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Kyle Richards Feels "Empowered" by This Stunning Nude Photo

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills beauty previously was "worried this photo would surface," but now she's feeling "empowered" to share it herself.

By Zoey Washington
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Usually, when we're obsessing over all things Kyle Richards it's because she's stepped out in a glamorous ensemble complete with one of her many pricey designer handbags. But The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills mom caught us by surprise recently when she shared a stunning black-and-white photo of herself on Instagram in which she bared all with the exception of a few edgy accessories. Turns out, there's a touching message that goes along with the "risqué" shot.

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On July 27, Kyle shared her steamy black and white photo on her feed as a response to the popular Instagram challenge for women to celebrate women. "I struggled to post a photo because I didn't understand what's so 'challenging' about posting a black and white photo of ourselves," Kyle explained in her caption alongside the moody shot where she posed wearing little more than a men's tie, studded heels. and a hat. 

"About this picture...I took this picture for my husband for Valentine's Day one year. I was nervous to take it and then when I was asked to do #RHOBH I was nervous to accept doing the show because I was worried this photo would surface," she continued. "I thought it was THAT risqué!! How scandalous!" But now, it seems, the tasteful shot is a source of pride for the fashion designer. 

"Now here I am posting it because it DOES make me feel empowered!," Kyle explained. "I am proud to come from a family of all women, fortunate to be surrounded by such amazing women in my life and to be the mother of 4 incredible women and soon to be woman (Portia) Thank you to all the women that support me & love me. " 

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