Turn up the heat on vacation style with the right accessories

Think breezy raffia bucket hats, silk kaftans and accents of shimmering gold jewellery for a sun-catching look.

If you’re looking for ways to turn up the heat on your vacation style, then look no further than the humble accessory. 

The right final touches can transform boring beachwear into Riviera chic in an instant. 

Think breezy raffia bucket hats, silk kaftans and accents of shimmering gold jewellery for a sun-catching look.

Get The Look: 

Fashion Vacation Accessories at River Island

Upgrade your vacation style with a curated sampling of holiday-ready accessories, as seen at River Island.

Irish Boutique Chic: Sun Screen: 

Tortoise Shell Sunglasses, €38.95, Far Fetched Accessories.

Stave off the sun’s glare with a classic tortoiseshell frame, €38.95, Far Fetched Accessories. farfetchedaccessories.ie 

Pocket-friendly: Bucket List: 

Striped Bucket Hat, €35.00, Roxy at Zalando.

Throw shade in a pastel-striped raffia bucket hat, €35, Roxy at Zalando.

Cape Cod: 

Olivia Cape in Silk Satin, €380, Mona Swims.

After a day in the sun, slip into a silky smooth kaftan cape for a chic poolside look, €380, Mona Swims.

Monty Python: 

Snakeskin Leather Thong Sandals, €129, Arket.

The flip-flop is back. This time it has extra bite, €129, Arket.

Plunge Pool:

Striped Halter Swimsuit, €45.99, Mango.

Dive into swimwear with a flattering halter-neck swimsuit, €45.99, Mango.

Roman Holiday: 

Ciao Embroidered Beach Bag, €74, Lilly Loves at Wolf & Badger.

Say hello to summer’s must-have beach bag, €74, Lilly Loves at Wolf & Badger.

In Stitches: 

Crochet Beach Shorts, €19.99, H&M.

Serve a beachside look one stitch at a time with these cute crochet shorts, €19.99, H&M.

#ieloves: Outer Shell: 

Shell Necklace, €250, Jennifer Kinnear

Shimmer in the summer sun in this season’s favourite crustacean trend, €250, Jennifer Kinnear.

Floral Display: 

Floral Print Scrunchie, €125, Dolce & Gabbana.

From the pool to sundown, wear your hair up in designer style, €125, Dolce & Gabbana.