Kim Kardashian dons metallic gold dress as shares videos from lavish private island birthday bash

Kim Kardashian has been the target of backlash since revealing she rang in her 40th birthday on a private island with her closest friends and family members amid COVID-19.

But despite the criticism, the KUWTK star continued to give followers a look at her birthday extravaganza in a series of clips shared to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night.

Donning a metallic gold mini dress, Kim gave a guided tour of her incredible beachfront bash before taking a ‘night swim in the ocean’ with her girl gang.

Whatever: Despite the recent criticism, Kim Kardashian continued to give followers a look at her birthday extravaganza in a series of clips shared to her Instagram Story on Tuesday night

The lengthy string of videos commenced with Kim showing off her eye-catching birthday ensemble, while carrying a vibrant looking drink in her hand.

The KKW Beauty CEO served major mermaid vibes by rocking a headful of wet-looking waves that flowed down to her waist.

She had a pair of large gold teardrop hoops in her ears and she slipped her feet into a pair of strappy gold heels.

‘Look at how pretty this is,’ uttered Kardashian, while her mother Kris Jenner and beau Corey Gamble hung out in what appeared to be the party’s main hub.

Just look at it: 'Look at how pretty this is,' uttered Kardashian, while her mother Kris Jenner and beau Corey Gamble hung out in what appeared to be the party's main hub

Just look at it: ‘Look at how pretty this is,’ uttered Kardashian, while her mother Kris Jenner and beau Corey Gamble hung out in what appeared to be the party’s main hub

Reminder: 'This reminds me of Japan,' said Kim in reference to the plethora of round paper lanterns hanging down around her

Reminder: ‘This reminds me of Japan,’ said Kim in reference to the plethora of round paper lanterns hanging down around her

Lit candles lined the pathway to the sandy beaches, which Kim gracefully followed as her cameraman captured her every move. 

‘This reminds me of Japan,’ said Kim in reference to the plethora of round paper lanterns hanging down around her.

She moved further and further into the lantern-filled and made sure to make several poses for the camera as she explored. 

Follow me: Donning a metallic gold mini dress, Kim gave a guided tour of her incredible beachfront bash before taking a 'night swim in the ocean' with her girl gang

Follow me: Donning a metallic gold mini dress, Kim gave a guided tour of her incredible beachfront bash before taking a ‘night swim in the ocean’ with her girl gang

Wonderland: She moved further and further into the lantern-filled and made sure to make several poses for the camera as she explored

Wonderland: She moved further and further into the lantern-filled and made sure to make several poses for the camera as she explored

Wonderland: She moved further and further into the lantern-filled and made sure to make several poses for the camera as she explored

Before moving onto the next clip, the mother of four inserted a photo of her three-tier birthday cake that was decorated with pink and blue icing and topped with a Kim-inspired doll. 

With live music playing in the background, Kardashian’s camera man captured the seemingly endless array of paper lanterns that overtook large portions of the sandy beach.

They were all lit and positioned around the various greenery located near the Kardashian-Jenner clan’s lavish beachfront abode.

Kim's cake: Before moving onto the next clip, the mother of four inserted a photo of her three-tier birthday cake that was decorated with pink and blue icing and topped with a Kim-inspired doll

Kim’s cake: Before moving onto the next clip, the mother of four inserted a photo of her three-tier birthday cake that was decorated with pink and blue icing and topped with a Kim-inspired doll

Gorgeous: With live music playing in the background, Kardashian's camera man captured the seemingly endless array of paper lanterns that overtook large portions of the sandy beach

Gorgeous: With live music playing in the background, Kardashian’s camera man captured the seemingly endless array of paper lanterns that overtook large portions of the sandy beach

Light the way: The arrangements of lanterns went on forever and acted as a main source of late for Kim and her tight knit crew

Light the way: The arrangements of lanterns went on forever and acted as a main source of late for Kim and her tight knit crew

Light the way: The arrangements of lanterns went on forever and acted as a main source of late for Kim and her tight knit crew

The arrangements of lanterns went on forever and acted as a main source of late for Kim and her tight knit crew.  

