her Italian vacation on Sunday

Ciao! Christie Brinkley proved she still knows how to rock a bathing suit at the age of 61 when she shared this snapshot from her Italian vacation on Sunday

Christie showed off her model figure and long legs in a one-piece bathing suit which featured strappy back detailing as seen in another post on her Instagram page.

The ex-wife of Billy Joel covered her lower half with a lacy white skirt and added a pop of color with a pair of red sandals.

Throughout her week-long trip, she has been documenting her glamorous getaway on social media sharing snaps of herself with her kids and the beautiful views. 

Strength and beauty! Christie showed off the back of her strappy monokini when she pushed her son Jack's car after it got stuck in the cobblestone road

Strength and beauty! Christie showed off the back of her strappy monokini when she pushed her son Jack's car after it got stuck in the cobblestone road

Swim into Christie's Ralph Lauren bahing suit

She may be well into her 60's but Christie's youthful sense of style and enthusiasm for life keeps her young.

It also helps that she's been blessed with good looks and an killer figure. But that's neither here nor there because we're here to talk about fashion!

And specifically her Polo Ralph Lauren swimsuit that laces across her slender back in a criss-crossed royal blue web of spandex/ elastane.

It's modest in the front and a party in the back.

Christie wore it as a top under a white eyelet skirt-- to us, a pure stroke of genius! And that sapphire color really compliments her golden Mediterranean tan.

We love this swimsuit because it's flattering but also because it's very age- versatile. It looks great on Christie, but it also looked great on edgy, futuristic Lourde when she wore it in black.

The great news is that you can currently purchase the suit (click right) at a marked down price of $65!

But it you care to have a look around, we've also culled together some great options in our edit below- have a look and start planning about your next vacay!

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A little help: 'Here we go again !! Lol!! This is how we roll... Laughing all the way !'

A little help: 'Here we go again !! Lol!! This is how we roll... Laughing all the way !'

Good genes: 'Sailed in to dine Al Fresco at the Porto Bello Restaurant on a sultry night in Sweet Selina. #lovelylex #magical #muse'

Good genes: 'Sailed in to dine Al Fresco at the Porto Bello Restaurant on a sultry night in Sweet Selina. #lovelylex #magical #muse'

In another image, the blonde beauty is showing off her tan, lean limbs while wearing a fitted white shirt and bleached cutoffs which she layered with a floral-printed coverup.

The model added a couple pictures of the idyllic Italian landscape as she and her family explored the Mediterranean destination.

'A Pirates Life for Me! Yo ho yo ho and a bottle of Vino for me ! Wishing me Hardies and Buckos always the wind at your back!' the shining star wrote with a smiling snap of her posing on the front of a boat. 

The good-looking family was previously in Capri, and recently checked out the sights of Panarea.

Still fabulous! Christie shared this snap of herself on a boat during her Italian vacation, writing, 'A Pirates Life for Me! Yo ho yo ho and a bottle of Vino for me ! Wishing me Hardies and Buckos always the wind at your back!'

Still fabulous! Christie shared this snap of herself on a boat during her Italian vacation, writing, 'A Pirates Life for Me! Yo ho yo ho and a bottle of Vino for me ! Wishing me Hardies and Buckos always the wind at your back!'

Trip to remember! The supermodel shared, 'We are approaching Stromboli, a volcano that is a sight to behold at night!'

Trip to remember! The supermodel shared, 'We are approaching Stromboli, a volcano that is a sight to behold at night!'

Happy hour: 'Thats our schooner in the picture by my fan.. Built in 1937, but she doesn't look a day over 30 ! Lol! Cocktails tonight at the Raya , the hot spot with the cool views in Panarea,' the beauty said with this snap

Happy hour: 'Thats our schooner in the picture by my fan.. Built in 1937, but she doesn't look a day over 30 ! Lol! Cocktails tonight at the Raya , the hot spot with the cool views in Panarea,' the beauty said with this snap

'I am once again amazed by the beauty of the flowers and gardens of these beautiful Aeolian Islands,' Christie wrote with a picture of a purple flower.

The mother-of-three also pointed out the 'painted boats' and mesmerizing sunset.

Christie has been enjoying an idyllic European getaway with her three children: daughters .

