Kim Kardashian & Emily Ratajkowski’s Iconic NSFW Selfie Sparks Social Media Frenzy

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In March 2016, Kim Kardashian shared another NSFW selfie. Covering her famous breasts with a black bar, she posed topless with model Emily Ratajkowski!

Empowering Message Behind the Iconic Selfie

“When we’re like…we both have nothing to wear LOL @emrata,” Kim captioned the picture on Twitter. “We are more than just our bodies, but that doesn’t mean we have to be shamed for them or our sexuality,” Emily wrote on Instagram.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kim Kardashian on Nude Selfies and Public Reactions

In a June 2016 episode of Recode Decode hosted by Kara Swisher, Kim opened up about her nude selfies that have caused such a stir on the Internet.

“My personality has never been, ‘I’m such a feminist and follow me and be naked!’ If you are conservative and that’s how you are comfortable, more power to you. I respect you. You don’t have to look at what I do,” the reality star said during her interview.

“If I like the photo, and I’m into it, I’ll post it…I just think it looks good. I’m really not trying to cause a reaction.”

“I truly was baffled when people still cared. They have seen me naked 500 times. The censor bar literally was probably more covered than a bikini. I could not grasp how people were so outraged,” she added.

 

 
 
 
 
 
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Kim’s Personal Growth and Thick Skin in the Public Eye

“I have such a thick skin. I’ve been in the business for a longtime, and there’s always been a lot of haters in the work that I do. People used to always say, ‘Don’t read the magazines. Don’t pay attention,’ and it was so hard. I used to say I didn’t but I really still cared. I’m at a point where I really don’t care so it doesn’t affect me,” Kim shared.

Celebrating Kim’s Signature Airport Style

In October 2014, following Kim Kardashian’s 34th birthday party in Las Vegas, she and Kanye West returned to Los Angeles.

Kanye West was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) looking relaxed in a black sweatshirt and minimal gold chainKanye West was spotted at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) looking relaxed in a black sweatshirt and minimal gold chain on October 26, 2014 (Credit: WENN)

In an interview with People, she opened up about playing Kanye West’s music for her daughter to make her sleep.

“I put on these lullabies for her. I put on pop music, Kanye’s music. I have a whole iPod with everything all set up for her. Every day, from when we wake up, there’s music on. When we’re playing, when we go on our walk, every day there’s music on. I have a little Beats speaker, so we listen to music loud on our walks.”

Kim Kardashian steps out at LAX in a sleek black leather jacket and oversized sunglassesKim Kardashian steps out at LAX in a sleek black leather jacket and oversized sunglasses

The then 34-year-old reality star and ShoeDazzle founder arrived in a Balmain leather jacket paired with skinny gray jeans.

She sported nude lipstick, carried her favorite Hermes bag, and completed the outfit with a pair of Saint Laurent “Paris” pumps.

Kim Kardashian sported nude lipstick, carried her favorite Hermes bag, and completed the outfit with a pair of Saint Laurent “Paris” pumpKim Kardashian sported nude lipstick, carried her favorite Hermes bag, and completed the outfit with a pair of Saint Laurent “Paris” pumps

Would you wear an outfit like Kim’s to the airport? You can buy the Paris pointy-toe pumps at Farfetch in various color combinations.

Kim Kardashian’s choice of Saint Laurent’s “Paris” pumps highlights her affinity for timeless sophistication. In October 2014, she paired the classic pumps with a Balmain leather jacket and skinny gray jeans at LAX, showcasing her chic travel style.

She also wore the “Paris” pumps in December 2013, complementing her unique Hermes Birkin bag, hand-painted by artist George Condo, blending art and fashion effortlessly. These moments underscore the “Paris” pumps’ appeal as a staple for fashion-forward celebrities.