Laura Whitmore shuns the winter chill in favour of sunny florals as she heads to Dublin chat show... after delightedly scooping debut acting role

By Ciara Farmer For Mailonline

Published: 09:48 EST, 8 January 2017 | Updated: 10:30 EST, 8 January 2017

She delightedly announced she is set to tread the boards in a production of Peter James' Not Dead Enough for her first ever acting role.

So it is little wonder Laura Whitmore looked so happy as she vacated her Dublin hotel on her way to The Ray D’Arcy Show in her native country on Saturday night.

The 31-year-old Strictly Come Dancing contestant looked stunning in her flirty chiffon dress which she layered beneath a longline tuxedo jacket while she toted a no-doubt designer handbag. 

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Fun in floral: Laura Whitmore looked so delighted as she vacated her Dublin hotel on her way to The Ray D’Arcy Show in her native country on Saturday night

Laura is set to star as Cleo Morely in the interpretation of the 2007 crime fiction novel at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre - and she could not be more excited.

Ahead of her talk with chat show favourite Ray D’Arcy, the stunning star once again flaunted her fashionista credentials in the chic gown. 

Her yellow and white chiffon number boasted an abstract floral pattern adorned with bright colours and detail - perfect to brighten up the dreary January weather. 

She boosted her height and lengthened her already endless legs with a pair of bold red stilettos with a pointed toe and staggering heel. 

Keeping out the cold: The 31-year-old Strictly Coem Dancing contestant looked stunning in her flirty chiffon dress which she layered beneath a longline tuxedo jacket while she toted a no-doubt designer handbag

Striking: Laura is set to star as Cleo Morely in the interpretation of the 2007 crime fiction novel at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre - and she could not be more delighted

 Ravishing in red: She added a dash of colour to her beauty regimen with a subtle slick of red lipstick - perfectly coordinating with her heels

While her tote bag was all-black, she once again made sure she injected colour into the getup by attaching a sunshine yellow pom pom to the strap.  

As ever, Laura allowed her dazzling natural beauty to shine from beneath minimal make-up as she enhanced her complexion with highlighter. 

She added a dash of colour to her beauty regimen with a subtle slick of red lipstick - perfectly coordinating with her heels. 

Her blonde tresses were styled into loose waves falling from a centre parting and piled into a neat chignon at the nape of her neck. 

What a beauty! As ever, Laura allowed her dazzling natural beauty to shine from beneath minimal make-up as she enhanced her complexion with highlighter

Lady in red heels! She boosted her height and lengthened her already endless legs with a pair of bold red stilettos with a pointed toe and staggering heel

Excited Laura spoke to the Irish Independent about her role in the play and her feelings about playing mortuary assistant Cleo. 

She said: 'Peter has created a strong character in Cleo Morely and I can't wait to sink my teeth into the role. Before I trained in journalism, I studied drama and played some great roles.

'I have been waiting a long time to return to acting and for a great role like this to come along, so I can't wait to get on stage.' 

Delighted: Excited Laura spoke to the Irish Independent about her role in the play and her feelings about playing mortuary assistant Cleo

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