Pop superstar Selena Gomez stars in the cover story of American InStyle Magazine‘s September 2017 edition captured by fashion photographer Phil Poynter. In charge of styling was Kate Young, who for the session selected looks from top brands such as Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen, Coach 1941, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana.

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“I really am. It’s great. I don’t depend on one area of my life to make me happy. It’s really important for me to love and nourish my friends and family and to make sure that I never get influenced by a guy. I’ve wanted to be in a strong headspace for years, and I really wasn’t. Before, I was so young and easily influenced, and I’d feel insecure. You want someone to add to your life, not to complete you, if that makes sense. I’m lucky because he’s more of a best friend than anything else.” - Selena on being in happy relationship with The Weeknd

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