Mariah Carey prowls around in red leopard print trench as she reveals her little cub Monroe has inherited her love of fashion

Mariah Carey listened to her animal instinct when it came to her outfit choice on Friday
The American Idol judge, 42, was spotted in a stylish fitted red leopardskin print trench coat on her way to appear on Live With Kelly and Michael.

The singing sensation looked covered up and cool in the fashionable item as she arrived at the show's studios in New York.

Bold designs: Mariah Carey, 42, looked stylish in her red leopardskin print trench coat as she arrives at the New York studios of Live with Kelly and Michael on Friday

The mother-of-two wore a black dress with jagged hemline underneath her colourful outerwear, and she kept her outfit belted tightly at the waist, showing off her slim figure.

The star completed her look with diamond jewellery, and tortoiseshell sunglasses.

She wore her long honey golden hair straightened.

 

The All I want for Christmas singer took to Twitter to share pictures of herself with the hosts of the show, Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan.
When asked about her twins, who turn 2 next month, Mariah said that her daughter Monroe was fast becoming a mini Mariah, describing how she 'tries to put my shoes on....She always chooses the most sparkly ones.'

Helping hand: And aide holds out a hand to assist the star as she steps onto the sidewalk from the building

The star revealed that while her daughter has shown a penchant for fashion, her son Moroccan has another preference.

'Moroccan always watches movies with me', the Always Be My Baby singer revealed.

Mariah's husband, America's Got Talent host Nick Cannon, recently told NY Daily News that they pair plan to: '[Make] some more babies... I am a hopeless romantic and so is my wife.'

Stylish lady: Mariah revealed om the show that her daughter Monroe is showing an interest in fashion, while her son Morocco, has a penchant for the movies

The twins were born on Cannon and Carey’s third wedding anniversary.

The spontaneous couple married In 2008 after only six weeks of dating, tying the knot in the Bahamas without any announcement.

When asked about the pressure that American Idol contestants are put under, Mariah highlighted the fact that she has been performing since the age of 13: 'I'm glad I went about things the way I did,' she said.

The star is to appear on Late Night Jimmy Fallon on Friday evening.

Smile: Mariah posed with show hosts Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan after the recording, and posted the picture on her Twitter account for her fans to share

Waiting time: Mariah shared this picture with her Twitter fans saying simply 'Early!'