Kim Kardashian in Balmain at Hakkasan in Las Vegas: tragic or cute?

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Last week, we talked about GQ’s fascinating article about how lower-tier celebrities get paid to party at nightclubs. In the piece, a source mentioned that Kim Kardashian used to make a lot of money doing those kinds of club appearances, but these days, Kim has jacked up her appearance fee to the point where very few clubs have the money or desire to hire her for a night. Well, guess who came out for Hakkasan’s third anniversary party in Las Vegas on Friday? Yep. I guess Hakkasan was willing to spend the big money to get Kim at their event. It probably was a good investment. After all, I’m writing about the photos, right?

This was one of Kim’s first big public appearances since giving birth to Saint West in December. I mean, she’s been everywhere and in our faces, but she hasn’t walked on many red carpets in the past few months. Hilariously, I immediately ID’d Kim’s dress as Balmain. I’m not sure why Kim and Kanye are so in love with Balmain, since she usually looks like she’s wearing ugly drapes or upholstery. This dress is utterly tragic. I also don’t really understand her hair here – is she trying to do a mussy bedhead? Weird.

According to People, Kim partied at Hakkasan but she didn’t drink. I guess she worked a “no drinking” clause into her appearance contract. While Kim’s never been much of a drinker, she isn’t drinking these days because she’s on a diet and trying to lose the last 20 pounds. She told People:

“I gained a lot of weight and I have a lot to lose. I definitely feel good to a place where I feel comfortable again and things are starting to fit. This time I think weight has come off quicker than last time because I kind of learned how to eat better. Last time I worked out a little bit harder. This time I’m eating differently. I think the mix of the two will really help out this last 20 lbs. fly off. I’m praying.”

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The thing is, I think she looks fine. I mean, her body looks fine. This is how she looked before her second pregnancy. I think she’s hellbent on getting back down to a super-skinny size, like where she was 10 years ago. And I don’t even buy that she’s just focusing on diet and exercise – I’ve become increasingly convinced that she has regular lipo sessions.

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Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.

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