Emma Watson gives single life the thumbs up in cute but racy leather and lace dress

By Chris Johnson

In high spirits: Newly-single Emma Watson at Pulino’s Bar and Pizzeria last night in New York in a leather dress with cute floral embroidery and kinky lace panels


A smiling Emma Watson gives single life a big thumbs up as she poses at her first public appearance since splitting from her boyfriend.

The Harry Potter star looked stunning in a cute but kinky black leather dress with girly floral embroidery and sexy lace panels around the bust.

Emma, 19, was pictured at Pulino’s Bar and Pizzeria last night in New York

The actress made her way down from nearby U.S. state Rhode Island for her evening out where she attends Brown University.

She happily signed autographs for waiting fans as she served as co-host to the closing party for LONDON show ROOMS, an international design initiative held in New York his month to increase the presence of London fashion talent in the Big Apple.

Emma co-hosted the evening's festivities with Sarah Mower, the British Fashion Council’s Ambassador for Emerging Talent.

Earlier this month it emerged that Emma had dumped her financier boyfriend Jay Barrymore, 28, who she had been dating for two years


Homeward bound: Last night was the first time the Harry Potter star had been pictured on a night out since news of her split from financier Jay Barrymore


Sources revealed that it was proving too difficult to manage a Transatlantic relationship. Since the break-up she is also said to have become inseparable from Spanish musician and fellow student Rafael Cebrian.

The pair became close friends last November while Emma was still in a relationship with Jay, and since the split she has been heavily leaning on Rafael.

Besides filming the final Harry Potter movies, Emma has also take to the stage for a university production of Anton Checkov’s Three Sisters as Olga Sergeyevna, persuaded by Rafael.


Split: Emma Watson with Jay Barrymore in October 2008, left and, right, she has become 'inseparable' from classmate Rafael Cebrian


A source told The Sun: 'Emma was nervous beforehand, but she was faultless in her role. She has been juggling coursework with rehearsals and learning lines, so she’s had a lot on her plate.'

The source continued: 'Emma was over the moon that every show was a full house. She also made some new friends while doing it.'

Emma, who commands £10million a movie, waived her usual fee.


source: dailymail