I’m not one to have music playing all of the time; I’m more a creature of quiet…
THE STORY
…in the car or at home, I’m just as often listening to the quiet, lost in my own thoughts, as I am listening to music. Don’t get me wrong, I love music. I mean who doesn’t? It has the power to make you feel, to make you remember and to make you dance. It can bring a smile to your face or tears to your eyes. And in rare cases, goosebumps. No hyperbole here today my friends. There were truly times at the Elton John concert that I had goosebumps. I was completely mesmerized for over two and a half hours. The talent that man possesses is just beyond.
There was no opening act. C’mon, seriously. Would you want to be the musician that had to open for Elton? The concert was scheduled to start at 8:00. By 8:01 he had sedately walked on to the stage, sat at his piano and started to play. “Funeral For A Friend” was the opening song. Haunting, beautiful, goosebump inducing. If you’re not familiar, you’re missing out. Google it, play it, love it. Even if you aren’t a fan, you cannot deny the talent.
He played for over two and a half hours with no break. Nothing crazy, no back up dancers and wild choreography. Just the man, his piano and his band; several of whom have been with him since the 60’s. For me, the true indicator of talent is if a singer sounds the same live as on a studio album. Please, is there really any question here? Every single song sounded just as perfect as if you were listening to it at home. The boy and I were enthralled the entire time. It was everything we had hoped for and then some. There’s nothing better than when something you’ve wanted for so long turns out to be just as perfect as you imagined it would be. If you missed the story in regard to why this particular concert was so essential, take a quick read of Wednesday’s post.
THE OUTFIT
What else would a girl wear to an Elton John concert other than sequins? There was no doubt in my mind that whatever I decided to wear it would involve sequins. I finally settled on my favorite gold sequin top. The slouchiness of it is perfect with boyfriend jeans. And in my humble opinion, the best boyfriend jeans to wear with a gold sequin top is the pair with the highest degree of rippage. Even though I just made that word up, you all totally know what I mean; not just distressed jeans, but ripped up jeans. Lucky for me, they just so happen to be my favorite pair. I actually attached the gold chain and wore the leopard clutch as a cross body bag because it was easier. No neck embellishment necessary; earrings and a few bracelets were all the extra bling that was needed.
THE TIP
As a general rule, if I’m wearing sequins (especially a top) I keep the accessorizing to a minimum. If you’re looking to go a little over the top, then feel free to pile on the neck bling. But if you’re going for the more subtle approach like I was here, stick to earrings and a bracelet or two. You can also add a standout bag or special belt. That way you’re still accessorized, but not to the point that passersby mistake you for a Mardi Gras float.
THE LINK UPS
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Top: Ebay (Similar); Clutch: Similar; Jeans: GAP via Poshmark (Similar); Jacket: JCPenny (Similar)
