I love old Italian movies, especially how the women appeared: strong, sexy, and confident. I had them in mind when I was drawing my beach girl: big sunglasses, strapless one-piece suit, a ladylike pose and a sexy smile. The words la vita è bella ("Life is Beautiful") seemed like the perfect phrase to accompany it.

THE TOWEL: This soft towel is printed in bright, full color on one side with white terry cloth on the back.

• Available in one size: 30”x 60” (2 1/2 x 5 feet)
• 52% cotton, 48% polyester
• Printed in the USA
• Printed on one side only
• The non-printed side is made of terry fabric, making the towel more water-absorbent