She’s not on the cover, but that doesn’t make the joy of seeing my favourite television musical actress letting it all loose for Nylon magazine‘s September issue. She’s all billowing shapes, messy Alexa Chung hair and soft leathers for this shoot, which shows us the American Idol alumnus in a totally new light, lending her a versatility that she hadn’t necessarily shown until now. I’m a fan – how about you?

Beachy, washed-out photography are by Justin Hollar. Styling by Zanna Roberts Rassi.