By SARAH BULL

Not typical maternity wear: Pregnant Beyoncé wore a pair of leather hotpants as she stepped out with husband Jay-Z in New York on Saturday

She was never going to be someone who dons shapeless clothes to hide their baby bump.

But on Saturday Beyoncé showed fans just what a trendsetting mother they can expect her to be as she stepped out in New York with husband Jay-Z wearing a tiny pair of leather hotpants.

The 30-year-old singer teamed the shorts with a chic rust-coloured blouse, which clung to her burgeoning bump, and a leopard-print bag with flat sandals.


Blooming: The 30-year-old singer teamed the shorts with a pretty rust-coloured blouse and flat sandals

It seems Beyoncé is coping well with the pregnancy, as the former Destiny's Child star looked radiant as she enjoyed her day out.

Jay-Z, who was dressed casually in a white T-shirt and jeans, also appears to be relishing the protective husband role, keeping a tight hold on his wife as they strolled along.

The pair made the most of the warm weather as they stepped out in Tribeca before grabbing some lunch at Italian restaurant Locanda Verde.

However, according to recent reports, Beyoncé's order may have baffled waiters at the taverna, because she is said to be having strange pregnancy cravings in recent weeks.


Protective: Jay-Z kept a close eye on his expectant wife as they strolled along in Tribeca and grabbed some lunch

She had apparently been driving crew members on the couple's recent cruise mad with her bizarre requests for meals including bananas with ketchup and ice creams with chilli sauce, accompanying the food with ginger ale and crushed ice.

A source told The Sun: 'Usually guests sip Cristal champagne while nibbling on lobster. Instead Beyonce is having these very odd cravings.

'She's snacking on Oreo biscuits and gherkins, Bounty ice creams with hot chilli sauce and she loves dipping bananas in ketchup. For breakfast, she's been having croissants with melted Dime bars inside.'


source: dailymail