Celebrities like to think that their profiles give them access to some of the finer things in life, jetting off to exclusive holiday destinations to top up their tans in the sunshine.
But while they may be able to swerve the struggles of flight delays, long coach transfers and hotel mix-ups, it seems they aren’t immune from the the vacation fails that plague us mere mortals.
Stars from A-Listers Lauren Sanchez and Kim Kardashian to reality TV favourites Sam Faiers and Spencer Matthews have battled all manner of holiday gaffes.
In many cases, these fall in the wardrobe department, with bikini slip-ups, sunburn, and the never-ending battle with stilettos plaguing some of showbiz’s finest.
In some cases, stars are quick to poke fun at the errors on social media, showing their followers that can’t escape the daily struggles that plague tourists across the world, while there are other times that big names would rather forget.
So, if you’ve been caught in the midst of a holiday fashion fail, you make take some comfort in the fact that other stars have done the same…
Kim Kardashian’s nasty sunburn
Kim sought help from her followers with a commonplace holiday problem in 2009, after falling asleep with her sunglasses on while sunbathing in Mexico
Given her profile as one of the most followed women on the planet, it’s no surprise that any snaps Kim K shares spark a social media frenzy.
And back in 2009, Kim sought help from her followers with a commonplace holiday problem, after falling asleep with her sunglasses on while sunbathing in Mexico.
In the viral image she shared on X, then known as Twitter, she pleaded for advice on how to reduce the redmarks, after being left with the hilarious lines on her face.
She captioned her post: ‘I am so sunburned and need help! I’m in Mexico and I was sunbathing when I fell asleep with my huge Prada butterfly sunglasses on and now look at me! I’m going to have to hide from cameras for days.
‘I usually never get red, I always get dark. It hurts! Do u guys have any remedies I can try to help ease the pain and get rid of the redness.’
She went onto tell US Magazine: ‘My whole body is burned, but my face looks the worst because of the glasses. I will never wear sunglasses when sunbathing again!’
Kate Moss’s unlikely beach accessory
Rather than save her precious handbags for best, Kate Moss used her £35,000 Hermes Birkin bag for a trip to the beach in Ibiza earlier this week
Since her rise to fashion fame, Kate Moss has made headlines with her wardrobe choices, and her lavish getaway to Ibiza has been no different.
Most holiday-goers would opt for a low-budget tote for a trip to the beach, fearing damage by the sand, sun cream, or water.
But not Kate, as the supermodel opted to carry her essentials in a £35,000 Hermes Birkin bag as she headed to the beach for a spot of sunbathing.
The legendary bag was first created in 1984 in honour of the singer Jane Birkin, and last month the first ever one was sold at auction for £8.6million.
Despite her bag’s huge price tag, Kate seemed unfazed by the prospect of it being damaged on the beach, as the piece was covered in sand while she headed to her lounger to top up her tan.
Lauren Sanchez’s battle with her heels
While enjoying a summer break in Ibiza with husband Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez was determined not to let the terrain dictate her style as she struggled to keep her footing
But it seemed the fears of a broken ankle did ring true for the former journalist, as the next evening she kicked off her shoes and went barefoot on the beach and boardwalk
Following her hugely lavish wedding to Jeff Bezos in June, Lauren Sanchez has grown accustomed to the finer things in life.
And the couple have been enjoying an extended honeymoon of sorts, relaxing on the Amazon billionaire’s $485 million superyacht in Ibiza.
But Lauren was determined not to let the terrain dictate her style choices as she appeared to struggle to keep her footing on the rocky shore.
In her first outing on Sunday, Lauren didn’t forgo her stiletto heels as she clung to Jeff’s hand on the uneven terrain.
But it seemed the fears of a broken ankle did ring true for the former journalist, as the next evening she kicked off her shoes and went barefoot on the beach and boardwalk.
Vanessa Hudgens’ bikini blunder
When Vanessa Hudges jetted to Hawaii for a getaway with her then-boyfriend Austin Butler in 2012, she struggled to hang onto the top of her string two-piece
Stars descending on the world’s most picturesque beaches are no doubt ready to show off their figures in scantily-clad swimwear.
But when Vanessa Hudges jetted to Hawaii for a getaway with her then-boyfriend Austin Butler, she struggled to hang onto the top of her string two-piece.
