Sunday 8 February 2015

Channelling Rachel Zane | lifeasapetite outfit #22

Boo!

How are we all? I'm really sorry for the lack of posts, the past couple of weeks have been so crazy but hopefully will calm down within the next week or two. Just thank you so much for being so understanding and patient :) 

As the blog title says, this week I am channelling Rachel Zane. Those who have been reading my blog for a while might know how much I love this character! You only have to go back to last weeks post HERE to see :p For those who might not know, Rachel is a character played by Meghan Markle in the TV series Suits! I would highly recommend watching it, even if it's just for the fashion inspiration. I love Meghan's own style as well but there's just something about the character she plays! The outfits she wears just oozes class and sophisitication in a business context. I find it really difficult to buy work clothes not only because the sizing can be difficult for petites, but also I have to find something that does not make me look as though I had just raided my mum's wardrobe. Before, I wasn't really sure what kind of look I was going for, but now with a style icon I can get inspiration from I wanted to show you my latest outfit.

Rachel Zane Suits Outfit Ideas
Rachel Zane Suits Outfit Inspiration
Meghan Markle Outfit Ideas

To be honest with you, this dress isn't anything that special, apart it not being at an extortionate price. This dress isn't of the material suit dresses are made out of, as it is a cotton/polyster kind of material. If any of you are interested in terms of guidance, I got this dress in a size XS/6 and it fits quite well!

I just think the black criss-cross detailing at the stomach area just helps accentuate or give an illusion of having a waist. Also as you may know, as I am a lover of all things neutral/pastel coloured, I thought I would go for a shade colour outside my usual choice. There was the choice of red (which I will link below) but I thought I wouldn't feel comfortable walking around a business area in a bright red dress. One thing I would say about the dress is that you might want to wear nude coloured underwear as otherwise you might be able to see it through the white material at the top. 

At first glance my bag looks like a Prada Saffiano bag - oh how I wish haha, but actually it's just a one I got from ebay for about £20! I adore the shape of the Prada bags but they're just too expensive. Especially for a person like myself who ruins things really easily, getting such an item, or anything of the sort is just a massive nono. So I was so excited to have found a bag that had a similar shape!

Rachel Zane Suits Outfit
This outfit gives me the perfect chance to wear my new heels! They just finish the look and add the extra bit of class. I could not not (sorry for the double negative haha) insert another picture of these beauties, they're just too gorgeous!! 

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Dress: Amazon // HERE (or Red)
Bag: Ebay // HERE
Heels: Ebay // HERE
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I hope you enjoyed reading this post! Who's your fashion icon, and why do you like their style?

 Take care and speak soon. 

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76 comments:

  1. Mellissa Williams8 February 2015 at 09:24

    The colour block dress looks fabulous on you and your waist looks tiny in it and what amazing killer heels! www.thediaryofajewellerylover.co.uk

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  2. Bintu @ Recipes From A Pantry8 February 2015 at 10:09

    She does have a rather fab style which you are chnneling very well.

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  3. beautykinguk8 February 2015 at 17:42

    The shoes are fabulous, I really like those.

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  4. Jenny8 February 2015 at 17:53

    I've never heard of Suits before but I will definitely look it up. I don't have a fashion icon for inspiration but I think I should!

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  5. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)9 February 2015 at 06:11

    Thank you so much! I'm never too good with colour blocking myself so having this sort of dress is so handy! X

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  6. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)9 February 2015 at 06:11

    Aww thank you so much, that is so kind of you to say:) x

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  7. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)9 February 2015 at 06:11

    Thank you! X

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  8. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)9 February 2015 at 06:12

    Ooh you should definitely go check it out! If you're looking for business wear inspiration it definitely is the thing to watch! X

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  9. forarealwoman9 February 2015 at 08:54

    You look great in that dress, that fits you so well. Fabulous combo at a very good price. Have a great week ahead!

    Jasmine xx
    For a Real Woman

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  10. Gabrielle9 February 2015 at 16:48

    The colour blocking style of this dress is so gorgeous and it looks fantastic on you! Also, those heels are incredible for that price, I would have no way guessed you bought them over at Ebay - great purchase!! :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice 

    x

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  11. Stephanie Merry9 February 2015 at 18:23

    Love the dress, bag and heels combo. Heard a lot of good things about Suits but not had a chance to watch any episodes yet - though I think I will be now x

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  12. Helen9 February 2015 at 19:30

    I love this dress! I'm a big fan of this sort of look, channeling my inner 50s/mad men/rockabilly. It looks classy and smart. Gorgeous heels as well - want!

    I'm not sure I really have a style icon. I love the vintage look and hair, so if pushed, I guess it's gotta be Grace Kelly or Marilyn Monroe! Or Dita von Teese. Now that lady knows how to dress.

