Zebra Print for a Night with Benefit & Menarys

Since taking up blogging, my going-out wardrobe has expanded unexpectedly for the different fashion and blogging events that I get invited to. It's not very School Gate Style I know but I do try to keep it real and mix in some of my day time wardrobe so that you can hopefully get some ideas for making your wardrobe work day to night. For an event last week hosted by Benefit Cosmetics Ireland in Menary's Department Store, Lisburn, I wore some zebra print with skinny jeans. Apart from the dress, I've worn all the other items on the school run.

Zebra Print Dress/Tunic - Zara (old)
Black Skinny Jeans - GOK 4 TU at Sainsburys current range
Trench Coat - Karen Millen (seen here and here)
Black Leather Courts - New Look (seen here)
Black Handbag - Billy Bag @ TK Maxx

I've a few short dresses that I often re-cycle over skinny jeans for less formal events. And these skinny jeans by GOK are amazing - a gorgeous fit and they don't fall down, bag at the knees or have a dodgy zip!
So the event was a 'meet the bloggers' type event where we got to talk to the Benefit Ireland team, learn more about the brand and play with the new limited edition Christmas sets that Benefit bring out each year.
We were entertained for the evening by the fabulous Mark Rogers, Benefit's Training Manager for Ireland. He is passionate about the brand and had so much energy all evening.

The new sets are stunning and very well priced this Christmas and limited in numbers so if you're a Benefit fan, you'll want to check them out now! 

Here I am with fellow FABB bloggers, Gemma-Louise and Cathy. Can you tell I've had a few glasses of bubbly??! 

To thank us for coming along on the evening, we were treated to one of the kits..the How To Look The Best At Everything kit, which includes all you need for a flawless complexion..

It includes a small size Porefessional primer, Hello Flawless foundation, Boi-ing concealer and Hello Flawless powder, along with a list of hints and tips for how to use each product. A lovely gift that I'm using every day now...I especially love the primer. All of the giftsets and individual products are available in-store in Menarys and a huge range is also available online!
The evening ended with a fashion show from Menarys, showcasing some great looks from the different concessions in their 19 stores across Ireland. I must thank Dawn from blog, Inanity and the Girl for sharing her photos with me:

Thanks to the team at Menarys and Benefit Ireland for a wonderful night!