Move over, models! Rihanna thrills in powder pink playsuit as she rivals Angels ahead of Victoria's Secret show

PUBLISHED: 17:23, 7 November 2012 | UPDATED: 19:53, 7 November 2012

She's performing at the Victoria's Secret fashion show on Wednesday, and Rihanna is giving the catwalk models a run for their money.

The pop star, 24, could easily have been mistaken for one of the famed Angels once she was dolled up in her costume for the occasion.

Rihanna was snapped for a Twitter picture by photographer Russell James while backstage before her performance.

Heavenly: Rihanna looked set to overshadow the models at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show in her pink playsuit as she posed backstage on Wednesday

She can be seen opening her powder pink gown to reveal a matching playsuit underneath, which hugs her slender frame while displaying her ample cleavage.

The singer also wears hoop earrings, sunglasses and her trademark red lipstick in the shot, as she puts on her best pout for the camera.

She certainly seemed raring to go and even appeared to be getting into the spirit of things earlier in the day when she was spotted leaving her hotel en route to the New York venue wearing a rather racy ensemble.

Thighs the limit: Rihanna was feeling racy earlier on too as she left her New York hotel to head to the show's location

Rihanna looked ready to battle it out for attention in a army fatigue long jacket and boots which came right up to her inner thigh.

She finished off the look with black hotpants, a Trapstar jumper and a back-to-front cap.

The Umbrella singer later braved the bad weather as she moved between her trailer and the Lexington Armory.

You can stand under my umbrella: The singer later braved the rain to leave a trailer. A pearl necklace and booties were visible

Pretty in pink: The star changed into a frock and ankle boots but kept it hidden under her jacket

She gave a glimpse of another aspect of her on-stage attire with pearls, black booties and a pink frock.

She is expected to perform her track Diamond among others.

Justin Bieber, 18, who is also performing tonight, was seen arriving for the show.

Both chart-toppers have been practicing for several days, hinting the musical acts will be quite an extravaganza. Singer Bruno Mars is also on the bill.