On your last beach vacation, the beauty of windblown palms and rippling waves was overshadowed by Little Miss Itsy-Bitsy’s repeated wardrobe malfunctions (that thong — so wrong).

Next time, have her take the plunge in new swimwear by Stella Cove. With more than twenty styles for girls ages 6 months to 13 years, the label tastefully covers bathing beauties in retro and modern patterns. Our favorites: Bjork, with a billowing feather motif over sky blue; and Hepburn, a showy red number inspired by Holly Golightly.

The two globe-trotting designers (and longtime girlfriends) also cater to mom with women’s bikinis complementing pint-size styles. Cotton cover-ups embroidered by hand in India will arrive soon.

It’s a shore thing.

Available online at stellacove.com.

25% off Petunia Pickle Bottom
Diaper bag got you in the dumps? Shop modern styles (bedding, baby carriers, layette, and accessories) for a fresh start to the new year. The discount is site-wide. Thru Jan. 21; enter BABYCHIC.

Photos: Courtesy of Stella Cove; Courtesy of Petunia Pickle Bottom