America's Swift-heart

The incredible and talented, Taylor Swift graces the cover of July 2010's, Marie Claire Magazine (which debuts on stands June 8). She looked refreshed and remarkable on the cover and in the spread.

In her interview with Marie Claire's, Kimberly Cutter, she talked about buying Cher's old tour bus and revamping with her mom into a more "youthful and bright" look that suits the starlet's personality.

The 20 year old, is still on her Fearless 2010 Tour and has become bigger than she could have ever imagined. She is now a household name, not just by her young fans but, by parents who look at her as a shining role model. Swift is a girl who stays true to herself, family, fans and her AGE.

Age has become a big controversy with artists today. Britney made sexy, a word known to 14 year olds all over the world and sadly, Miley Cyrus is bringing that back around at 17. Rest assured that you would never witness Taylor in skimpy and provocative outfits to sell her records.

(Pictured to the right in a pale gray, sheer and rhinestone Dior, flowy dress.)

At just 20 years old, Swift has been number one on the Billboard Top 200 for 11 weeks straight, she took home four Grammys (including Best Album of the Year) and the MTV Moonman for Best Female Video, you might remember that more as "the Kanye incident". She has also received the CMA award for Entertainer of the Year in 2009, along with an enormous collection of miscellaneous trophies/awards.

Her recent concert sold out of tickets within 5 minutes of going on sale. This girl is on fire, but her attitude is as cool as ice, and I mean that in a good way.

Out of all her looks in this Marie Claire spread, I really admire the red dress on the cover. The softness of the rich color and the ruffled mesh crossing of the two textures brings out her best feature, her deep blue eyes. This look, her soft blown hair and the minimal make up were very age appropriate. There is that word again, Age. It's true when I said that this word has started a heavy controversy in this industry. But, as stated prior, Taylor is one artist who wouldn't cross that border so fast.

Though the cover look is very appealing, MY FAVORITE look, has to be the one of Taylor in the gorgeous, black Marchesa mini (below). I'm also guessing it's Marie Claire's favorite too as they featured it on Sarah Jessica Parker in last months issue. It's very daring, yet extremely elegant on such a petite, young lady. The dress paired with the Louboutin boots, were very fashion forward and exactly the right choice to balance the edginess of the ensemble.

Taylor Swift, trend-setting star and now a trend-setting fashionista. Do you agree?

(Swift pictured above in a Marchesa dress- same one SJP wore in last month's Marie Claire; Christian Louboutin booties and jewelry by J. Mendel and Cartier.)

(Photos courtesy of MarieClaire.com)

XOXO,

HollyWOULDnot