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  13. Lenya9 February 2015 at 19:33

    Gorgeous dress and you wear it beautifully, Isabella. You look chic and sophisticated. And for the heels, hell they ARE TDF! I know it's odd but I don't have a fashion icon.
    hugs to you and cuddles to fluffy Alfie
    Lenya
    FashionDreams&Lifestyle

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  14. Leesha Starr10 February 2015 at 17:44

    Your dress is pretty cute. I like. I love dresses that have black panels to help hide some of my lumps and bumps. I don't really have a style icon. I tend to shop online and if I like something I like it, I'd never buy something just because a celebrity is wearing it. GIG LOVE | The Life of Leeshastarr

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  15. Manchester Flik Chik10 February 2015 at 18:16

    Really sophisticated professional look, that looks feminine and not boring. I know you are petite but it does genuinely look like you have a waist and hips in this dress.

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  16. Sarah Stevens10 February 2015 at 18:19

    that dress is stunning,you have a fanntastic figure and pull the look of very well...soo jello :)

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  17. tianna10 February 2015 at 22:00

    gorgeous dress! I love getting outfit inspiration from shows! I've never seen Suits, but I might give it a watch just for some fashion inspo haha. Love that the dress has that criss-cross - it really does accentuate your waist ♥

    http://storybookapothecary.com - stop by and chat!

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  18. Raisa Padilla10 February 2015 at 23:09

    Girl, seriously, i like your style! perfect for a night out after office. wish I could also pull off something like this!




    thewanderingraisa.tumblr.com

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  19. GlamUpGirls11 February 2015 at 09:03

    You have great sense of mix and matching, great out fit :)
    GlamupGirls

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  20. Heena Shah-Dhedhi11 February 2015 at 09:37

    Omg i love that dress and the heels are to die for.. Perfectly paired. #GIGLove
    www.icynosure.in

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  21. Popiah Cher11 February 2015 at 14:47

    cannot decide if i love the dress or the bag or the heels better! the heels are a really great choice!

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  22. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)12 February 2015 at 07:48

    Thank you so much Jasmine! It really means a lot:) enjoy the rest of your weeke as well:) x

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  23. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)12 February 2015 at 07:49

    Aww thank you so much Gabrielle! This is the first time I've really tried colour blocking and I'm glad you liked it! There are so many hidden treasures on eBay:) x

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  24. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)12 February 2015 at 07:49

    I would definitely recommend it, even if it's just to look for fashion inspiration etc:) let me know what you think of it if you do decide to watch it :) x

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  25. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)12 February 2015 at 07:51

    Gosh dita von teese's style is just wow! Love that vintage classy look as well:) thank you for your kind word too!:) x

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  26. jessica ie12 February 2015 at 12:09

    The heels look so stunning!
    Love it ^^ Thanks for sharing


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  27. Marie Claire13 February 2015 at 00:55

    i really love your outfit and your handbag.
    but hello there sexy high heels <3 love it so much

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  28. Kumiko Mae13 February 2015 at 06:10

    Really thought it was a prada bag! Amazing! Anyway right now my fashion icon would be...
    Lauren conrad

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  29. Caity @ Moi Contre La Vie13 February 2015 at 23:53

    Unfortunately I've never seen Suits so I don't know this character, but that doesn't keep me from LOVING this look. These style dresses are my go-to for the office paired with a blazer - And sometimes tights - So I'm a huge fan of the style that you're rocking here. <3 GIGLove

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  30. MollyMia14 February 2015 at 03:56

    I've never heard of that tv series before! Will check that out soon. Love your dress, especially the black part detailing at the waist!

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  31. Princess Paris Shine14 February 2015 at 14:13

    What a really lovely outfit. But my fav are the shoes. Just perfect.
    Gig love
    Xxxx

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  32. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:42

    Thank you so much! I can't stop looking at them and just walking around in them either:p x

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  33. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:42

    ooh you definitely should check it out - it's so good:p x

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  34. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:43

    Thank you so much! Would definitely recommend checking the tv series out, even google image-ing their fashion is great for inspiration as well! x

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  35. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:44

    haha that's what I thought when I first saw it;p ooh she has immaculate style as well :) x

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  36. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:44

    hahah thank you so much! x

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  37. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:44

    Thank you :) x

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  38. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:45

    aww thank you! You know you've made a good choice when it's a hard decision deciding which piece you like the most :p x

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  39. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:45

    thank you so much, it means a lot :) x

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  40. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:45

    Thank you! I'm usually not that great at matching, so a one piece colour blocking dress is a great way to match :p x

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  41. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:46

    That's so true! It's so versitile! And you definitely could pull this off:D x

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  42. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:46

    Thank you so so much Tianna! The criss-cross is such a clever design :p x

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  43. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:49

