Decoding the optical illusion in Kim Kardashian's latest bikini selfie

Kim Kardashian's latest bikini selfie has attracted attention due to a strange shadow on her chest
PUBLISHED MAR 15, 2023
Kim Kardashian treated her 348 million followers on Instagram to three new pinup photos (@kimkardashian/Instagram)
Kim Kardashian treated her 348 million followers on Instagram to three new pinup photos (@kimkardashian/Instagram)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Kim Kardashian shared a series of Instagram selfies lounging in a black bikini top. The star showcased her stunning figure in a black string bikini. Kim wore her raven hair down and her makeup was perfect as she snapped one selfie after another. However, one particular photo of her chest caused a stir among viewers because of a strange shape on it. In the caption, Kim reminisced about the past year, saying, "Looking back at '22."

It's not the first time the SKIMS founder has published sensational bikini photos. In December, she caused a stir with snaps that showed her in a white two-piece. She also announced her return to the 'belfies' (butt selfies) trend by capturing the reflection of her butt in a window. Although some viewers initially mistook the shadow of Kim's hand holding up her phone for a strange shape on her chest, a closer look reveals that it is merely a shadow. The shadow falls on an area of skin discoloration that extends from her chest to her neck.

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'What's on your chest?'

In the comments section of Kim Kardashian's Instagram post, there were different reactions to the strange shape on her chest. One amused user asked, "Is that a shadow of a ninja turtle holding the phone on her chest?", while another inquired, "What's on your chest?" Some viewers speculated that it could be tan lines, while another user expressed concern over the skin discoloration on her chest, writing, "There's skin discoloration on your chest all the way up to your neck. You might want to get that checked out." A user expressed admiration for Kim's appearance, commenting, "How are you this perfect!!!!!!❤️" Another user made a lighthearted observation, "Looks like something has been spilled on you Kim..." and comic Shaunlatham wrote, "Did you still wanna grab dinner Friday? Nvrmnd, I'll text you:)" However, some viewers were critical of the selfie trend. One user questioned, "Do we do anything besides duck lips and peace signs anymore?" While another user pointed out that the shape was simply the shadow of Kim's phone on her chest, writing, "That's the shadow of her phone on her chest. #photofail"



 

Kim Kardashian sports 'game changing swimwear'

Two weeks earlier, Kim modeled a new black string bikini from her second SKIMS collection, which she described as "game-changing swimwear designed for more than just the water." The reality star was photographed in an outdoor gray concrete shower, showing off her enviable figure.

With her swimsuit, Kim wore a yellow gold belly chain with a cross pendant and a diamond anklet. She posed like a supermodel to promote the swimsuit, which retails for $72. Kim's raven hair flowed over her bare shoulders, and she wore natural-looking makeup that accentuated her toned figure. Her slim waist and impressive abs took center stage, making her the perfect ambassador for her own swimwear brand.



 

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