Just because she's in Brazil as part of a major fashion event doesn't mean Mariah Carey is always going to be wearing haute couture. The songbird is in Rio as part of Oi Fashion Week but her preferred street wear is her shorter-than-short shorts.

PHOTOS: Mariah In Brazil

Earlier this month, Mariah and hubby Nick Cannon celebrated his Birthday in Las Vegas

See Mariah & Nick In Las Vegas

PHOTOS: Nick & Mariah & Her Itsy Bitsy Bikini

This is the first time the annual Fashion Rocks has taken place outisde of the U.S. and the South Americans intend to bring down the house!

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