Flashback Fitness Photo Shoot

by Shoestring Staffers

July 21, 2009 - 12:20am

Pin Up

Run away with the circus without leaving home by taking a Burlesque class.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Kitty: Parisian lace and satin corset ($40) and fishnet thigh-highs ($12), Frederick's of Hollywood); Soffe mesh shorts ($6), Kohl's; Bloch SFX Split Flex dance heels ($79), Zappos.com.

Playful

Tone up by making the most of free and low-cost town tennis courts and camps.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Julie: Aerie f.i.t. colorblock sports bra ($19.50), ae.com; Vintage tennis skirt ($12), The Haberdash; Betsey Johnson sport socks (5 pair for $7), TJ Maxx; Nike Cortez '06 nylon low-top sneakers ($55), EastBay.com; Vintage Masterwin Sondico tennis racket ($3), Goodwill.

Pretty

Vintage exercise tapes and ExerciseTV are fab, free ways to get Jane Fonda fit.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Rebecca: Vintage '80s velour leotard ($12), The Haberdash; KD Dance classic knit bal-togs in Plum ($48), Amazon.com; Gaiam printed yoga mat ($13), Gaiam.com.

Peppy

Not tough enough for Roller Derby? Try playing Roller Girl on a bike path instead.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Caitlin: Vintage terry cloth romper ($18) stretch belt ($6) and leg warmers ($4), The Haberdash; Vintage rollerskates ($12), Goodwill; Novelty earrings ($6) and bracelet ($3.50), Claire's.

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Nothing says sporty and sexy quite like a vintage bathing beauty on the boardwalk.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Kitty: Vintage swimsuit ($45), Dame; gold-tone filigree hoop earrings ($8) and beaded drop necklace ($13), Target; gold lame headband ($4), Old Navy; beach ball ($1), Dollar Tree.

Playful

Get physical and pump iron while looking pretty in true Jazzercise style.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Julie: vintage terry cloth wristband and Gap striped cotton top, free at clothing swap; Tek Gear athletic shorts in gray heather ($10), Kohl's; vintage knee-high socks ($4), The Haberdash; Nike Cortez '06 nylon sneakers ($55), EastBay.com; Valeo 3-pound neoprene hand weights ($13), Amazon.com.

Pretty

Moonlight from your monotonous dayjob as a Flashdance-inspired dancer to stay fit.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Rebecca: Forever 21 metallic leggings and slouchy T-shirt, free at clothing swap; American Apparel bodysuit ($7), Goodwill; American Ballet Theater for Spotlights ballet slippers in nude ($17), Payless.com.

Peppy

Sweat to the oldies (but goodies) by going gym class hero on the trampoline.

Shoestring Flashback Fitness

On Caitlin: Brookline mesh tank top, free at clothing swap; Soffe cotton shorts ($6), Kohl's; Nike Big Nike High LE high-top sneakers ($80), Foot Locker; Urban Rebounder trampoline ($92), Amazon.com.

Image Credits: Photography by John Davenport; Hair and Makeup by Naz Kupelian Salon; Styling by Amylynn Chase, PunkyStyle.com Shot on location at Arts at the Armory, Somerville, MA

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