Last week (back in May) I excitingly attended the last date of her highly acclaimed and sold out Gold Tour, that finished at Manchester Academy. I must say I was really looking forward to this gig, the great music, the electric atmosphere, the stage set-up & special effects and most importantly Elly…what would she be wearing? I asked myself.
Never failing to un-impress, Elly debuted a dramatic high-necked long black cape for the opening song ‘Tigerlily’, which she swished around the stage profusely. She then removed this garment to reveal a monochrome ensemble suitably matched by her other band members. Wearing an eighties style black blazer with a fuss-free contemporary take on white lapels, her trademark lady silhouette gold and cream pendant and black trousers with gold ribbon trim, Elly serenaded the audience with her stylish persona and infectious charm.
All the greats were performed including a lovely acoustic song called ‘Savior’ that was wrote by Elly somewhat five years ago. The lighting on stage was particularly magical, with mood enhancing hues violet, turquoise and orange beaming down on Elly and being projected into the audience. The lights for me were an integral part of the show, evoking a stylistic stage of a northern light esque presence.
Minimalist art deco style screen props were placed in the centre and surround of the stage, which prolifically added a suave and nostalgic reading to the visuals of La Roux’s performance.
Quickly darting off stage for a few moments and then come back on and reveal yet another beautiful stage outfit…this time around Elly donned a white double breasted jacket with black lapels that perfectly complimented the rest of her understated outfit.
Looking every inch the androgynous swaggerer, Elly belted out her highly anticipated ‘In for the Kill’ which the audience and myself receded with excitement.
With ‘Fascination’ done and dusted, Elly and the band Said their farewells and disappeared out of view, to everyone’s dismay. After claps, chants and the occasional outburst from a La Roux hungry fan, the band re-appeared with Elly to perform their final song ‘Bulletproof’ which re-ignited the last mad dancing session for the evening.
In yet another jacket, her third change in an hour, Elly sported confidently a more avant-garde look than before with a gold leather cropped and fitted military jacket, that looked utterly fantastic on stage.
I thought the gig was amazing, and Elly too, her style epitomises English eccentricity to a tee, dressing with bags of attitude and going against the grain of following too many trends. It’s very easy to achieve her look, with staple pieces of jackets, baggy shirts & tops, drainpipe trousers/jeans, loafers/brogues and heavy clunky jewellery don’t be afraid to mix up prints, contrasting fabrics and colours, as this only adds to an individual look.
For some Elly inspired pieces, New Look have a great selection of cropped military style jackets at the moment. For your pins try Topshop, I’ve seen some lovely floral leggings that would look fab with an oversized T-shirt and waistcoat. Office have these amazing collection of coloured Frank brogues, which are just Elly, those are on my current wishlist!!!
Surprisingly Elly didn’t don many a colour in Manchester, which her playful style is notoriously known for, however she did look incredibly chic and effortless…that’s what we like to see! A Brit trying not too hard…stay cool Elly…peace out!
Buy the album ‘La Roux’ from HMV.
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