They hit headlines worldwide after it was announced that she was expecting their first child together on Sunday.
But Kim Kardashian and Kanye West certainly weren’t keeping a low profile in the wake of the news as they spent New Year’s Eve partying in Las Vegas, reportedly earning a staggering £300,000 for their efforts.
Toasting the New Year: Kim Kardashian kisses boyfriend Kanye West as the clock chimes midnight, the same day that she announced her pregnancy to the world
Ringing in the New Year: Kanye whispers in Kim’s ear as the they countdown to 2013
On top of the world: The couple seem overjoyed as it reaches midnight, knowing that they’ll be having an exciting 2013 with the arrival of their little one
The pregnant reality star, who confirmed that she was expecting just hours before jetting to Vegas, hid her figure under a sheer lace dress by Welsh designer Julien McDonald as she posed next her boyfriend on the red carpet at the Mirage Hotel.
Clearly over-the-moon about her pregnancy, Kim was happy to chat to press and pose for photographs ahead of the blow-out New Year’s Eve party.
The reality star – who is around three months pregnant and due at the end of June – shied away from her usual cleavage-baring outfit, instead opting for a more demure, black midi dress.
New year, new start: The couple, who only announced the pregnancy hours before, toasted the New Year with a blow-out party in Las Vegas
Even through the knee-length dress had sheer paneling, her curves were cleverly hidden under strategically placed lace, offering no hint of a bump.
Proving just how loved up the parents-to-be are, Kim and Kanye cosied up on the red carpet, clearly delighted that they’ve been able to share their happy news with the world.
Kim wore her hair in a stylish side plait and added muted make-up, creating a wide-eyed look with large, false lashes.
Hand on her stomach: Kanye puts his hands on his girlfriend’s stomach, protective of her pregnancy bump
Covering up: Kim Kardashian hides her pregnant figure underneath lace detailing on her sheer dress as she hosts a Las Vegas New Year’s Eve party with Kanye West
We’re so happy: The reality star told of her joy on Monday at the news of her pregnancy
Back to work: Just hours after Kim confirmed her pregnancy, she was back to work, reportedly earning $300,000 for hosting the party
Keeping her close: Kanye puts a protective arm around his pregnant girlfriend as they pose for photos on the red carpet
Expecting: The reality star seems over-the-moon to have shared her news, and doesn’t hesitate in speaking to press ahead of the party
New beginnings: Kim spoke to her fans about her baby joy
Even though they’re going to be focusing on starting a family this year, that clearly doesn’t mean that the couple are going to be shirking their work commitments.
Instead of seeing in 2013 with an intimate evening, Kim and Kanye happily made their appearance at the pricey party at 1 Oak Nightclub, where tickets are $125 for women and $150 for men, while it’s $3000 to hire a table.
When the clock struck midnight, the loved up couple held each other close and had a passionate kiss in front of a sea of people.
Looking ecstatically happy, Kim through her head back and laughed during the countdown, her arms wrapped around Kanye.
The couple were joined by friends including John Legend and Lance Bass, who partied in the VIP area.
After the 35-year-old rapper let slip that his reality star girlfriend was expecting during a concert on Sunday, the entire Kardashian clan jumped at the chance of expressing their joy on Twitter.
Hands-on: Both Kim and Kanye put protective hands over her stomach as they party
Protective hand: Kim keeps a hand cupped on her stomach as she chats to press
Business as usual: Just a day after the new broke, the pair are back in the spotlight at the Las Vegas event
Good friends: Kim and Kanye chat with John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in the VIP area
Mum in tow: Kim chats to mum Kris Jenner and Brittny Gastineau just hours after announcing her pregnancy to the world
Not taking it easy: Not one to shirk her work commitments, Kim mingles with everyone at the party
Having fun: John Legend and Chrissy Teigen toast the new year in style in Vegas
The rapper said ‘stop the music’, then announced ‘make noise for my baby mama right here,’ with a wide smile. Kanye’s announcement prompted a flurry of excited tweets from the audience.
But Kim remained tight-lipped until later in the day when she opened up about her first pregnancy on her website.
The 32-year-old TV personality said she and boyfriend Kanye West feel ‘blessed’ but wished that her late father Robert and his late mother Donda were still around to share in their joy.
The couple, who have been dating for eight months, were spotted earlier in the day at LAX with their arms draped around each other and with Kim’s mother Kris Jenner in tow.
Special night: The couple, who have been dating for eight months, seem overjoyed at the imminent new arrival
Mingling: Kim chats to Cynthia Bussey and Lance Bass at the party
Partying in style: The high profile couple certainly don’t do things by halves as they hug in front of a packed club
Secret’s out: Kanye announced the news at a concert on Sunday, while Kim confirmed it a day later
So happy: The pair cuddle up as they jet out of LAX a few hours before the party, with Kris Jenner in tow