Kim Kardashian is racy in lace as she poses in an array of revealing outfits for the 'world's first 3D magazine' cover

Scantily clad: The Keeping Up With The Kardashians star poses for the cover of the magazine in a revealing outfit of black miniskirt, bra and a beige jacket

She is famous for her distinctive curvy figure and striking exotic looks.

So you couldn't really blame Kim Kardashian for taking the opportunity to parade both to full effect for a new magazine photo shoot.

The 30-year-old reality star showed off her hourglass shape in an array of sexy outfits, including an all-in-one lace bodysuit complete with sky high Christian Louboutin black heels.


Dramatic: One shot shows Kim wearing a sheer leotard complete with spiky shoulder pads and studded metal detail with black high heels


The photographs, which Kim posted on her website, were filmed for World's Most Beautiful magazine in a disused mining town in the California desert by her favourite photographer Nick Saglimbeni.

They new publication, which hits U.S. news stands on Thursday, will be 'the world's first 3-D magazine,' according to Kim.

'So you need 3-D glasses to see the photos! How cool is that!?' she wrote. 'I’m The World’s First 3D Magazine Cover Girl!'


Three dimensional: Kim posed for the sultry photos in the desert, in an abandoned mining town


And she certainly seemed to enjoy her shoot, posting several behind-the-scenes shots on her site including her getting her makeup done, and examining the finished shots.

'Nick Saglimbeni came up with the idea and we had the most amazing shoot out in the desert with all kinds of stunning outfits. I love the black lace body suit! I’m going to make that image my Twitter background!!'

The photographs show Kim in a variety of revealing outfits, with the cover shot featuring the star in a miniskirt made up of black ribbons, a black bra and a beige jacket.

Another stunning picture features her in a sheer black outfit with metal detail on the shoulders and front.


Behind the scenes: The excited reality show star is made up on the set of the photoshoot


Hourglass: Kim showed off her curvy figure in an array of clinging outfits, teamed with towering heels


Collaboration: Kim looks at the finished photos on Nick Saglimbeni's camera in a break from the shoot


Different strokes: While Kris headed to Nate and Al's deli in Beverly Hills today, Kim had a pedicure nearby