Next destination: Christie enjoyed the sunset from Panarea, Italy

Next destination: Christie enjoyed the sunset from Panarea, Italy

Doting mum: The stunner captioned this picture, 'What a peaceful place to gaze at the boats bobbing on the island encrusted horizon... And people watch too! #Raya #panarea'

Doting mum: The stunner captioned this picture, 'What a peaceful place to gaze at the boats bobbing on the island encrusted horizon... And people watch too! #Raya #panarea'

The former Sports Illustrated model and actress previously showed off her fantastic legs in one particular snap as she prepared to leave for her yacht-based getaway around the island of Capri, just off the coast of Italy. 

Her pins, tied up with racy knee-high lace sandals, were particularly eye-catching as she announced she was ready to jet off, her glossy blonde locks coiffed to beachy perfection. 

She wrote: 'Au Revaderci Mi Amici!!! Off to go on a Sailing Adventure! My purse @figuelove and inside my bag is @brinkleybeauty ! (sic)' 

What a view! Christie enjoyed 'view From Panarea back towards Stromboli' and pointed out the 'painted boats!'

What a view! Christie enjoyed 'view From Panarea back towards Stromboli' and pointed out the 'painted boats!'

Beautiful: The mother-of-three made a collage of the 'Happy Charming Stromboli Village#Italia'

Beautiful: The mother-of-three made a collage of the 'Happy Charming Stromboli Village#Italia'

Sights to see: 'Bella Stromboli framed by one of the huge hibiscus "trees"on the right and oleander on the left'

Sights to see: 'Bella Stromboli framed by one of the huge hibiscus "trees"on the right and oleander on the left'

And the family of four have certainly been having a whale of a time, climbing the hills of the island, showing off their photography skills against the picturesque hilly backdrop of Capri and eating the local pasta-based fare.

Christie continued to defy her 61 years throughout her sneak peek family photo album, with one shot in particular making her appear as youthful as somebody half her age.

The gorgeous family, stood on what appeared to be a cliff face and overlooking the sea, showed the blonde beauty wearing a rather revealing baby blue cut-out top with a flirty white skirt and a sunhat as she beamed up to the camera.

In awe: Christie gushed, 'Bella Stromboli framed by one of the huge hibiscus "trees"on the right and oleander on the left'

In awe: Christie gushed, 'Bella Stromboli framed by one of the huge hibiscus "trees"on the right and oleander on the left'

Just do it! 'The water screams "jump In!" And I'm only too happy to oblige!' Christie wrote 

Just do it! 'The water screams "jump In!" And I'm only too happy to oblige!' Christie wrote 

Just like her mother! The model shared this snap of her daughter, writing, 'Sailor after a Sail, and swim in another natural wonder .. The crystal clear underwater thermals of Paneria, amazing!'

Just like her mother! The model shared this snap of her daughter, writing, 'Sailor after a Sail, and swim in another natural wonder .. The crystal clear underwater thermals of Paneria, amazing!'

Alexa Ray, who takes after her famous father Billy Joel as a singer-songwriter, looked lovely with her brunette tresses flowing loosely while sporting a chic printed kaftan.

Her younger half-sister Sailor, whose father is Christie's fourth husband Peter Halsey Cook, hugged her tightly and showing off her potential as an aspiring model.

Shirtless Jack - who is following in his mum's footsteps by becoming an actor is, studying at Strasberg Institute - meanwhile, looked unfazed to be spending his time away with his female relatives.

Defying the years! Brinkley prepared to set off on an idyllic holiday in Capri, Italy with her children, and looked far younger than her 61 years in racy lace-up sandals as she shared a snap on Instagram

Defying the years! Brinkley prepared to set off on an idyllic holiday in Capri, Italy with her children, and looked far younger than her 61 years in racy lace-up sandals as she shared a snap on Instagram

Gorgeous family: The 61-year-old star was joined by her three children on the break: (L-R) Jack, 20, Sailor, 17 and Alexa Ray, 29

Gorgeous family: The 61-year-old star was joined by her three children on the break: (L-R) Jack, 20, Sailor, 17 and Alexa Ray, 29

On the bubbles! Staying on a yacht, Christie gave her fans a sneak peek into the luxurious getaway, which was complete with Veuve

On the bubbles! Staying on a yacht, Christie gave her fans a sneak peek into the luxurious getaway, which was complete with Veuve

His father is his model mother's third husband, Richard Taubman.