    Thank you so so much Sarah! x

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  44. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:50

    I'm really glad that it does! It's amazing what some colours and criss-cross-ing can do! And I'm really glad that it turned out as sophisticated, thank you so much! x

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  45. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:51

    Thank you! Shopping online definitely is the way to go for me as well - less stress I'd say :p I don't think I could afford the things most celebrity wear so I love using their style as inspiration :) x

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  46. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)15 February 2015 at 09:52

    Thank you so much Lenya! You're a fashion icon yourself, you have such an awesome fashion sense! :) Have a lovely day! Fluffy has gotten so big now, don't really know where the time has gone ahha xxx

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  47. Agata Pokutycka15 February 2015 at 19:51

    I like Rachel; she plays a great character and I think you totally nailed the outfit.

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  48. Nicol Wong15 February 2015 at 20:08

    definitely a rachel zane look! i love her. i wish my work had a work outfit policy. if i wore something like this, id be "overdressed" lol

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  49. Beauty_Blogette16 February 2015 at 02:05

    This definitely looks like something that Rachel would wear. :) Good job!

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  50. Miss Ika16 February 2015 at 11:37

    your heels is perfect. Sexy and the same time elegant

    Blog :Beauty Secret

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  51. Sarah Lee16 February 2015 at 14:46

    The shoes are just perfect! I wouldn't dare to wear a pencil skirt! Something I'm scared of ><

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  52. cindy tong (cindysplanet.com)16 February 2015 at 16:27

    im in love with your heellsss!gorgeous and sexy...it's killer heel!

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  53. Khushboo Motihar17 February 2015 at 00:39

    Your dress is gorgeous and I cannot take my eyes off your heels! Great post dear GIG love :)

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  54. noniq18 February 2015 at 03:07

    Wow, your shoes are something, I really want to try buying from ebay - it sounds so goo deal, but the shipping is killing me and find myself better to eventually bid for one or two from mango or newlook at the counter in my city, cause the 20 Pounds will be raised for 200% or so due to tax :(

    noniq's diary | A blog by Noniq

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  55. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)22 February 2015 at 10:33

    Thank you so much Agata, it means a lot because I do love her style so much! x

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  56. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)22 February 2015 at 12:00

    Thank you so much! haha you should suggest it to them to introduce a work outfit policy:p but i guess this is a great outfit to dress up in as well if you're going to a business meeting or something :) x

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  57. Alyssia Slade22 February 2015 at 14:18

    I am so in love with that dress and just wish I had the figure for it!

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  58. Jenny Kearney22 February 2015 at 14:24

    Love the mix of colours on the dress, it's really nice!

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  59. Sinead22 February 2015 at 16:46

    I absolutely love that outfit. You look amazing!!!

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  60. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:15

    Thank you so so much! Now, I wish I could just own her entire wardrobe :p x

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  61. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:15

    Thank you!! x

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  62. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:15

    Thank you! Aww no how come you're scared of pencil skirts? x

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  63. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:16

    hehe they are so great, I can't stop looking at them :p x

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  64. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:16

    Thank you so much, I'm glad you enjoyed it! x

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  65. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:17

    really? oh gosh that's so annoying:/ I usually go for items that have free delivery unless the delivery price isn't extorionate. I hope there are some free delievery items for you!! x

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  66. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:17

    Thank you so much Lilinha! x

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  67. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:17

    I'm sure it would look gorgeous on you :) x

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  68. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:18

    I've never tried colour blocking before so I'm really glad you like it! x

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  69. Tiny Tang (lifeasapetite)23 February 2015 at 09:18

    thank you so much for your lovely comment! x

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  70. Monika Jones26 February 2015 at 14:38

    I'm totally in love with that dress! It looks great on you! Great styling hun!
    xoxo
    Bromley end of lease cleaners

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  71. Rachael C3 March 2015 at 18:26

    Those shoes are so gorgeous! I love this outfit, you look beautiful! x

    Rach xo || justrach.com

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  72. Isabella Wong (lifeasapetite)5 March 2015 at 15:51

    Thank you so much Monika! It really means a lot :) x

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  73. Isabella Wong (lifeasapetite)5 March 2015 at 15:52

    The print on the shoes do make it so much more interesting :) x

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  74. Isabella Wong (lifeasapetite)5 March 2015 at 15:52

    Aww thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say!! x

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  75. isa machado6 March 2015 at 11:24

    Stunning dress girl! ♡
    Thank you for your comment!
    I am following you on GFC and Bloglovin! Hope that you will follow back!


    Isa M., Tic Tac Living

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  76. Rebecca Gibbs16 March 2015 at 18:09

    I LOVE THE BAG!

    - Rebecca xx
    http://rxbxcca.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/got-secret-to-spill-look-no-further.html

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