The next clips showed Kim, her older sister Kourtney, 41, her BFF La La Anthony, 39, and another close pal making their way towards the water in their glamorous get-ups.

‘We are gonna go in the ocean in the middle of the night,’ said Kim to the camera before throwing up a peace sign and making sure all of her party guests were following in tow.

At one point, Kim can be heard playfully yelling, ‘Kourtney! Hold my hand!’ which prompted Kourtney to run towards her little sister. 

Next activity: The next clips showed Kim, her older sister Kourtney, 41, her BFF La La Anthony, 39, and another close pal making their way towards the water in their glamorous get-ups

Next activity: The next clips showed Kim, her older sister Kourtney, 41, her BFF La La Anthony, 39, and another close pal making their way towards the water in their glamorous get-ups

Night swim: 'We are gonna go in the ocean in the middle of the night,' said Kim to the camera before throwing up a peace sign

Night swim: ‘We are gonna go in the ocean in the middle of the night,’ said Kim to the camera before throwing up a peace sign

All four women, eventually, locked hands and stood before the ice cold ocean water.

After letting out a few nervous squeals, Kim and her crew ran full speed into the water with their hands still interlocked.

Unfortunately, the water proved to be too icy to handle, which led to a ton of loud screams and inspired all four women to return to the sandy shore.

As Kim ran back to shore, she alleged that she ‘swore’ she say a ‘shark in the water,’ which caused a large majority of the group to burst into laughter.

Checking in: Kim frequently looked back to make sure all of her party guests were following in tow

Checking in: Kim frequently looked back to make sure all of her party guests were following in tow

Needs assistance: At one point, Kim can be heard playfully yelling, 'Kourtney! Hold my hand!' which prompted Kourtney, donning a silver mini dress, to run towards her with open arms

Needs assistance: At one point, Kim can be heard playfully yelling, 'Kourtney! Hold my hand!' which prompted Kourtney, donning a silver mini dress, to run towards her with open arms

Needs assistance: At one point, Kim can be heard playfully yelling, ‘Kourtney! Hold my hand!’ which prompted Kourtney, donning a silver mini dress, to run towards her with open arms

In the final clip of Kim’s Instagram Story, the stunner could be seen drying her hair with a light blue towel as rap music blared in the background.

Her makeup still looked perfectly intact as she rung out her wet hair and attempted to restyle it with her fingers.

One of Kim’s many hair flips made her wet strands stick to her cleavage, which made her flash a flirty expression in the camera’s direction.

Ready? All four women, eventually, locked hands and stood before the ice cold ocean water

Ready? All four women, eventually, locked hands and stood before the ice cold ocean water 

And GO! After letting out a few nervous squeals, Kim and her crew ran full speed into the water with their hands still interlocked

And GO! After letting out a few nervous squeals, Kim and her crew ran full speed into the water with their hands still interlocked

Retreat! Unfortunately, the water proved to be too icy to handle, which led to a ton of loud screams and inspired all four women to return to the sandy shore

Retreat! Unfortunately, the water proved to be too icy to handle, which led to a ton of loud screams and inspired all four women to return to the sandy shore

She also added two stills taken during the daytime, with one the shots featuring a tender hand holding between herself and younger brother Rob, 33. 

Kardashian caught an overwhelming amount of backlash online after bragging about the lengths she went to make sure she could enjoy a tropical vacation with her family during the global pandemic.

The star innocently shared a host of photos of her family from their getaway to a tropical island for a luxurious retreat in honor of her big day.

