Taylor Swift: Whole Lotta Love

On her insecurity: “Middle school was what programmed me to be semi-insecure, like, all of the time. I didn’t fit in….I’d stand on the outside of the circle but I was never really in. That’s when I started to realize there’s this thing called rejection.”

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On ex-boyfriends: “I don’t think I’ve ever yelled at an ex-boyfriend. Ever. I’m not a yeller. I’m not a fit thrower. If something is done, it’s done.”

Printed double-faced satin dress, price on request, sandals $1,895, both, Proenza Schouler, at Proenza Schouler, NYC.

On the speculation surrounding her songs and famous exes: “To me it’s just writing songs the way I always have. It’s me sitting on my bed feeling pain I didn’t understand, writing a song, and understanding it better. If people want to dissect the lyrics, that’s their right, but it’s all coming from the exact same place as where I started. It’s just something I do to feel better.”

Pink latex emroidered caraco, price on request, silk faille shorts, $690, both, Oscar de la Renta, visit oscardelarenta.com. Cotton tank top, Calvin Klein Underwear, $28.

On rumors: "I'm sure if I looked up the latest Google Alerts rumor it would say I’m chasing somebody who doesn’t like me as much as I like him – people love that angle on me. They’re like "Oh Taylor, coming on too strong again, chasing boys. I never chase boys. They don't like it!"

Beaded cape, gloves, prices on request, jeans, $490, hat, $995, leather belt, $395, pumps, $825, all, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, at Saint Laurent, NYC.

On the cover: Metallic leather and bonded jersey bomber jacket, Burberry Prorsum, $3,395, visit burberry.com.

Taylor Swift wears a printed dress from Louis Vuitton, a white gold necklace with onyx and diamonds from Van Cleef & Arpels, and a diamond bracelet from Harry Winston.

Read the full interview in our March issue on newsstands February 19!

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