Spreading Sunshine

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A few years ago, I read the quote "If you need sunshine, be the sunshine" and I decided it was worth the try. It took me some time but, I'm proud to say that people now refer to me as spreading sunshine on a consistent basis. I challenge you to try it! Be the sunshine in someone's cloudy day or be the sunshine in your own life. Soon you'll be spreading sunshine or maybe you already do. While you're at it, you can wear some "sunshine" too. That's what I thought of when I saw this bright and cheery "Citrus Banda Bikini" at the 2018 Orlando Surf Expo.

I had the pleasure of meeting the owners of Holahan Designs at the Surf Expo and they brightened my day. They are such nice people with a lot of talent. I found out that my first Holahan suit was inspired by a work of art made by Roxanne Holahan (see previous post "Happy in Holahan!") I also got to see their newest artwork with a beautiful Koi Fish on a one-piece (see below.) We discussed how Holahan Designs uses eco-friendly, super-soft fabric and the swimsuits are made in the U.S.A. That helps their suits to fit and feel great! Check out my blog post on their website, with four fabulous reasons you should get a suit from JP Holahan Designs.

When living and vacationing in the Sunshine State, it's essential to find a good swimsuit. The Holahans thought this yellow and pink bikini would be perfect for me. I got to wear it in the Florida Keys and couldn't be happier. It fits great and has a cheeky bottom so, your bum can get some sun while out on the boat all day. When you get it wet, a little bit of the liner with the Holahan logo shows through, which was pretty cool. You'll also like the sliding-triangle, halter top since it's adjustable and comfortable. This suit is sure to make you feel like sunshine when you put it on. So get out there, smile and spread that sunshine!

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