Drying off: In the final clip of Kim's Instagram Story, the stunner could be seen drying her hair with a light blue towel as rap music blared in the background

Drying off: In the final clip of Kim’s Instagram Story, the stunner could be seen drying her hair with a light blue towel as rap music blared in the background

Whoops! One of Kim's many hair flips made her wet strands stick to her cleavage, which made her flash a flirty expression in the camera's direction

Whoops! One of Kim's many hair flips made her wet strands stick to her cleavage, which made her flash a flirty expression in the camera's direction

Whoops! One of Kim’s many hair flips made her wet strands stick to her cleavage, which made her flash a flirty expression in the camera’s direction

Picture perfect: Her makeup still looked perfectly intact as she rung out her wet hair and attempted to restyle it with her fingers

Picture perfect: Her makeup still looked perfectly intact as she rung out her wet hair and attempted to restyle it with her fingers

While Kim admitted the entire family received ‘multiple health screens’ before embarking on the holiday, fans were quick to question if the family even realized the severity of the coronavirus and quarantine lockdown guidelines affecting billions of people around the world. 

Followers were completely caught off guard by Kim’s long-winded post detailing the extravagant affair.

’40 and feeling so humbled and blessed,’ she began the tweeting spree. ‘There is not a single day that I take for granted, especially during these times when we are all reminded of the things that truly matter.  

Best trip; She also added two stills taken during the daytime, with one the shots featuring a tender hand holding between herself and younger brother Rob, 33

Best trip; She also added two stills taken during the daytime, with one the shots featuring a tender hand holding between herself and younger brother Rob, 33

‘For my birthday this year, I couldn’t think of a better way to spend it than with some of the people who have helped shaped me into the woman I am today.

‘Before COVID, I don’t think any of us truly appreciated what a simple luxury it was to be able to travel and be together with family and friends in a safe environment.

‘After 2 weeks of multiple health screens and asking everyone to quarantine, I surprised my closest inner circle with a trip to a private island where we could pretend things were normal just for a brief moment in time.

‘We danced, rode bikes, swam near whales, kayaked, watched a movie on the beach and so much more. I realize that for most people, this is something that is so far out of reach right now, so in moments like these, I am humbly reminded of how privileged my life is. #thisis40’

Birthday backlash: Kardashian caught an overwhelming amount of backlash online after bragging about the lengths she went to make sure she could enjoy a tropical vacation with her family during the global pandemic

Birthday backlash: Kardashian caught an overwhelming amount of backlash online after bragging about the lengths she went to make sure she could enjoy a tropical vacation with her family during the global pandemic

Twitter was set alight with commentary for the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star as memes flooded the site in between thought-provoking anecdotes.

‘I feel like, maybe, you should not have shared this with us and just kept it to yourself,’ Twitter user @sullypov wrote. ‘People are dying and the rest of us are suffering as we watch the body count rise quarantined in our homes. This is tone deaf and insensitive.’ 

‘Wow so fun my family still hasn’t met my six month old baby but I’m glad you’re rich,’ user @clhubes wrote.

Not the point: While Kim admitted the entire family received 'multiple health screens' before embarking on the holiday, fans were quick to question if the family even realized the severity of the coronavirus and quarantine lockdown guidelines affecting billions of people around the world

Not the point: While Kim admitted the entire family received ‘multiple health screens’ before embarking on the holiday, fans were quick to question if the family even realized the severity of the coronavirus and quarantine lockdown guidelines affecting billions of people around the world 

Opinions: Twitter was set alight with commentary for the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star as memes flooded the site in between thought-provoking anecdotes

Opinions: Twitter was set alight with commentary for the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star as memes flooded the site in between thought-provoking anecdotes

One user even tweeted to Kardashian that her father ‘didn’t have a funeral’ due to COVID-19 guidelines. 

To date, more than one million people have died from the coronavirus, with nearly 43million cases accounted for since COVID-19 began spreading in January.

Kim’s own home state of California has tallied more than 17,000 deaths, and Los Angeles County is still in a top lockdown due to surging numbers.

Happy for you: 'Wow so fun my family still hasn't met my six month old baby but I'm glad you're rich,' user @clhubes wrote

Happy for you: ‘Wow so fun my family still hasn’t met my six month old baby but I’m glad you’re rich,’ user @clhubes wrote

So sad: One user even tweeted to Kardashian that her father 'didn't have a funeral' due to COVID-19 guidelines

So sad: One user even tweeted to Kardashian that her father ‘didn’t have a funeral’ due to COVID-19 guidelines

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