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Taking shelter: Mariah Carey made sure that not a drop of water touched her as she stepped out on a rainy night in NYC on Monday

Somewhat confusingly she hid her eyes behind sunglasses, despite there being very little sign of sunshine.

The All I Want For Christmas songstress donned a saucy pair of black thigh-high suede boots, as she flashed her legs.

In a flared mulled-wine colour mini dress, the Emotions star showed off her trim waist – although much of her outfit was hidden beneath her scarf.

Staying dry: The 45-year-old Through The Rain singer covered herself in an expensive Louis Vuitton scarf and hid underneath a giant umbrella as she left her apartment

Her honey mane was groomed to fall in perfect waves around her shoulders, framing her pretty features.

Expertly applied make-up highlighted her cheekbones, combined with a bronze smokey-eye which completed her glamorous look.

Mariah has barely been seen without a broad smile since making her relationship with James Packer public.

Sexy: The All I Want For Christmas songstress donned a saucy pair of black thigh-high suede boots, as she flashed her legs

Ever the diva: Somewhat confusingly she hid her eyes behind sunglasses, despite there being very little sign of sunshine

The couple flaunted their affection for each other in a recent Twitter post.

The Vision Of Love hit-maker was seen looking adoringly into the eyes of her Australian billionaire beau, in the photograph taken by a Christmas tree.

She’s also currently performing a run of festive concerts at the city’s Beacon Theatre.

The star is adding a huge chunk to her estimated $520 million net worth performing eight dates as part of her All I Want For Christmas Is You live series.