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Lianne Overboard

Pro-fashion, anti-ex-boyfriends and ready to become the next big thing, folk and soul singer Lianne La Havas just can’t stop sharing her innermost thoughts with the world. It’s a formula that has carried her to the brink of major league success. She tells Roe McDermott about her high-heeled journey towards the top.

Roe McDermott, 03 Apr 2012

“It’s nice to meet youuuuuuuu!” Lianne La Havas yodels as she nearly takes a tumble down the stairs of the Sugar Club. And no wonder. The pint-sized chanteuse is teetering on five-inch wedges. “I have to wear them – I’m only 5’2”, without them the people in the back wouldn’t be able to see me!” she laughs. “I have my trusty Doc Martins too, out of necessity – Ireland and your cobblestones!”

Whether she’ll be able to find them is another story, as her phone, stage outfit – and, slightly more importantly, band and crew – have all disappeared. “Where is everyone?!” the 22-year-old wails, wandering around the backstage area in mock despair.

“I feel left out!” It appears the lads have all fecked off next door for a couple of sneaky pints before her sold-out gig kicks off later that night. “Oh, I can’t go back. I was in there earlier – fans were already waiting and were chatting to us, it was lovely! But I had a Guinness and if I have another I’ll actually be drunk. I think someone has my phone, unless it’s hiding around here somewhere.”

Still searching, La Havas opens a suitcase to reveal what I can only describe as Hipster Barbie Princess’ dream dress-up box. Pulling out micro-shorts, flirty underskirts and whimsically printed blouses, she muses over what to don for this evening’s show, asking my opinion on a flouncy burnt orange mini-skirt.

With my assurance that it’s adorable, she decides to wear it later, and instantly seems less antsy. “See, this is the problem with touring with boys – you ask them an opinion and they either stare at you blankly or all give completely different answers. I need more oestrogen around here!”

Not that her fashion is suffering. Currently the epitome of London chic in tiny shorts, a leather jacket and gorgeous, bouncy curls, the singer’s quirky vintage/high street stage ensembles have already made her a bit of a style icon.

“I love vintage!” she enthuses. “And luckily London does that well. Any outfit that shows off that womanly shape and I’m there – nipped-in waists, ‘50s skirts, I love it all!”



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