The star had been enjoying a dip in the ocean in her colourful bikini when the top suddenly began to unravel.
Luckily, she was quick to grab her top and put it back in place, in a bid to avoid any unexpected flashes.
Abbey Clancy’s quirky beach addition
While she rarely puts a foot wrong in the fashion stakes, Abbey Clancy swapped her sunhat for a sarong during her holiday to the south of France with husband Pete Crouch
Model Abbey Clancy rarely puts a foot wrong in the fashion stakes, but even her catwalk peers would be been surprised by her choice of hat.
The star has jetted to the south of France with husband Peter Crouch for a family holiday.
While attempting to keep her head cool in the hot weather, Abbey wrapped her beach sarong around her head.
However, she later swapped the piece for a £430 Gucci bucket hat, a far better accessory to eam with a gold bikini.
Sam Faiers’ SPF backlash
TOWIE star Sam Faiers sparked huge backlash last week after revealing she doesn’t put sun cream on her children
Sam’s comments (pictured) sparked uproar from social media users, with a leading skin cancer prevention doctor calling the star ‘naive and irresponsible’
TOWIE star Sam Faiers sparked huge backlash last week after revealing she doesn’t put sun cream on her children.
She revealed in a recent post none of her family use sunscreen as she wrongly claimed some brands of SPF are ‘harmful’ and full of ‘toxic ingredients’, before suggesting her followers should use ‘SPF swimwear’ and ‘Tallow Zinc SPF’ instead.
Sam’s comments have sparked uproar from social media users, with skin cancer prevention doctor Ross Perry telling Daily Mail he is ‘absolutely horrified’, calling the star ‘naive and irresponsible’.
She isn’t the first celebrity to admit they don’t use SPF on their children after Kelsey Parker, TV personality and widow of The Wanted singer Tom Parker, previously claimed that her children ‘don’t burn’ and wrongly alleged SPF ’causes skin cancer’.
Lady Victoria Hervey’s slip-up
Lady Victoria Hervey suffered a wardrobe malfunction in 2016, when her beige swimsuit slipped forward while she was sunbathing in Palm Springs
Despite her aristocratic upbringing, Lady Victoria is better known for her risque fashion choices, and regularly graces the world’s red carpets with her looks.
While on holiday in Palm Springs in 2016, she had been soaking up the sunshine in beige, crocheted swimming costume.
But as Victoria emerged from a dip in the pool, the belt on her swimsuit began to unravel, putting her at risk of a wardrobe malfunction.
Luckily she didn’t seem fazed by the error, and after fixed her one-piece, she quickly headed back to her sunbed to continue topping up her tan.
Spencer Matthews’ tan lines
Spencer Matthews left his wife Vogue Williams in hysterics in 2022 when he showed off his very obvious tan lines
Former Made In Chelsea star Spencer Matthews is no stranger to showing off his ripped physique, and his 2022 holiday to Ibiza was no different.
But despite slapping on the SPF, the fitness guru showed off his very obvious tan lines in a funny clip uploaded to Instagram.
Spencer had his ripped torso and six-pack on display in the video as he pulled his blue trunks down to show off the difference in colour.
In reaction to the bold tan lines Vogue giggled as her daughter Gigi sat on her lap, while son Theodore, three, wandered around the room.
Gemma Atkinson’s wardrobe gaffe
Last year, Gemma Atkinson suffered a hilarious wardrobe malfunction, when her jeans split while exploring a market with fiancé Gorka Marquez in Madrid
Just last year, Gemma Atkinson had been enjoying some well-deserved family time with fiancé Gorka Marquez and their two children, jetting to Madrid for a family holiday.
But the radio presenter was left red-faced when she suffered a hilarious wardrobe malfunction, which she shared with her followers on Instagram.
Gorka filmed Gemma as she revealed that her jeans had split across the back whilst the family were exploring the Madrid markets.
She said: ‘So I crouched down to look after Thiago and I ripped my [expletive] trousers. Your mum has lent me a scarf.
‘I caught my [expletive] on a hook. We’ve been in the market and I’ve had to walk back from the market like this. My god.’
Gorka captioned the post: ‘Only this can happen to her [laughing emoji].’
