Willow Lindley

Puppies grow into their paws. For years growing up, my shoe size was the same as my age, and by the time I was 10, my footwear was scaring me. I finally found my groove in my late teens by leaning into the classics: Converse high-tops—in black, cream, red, and navy—became my signature shoes, and in my 20s I gravitated toward ballet flats and men’s penny loafers, both of which were easy to find in my size and came in abundant colors and materials. But what happens when you get a job at Vogue and…

For our September issue’s collection of Last Looks, Vogue sought out 11 creatives—whose mediums range from painting to collage to comics—to create this wide-ranging portfolio.

Brought to you exclusively by Vogue Club Around the Vogue offices in New York, Willow Lindley is known as the go-to person for any fashion query. Looking for the best summer sandal? Ask Willow. Need a new tote to carry your laptop? Willow’s your girl. In a crisis because you have to be at dinner in 35 minutes and you don’t have a single pair of earrings stashed in your purse? Willow will find you a pair in five minutes flat! After starting her career at Huffington Post and Refinery29, Willow joi…

There’s nothing quite like the flash of bright lights illuminating a runway as music begins to pound through a venue. The audience members’ heads start to swivel to keep up with the newest designer wares as they are revealed one by one on models parading up and down in front of them. The energy is palpable. These are the moments we all look forward to as editors, but for me as Vogue’s accessories director, it’s not just what’s on the runway that gives me that flutter of excitement. Don’t get me…

I started to notice it on Sundays. Over the years, during those lazy weekend days, I’d throw on clothes to walk around the block to the bodega or to grab a midday coffee only to get to the front door and notice that my boyfriend and I were in matching outfits. Sometimes, these twinning moments made us laugh. Sometimes, they sent us back into our apartment so that one of us could change. I always blamed it on the day, since Sunday is in fact all about ease. As far as fashion is concerned, it’s a…

Your feet will thank you later.

Over the weekend, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London officially opened its doors after months of lockdown during the pandemic. Saturday saw visitors returning to the cultural institution and the debut of a brand-new exhibition titled “Bags: Inside Out,” which highlights iconic bags throughout history, ranging from Margaret Thatcher’s favorite ladylike Asprey tote to the sparkly Fendi Baguette made real-life famous when it appeared on the arm of the fictional character, Carrie Bradshaw, in…

Like many around the world, I’m currently coming down from binge-watching The Crown on Netflix. This season brought the highly anticipated introduction of Emma Corrin as a young Diana Spencer in all her gorgeous, late-’80s glory. Understandably, the internet has been ablaze since the show’s release with renewed obsession in her many stylish outfits from this period (and beyond), from the quirky sweaters to her big-bowed pregnancy blouses. It’s easy to understand. Diana’s magnetism is undeniable,…

Launched last year, Hope for Flowers blends Reese’s two decades of design experience in the industry with a very modern business model.

The razor-sharp tailoring and effortlessly draped evening dresses that have come to define Marina Moscone’s four-year-old brand may initially appear a little opulent for lockdown dressing, but it’s all a matter of how you wear them. “I think my collections are quite open to interpretation,” says Moscone cheerfully, speaking from her home in Manhattan. “I personally wear things so casually, so I like to hear that you find it suited to more occasions or dress-up. The most important thing is that i…

There’s no doubt that Bella Hadid has breathed new life into the hardwired headphones look. Sadly, no matter what I do to emulate her look, my own tethered experience is anything but cool. Having lost two sets of pricey earbuds over the last year, and after my latest mishap involving losing one, yes one, bud to a storm drain, I told myself I had to earn back my own trust before I could treat myself to a new pair. There’s no such thing as a good pair of cheap wireless earbuds, or so I thought. I…

When Camille Perry and Holly Wright joined forces last year to establish their new label, Tove, they knew—as will any fashion start-up—that the first year would be challenging. Just how challenging it would turn out to be in the age of the coronavirus, however, nothing could have prepared them for. When I talk to the pair as lockdown in London has already begun to ease, though, their outlook is unexpectedly upbeat. “We’ve been somewhat lucky as a direct-to-consumer business, which was always a p…

2020 has left us all in need of positive vibes. While I’m not one for escapism, I’ve been thankful to find daily joy in two activities: talking to my dad in the morning before my work day begins and watching Seinfeld to fall asleep. I’ve been living in my parents’ house since March but they’re not here. They’re in California with my brothers while I’m on the East coast. It’s a funny thing to live in a house full of your family’s stuff without them. For example, one of my father’s shirts is hangi…

At the risk of sounding dramatic, I’ve been waiting for this Etro striped long-sleeve shirt to go on sale for nearly a year. Ever since I saw the parade of models at Etro’s spring ’20 show in Milan wearing these perfectly ruffled mens long-sleeve striped shirts paired with paisley jeans, they’ve had my heart. I’m not a particularly preppy dresser, which is what someone might think if I happened to mention my love for these monogrammed button downs in casual conversation, but there was something…

There is no doubt that fashion favors the floral print this time of year. Quotes like “florals for spring, groundbreaking” or the more colloquial, “April showers bring May flowers” resonate for a reason. This year, as we find ourselves indoors more than out, it’s hard not to miss both the real flowers that we’re used to seeing sprout up as well as some of the lighter, brighter botanical pieces that we look forward to putting on as the season’s change. That said, I personally have a new favorite…

There is an undoubted blurring between our home and professional lives at the moment. Of course, many of us have quite literally brought our work home. In addition to finding new ways of completing our day-to-day jobs, we are also bringing people into our homes in new ways. With the rise of video conferencing of all kinds, I for one have had more virtual visitors over to mine in the last month than I would ever have in what I consider my “real” life. While this might be new territory, there is s…

It’s time to lean into simple pleasures in quarantine right now. For me, I find myself turning to small styling pleasures to start my day on the right foot every morning, like matching my sports bra to my leggings. Normally, I dress from the feet up as footwear has always been a way I set the tone for the day. When I’m tired, I turn to sneakers or ballet flats. A day of big meetings? The right, well-worn, low-heel will get me through a long day and give me the extra posture boost I need. Anyway,…

Staying connected is a major focus for everyone these days – checking in on friends by phone or text, scheduling parties over Zoom, even going on FaceTime dates. As we in New York enter into week four of staying home and the majority of the country continues along this trajectory of flattening the curve through social distancing, we’re all looking for new ways to reach out to the people we love. And sometimes leaning into the older ways of keeping in touch are just as uplifting – like snail mail…

I’m ecstatic to report that I have found a quarantine solution to perfect nails: Olive & June’s at-home manicure kits. I consider myself pretty low-maintenance when it comes to beauty. While I’m big into natural skin care and makeup, it’s definitely a 10-items-or-less routine between morning and evening, and I let my hair air-dry for most occasions. My one regular beauty indulgence is getting my nails done. No matter how many times I’ve tried, I’ve never been able to come close to the profession…

There is nothing like late winter to make you feel stuck in a wardrobe rut. With spring styles now being delivered to stores, there are so many goodies to get excited about—but very few that are appropriate for the weather over the next few weeks. So why not consider investing in something a little less seasonal, a little more timeless? Like the perfect modern gold cuff for a steal of a price. Jewelry always perks up an outfit and a shiny (not too shiny, though!) new bangle from Mejuri is just t…