Mariah Carey Lights Up the Empire State Building in Style for Holiday Ceremony

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Mariah Carey was the guest of honor at the Empire State Building last week, where she turned on the building’s lights for Christmas.

Her joyful song “All I Want for Christmas Is You” is a modern holiday classic, released in 1994 as part of her album Merry Christmas. It has become one of the best-selling Christmas singles of all time,

Mariah Carey lights up the Empire State Building at the Holiday Lighting CeremonyMariah Carey lights up the Empire State Building at the Holiday Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2016, in New York City (Credit: Derrick Salters / WENN)

In the spirit of the holiday season, Mariah wore a festive red cardigan and black tights styled with a thick leather belt.

Mariah Carey stuns in a festive red cardigan, belted at the waist, paired with black tights and Alaïa lace-up ankle bootiesMariah Carey stuns in a festive red cardigan, belted at the waist, paired with black tights and Alaïa lace-up ankle booties

The American singer, songwriter, record producer, and actress wore a five-inch pair of Alaïa lace-up ankle booties to add more “Mrs. Claus” to the look.

Mariah Carey radiates joy with her signature blonde waves and a beaming smileMariah Carey radiates joy with her signature blonde waves and a beaming smile

Of course, Mariah’s outfit would be complete without some costly diamond jewelry. This diva added major glam to her ensemble with a chunky layering of sparkling bracelets on both wrists, solitaire diamond earrings, and a stunning ruby necklace.

Mariah Carey's sparkling eye makeup accentuates her brown eyesMariah Carey’s sparkling eye makeup accentuates her brown eyes

The star of this whole ensemble was the jaw-dropping necklace! Mariah posed elegantly, showcasing her blinding jewels to the photographers.

Mariah Carey is pulling the lever to officially light up the Empire State Building during the Holiday Lighting Ceremony, marking the start of the Christmas seasonMariah Carey is pulling the lever to officially light up the Empire State Building during the Holiday Lighting Ceremony, marking the start of the Christmas season

This expensive concoction of jewels would probably be too much for the average celeb, but not for Mariah!

Mariah Carey dazzles in a stunning ruby and diamond necklaceMariah Carey dazzles in a stunning ruby and diamond necklace

Mariah Carey adds sparkle to her look with a pair of dazzling diamond braceletsMariah Carey adds sparkle to her look with a pair of dazzling diamond bracelets

Mariah Carey's soft pink lips perfectly complement her radiant smile, while her signature mole under her lips adds a touch of natural charmMariah Carey’s soft pink lips perfectly complement her radiant smile, while her signature mole under her lips adds a touch of natural charm