I have yet to see the movie Soul Surfer, which chronicles the true story of professional surfer Bethany Hamilton, but I am so inspired by her courage and bravery.

Bethany entered her first surf competition at the age of eight. Thirteen years later, while surfing, she was attacked by a 14-ft tiger shark which bit off her left arm. Bethany battled to survive after losing 60% of her blood and underwent multiple operations.

And while most people would have given up surfing after this and considered it an end to their careers, Bethany miraculously survived, returned to her board a month later, and won her first National Title just a little over a year after her horrifying attack.

This story makes it seem a little silly to be afraid of someone noticing your not-so-perfect thighs when you wear your swimsuit, doesn’t it?

As for me, while I love being near water and around water, you’ll seldom find me in water or on water. And since I don’t enjoy swimming, diving, snorkeling, sailing, surfing, wakeboarding, parasailing, or jetskiing, I can indulge in a swimsuit that is less athletic and far more glamorous like today’s VPOD.

This vintage Cole gold lame swimsuit is designed especially for landlubbing sun bathers who prefer the sand to the waves.

And it’s a glowing find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Lipstick Whiskey.

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