Keeping it brief: Emma Roberts parades her perfect pins in her favourite tiny shorts

She is well known for her love of hot pants, so it was no surprise Emma Roberts chose her favourite tiny shorts to wear out to lunch today.
The 21-year-old star strode through Manhattan in a pair of black shorts which she teamed with a retro beige T-shirt and brown ankle boots.
An oversized nude bag, and black retro sunglasses completed the look.

Keeping it brief: Emma Roberts steps out in New York today in a pair of black hot pants and ankle boots

Emma looked unruffled, despite the soaring New York summer temperatures and met a friend in the East Village.
The star was taking a break from filming new movie Empire State in which she stars alongside Liam Hemsworth, Dwayne Johnson and Nikki Reed.
Last week, she was spotted filming scenes with Hemsworth inside a parked car.

New York state of mind: Emma was taking a break from filming heist movie Empire State

Empire State follows the story of two childhood friends who plan to rob an armoured car depository, but are thwarted by a New York City police officer.

Emma told MTV News: 'I do play a waitress, and I play a kind of friend, love interest to Liam Hemsworth.

'It’s based on a true story, and it’s a heist movie, so it’s pretty awesome.'

Film magic: Emma has been shooting the movie with co-star Liam Hemsworth