The family were a close unit as they lapped up the luxury on the yacht, enjoying champagne and, ever youthful, Christie even made sure to get in on the action, putting on her bikini and diving into the water along with her teen daughter Sailor.

The stunning star revealed the trip gave her a chance to fulfill one of her ambitions: to swim in the Blue Grotto (known as Grotta Azzurra), a sea cave in Capri.  

Along with the shot in which she is seen floating in the brilliant blue water, she wrote: 'Swimming in the Grotta Azzuro...a lifelong dream come true!' 

Stunning backdrop: The beautiful family foursome made sure to dress to impress as they posed in front of Positano, on the Amalfi coast 

Stunning backdrop: The beautiful family foursome made sure to dress to impress as they posed in front of Positano, on the Amalfi coast 

Yacht life: Christie's son Jack, an aspiring actor, posed shirtless on the liner in one of the many photoshoot-style snaps

Yacht life: Christie's son Jack, an aspiring actor, posed shirtless on the liner in one of the many photoshoot-style snaps

Impressive skills! Jack pulled off a perfect dive as his little sister completed the photograph, jumping into the sea feet first

Impressive skills! Jack pulled off a perfect dive as his little sister completed the photograph, jumping into the sea feet first

Christie recently raised a proverbial glass to her ex-husband Billy Joel, 65, who tied the knot to his pregnant girlfriend Alexis Roderick, 33.

The musician and his partner had surprised guests who thought they were attending a typical Independence Day party on July 4, only to realise they were actually at the couple's wedding.

After the nuptials, the supermodel wrote on her Instagram page: 'Congratulations to the glowing bride and groom. And to my daughter Alexa, who has a wonderful friend in Alexis! Wishing the growing family every happiness!'

Glamorous as ever: The blonde beauty kept it chic for the island getaway, wowing in white skinny jeans and a printed kaftan top

Glamorous as ever: The blonde beauty kept it chic for the island getaway, wowing in white skinny jeans and a printed kaftan top

Off she goes! Christie's model daughter Sailor leapt into the sea from a rocky edge with panache

Off she goes! Christie's model daughter Sailor leapt into the sea from a rocky edge with panache

Goals: Christie was thrilled to have taken a dip in the Grotta Azzura while on her sight-seeing getaway

Goals: Christie was thrilled to have taken a dip in the Grotta Azzura while on her sight-seeing getaway

Christie's eldest daughter - her only child with Billy - is just four years younger than his new wife, a former Morgan Stanley executive.

The ex-couple have a famously amicable relationship, and so the social media post was met with praise from her fans who considered her comment to be a genuine show of support.

But her remarks could also be interpreted as a slight - referencing the fact Miss Roderick is just a few years older than their daughter and pregnant with his baby.

Pout it out: Proving her youthfulness, Christie - who rose to fame in 1970s and 1980s as a top model - pulled off a perfect pouting selfie

Pout it out: Proving her youthfulness, Christie - who rose to fame in 1970s and 1980s as a top model - pulled off a perfect pouting selfie

Enjoying the sights: Alexa Ray, whose father is Billy Joel, beamed with delight as they took in one of the island's many caves

Enjoying the sights: Alexa Ray, whose father is Billy Joel, beamed with delight as they took in one of the island's many caves

However, a spokesperson for Christie has told MailOnline that there was no malice in her very public comment.

They said: 'Christie posted a photo on her Instagram to send well-wishes to Billy, who remains a close friend, and his new bride, Alexis. There was by no means a cynical angle here and to say this is a backwards compliment, is not the truth nor was it the intention.

'Christie genuinely cares for Alexis, Billy’s new bride, and their daughter Alexa loves her, too. It was a happy and loving event and her Instagram reflected that sentiment.'

Meanwhile, blonde beauty Christie was no doubt enjoying some time off from her busy schedule: as well as getting ready to unveil her new book Timeless Beauty - a self-help book released in November - she has been working on her skincare line, Christie Brinkley’s Authentic Skincare and her line of hair extensions, Hair2Wear, The Christie Brinkley Collection

Chilling: Jack and Alexa appeared relaxed at the back of the boat as it continued across the waves

Chilling: Jack and Alexa appeared relaxed at the back of the boat as it continued across the waves

 

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