Taylor Momsen is fall fashion fierce on the September 2009 cover of Teen Vogue.
The 16-year-old Gossip Girl, who just celebrated her birthday on Sunday, opened up to the mag about Hannah Montana, her band Pretty Reckless and her new style. Check it:
On dating older guys: “I’m not dating anyone right now, but I’ve had lots of relationships. My parents know that I’m not going to date someone who’s sixteen. Boys are so much less mature than girls as it is; there’s just no way— I would eat a boy my age alive.”
On being in the music industry now: “I don’t want to lose the artistry—a lot of people in music right now are faces—manufactured. I don’t want to be that.”
On growing up in front of the camera: “I kind of grew up in front of the camera: I started modeling when I was two. I was never pushed into it, but I never really chose it either. That’s why music is so different for me—I’ve known since I was little that this is what I want to do.”
On almost being cast as Hannah Montana: “I think it’s a great opportunity for Miley [Cyrus], but yeah, I guess I am relieved [that I didn't get it]. If I had gotten the part, it would be a very different show. It wouldn’t have worked for me. I push back.”
On her new updated look: “I know people were a little, um, taken aback. But it wasn’t me that changed—it was just that I decided to start being myself. Now I do my own makeup, my own hair, and dress myself, and it feels better.”
For more behind-the-scenes photos of Taylor, check out TeenVogue.com.
Taylor Momsen - Teen Vogue Cover Shoot