Avril Lavigne Elle Canada August 2009

 

Avril Lavigne is the cover girl for the August 2009 issue of Elle Canada.

Below are some highlights from her interview with the mag where she talks about her changing style, her clothing line, Abbey Dawn, and her new album coming out in November.

On her fans following her style:  “I knew my style really resonated with my fans when they dressed like me at my shows-that was pretty insane.  And it was so cool to see them change with me.  For the second record, I wore bondage pants and started putting black in my hair, and they started showing up looking like that too.”

On her clothing line Abbey Dawn: “I wanted this clothing line for so long, I wanted to do it right.  I didn;t just want a  Licensing deal; I wanted this to be my line, and I wanted to put everything I have into it.  I’ve been planning it for years.  It’s my own personal style-everything I love.”

On settling down:  “I see the fast pace continuing for awhile.  I don’t want to settle down.  If I’m going to have kids, it’s not going to be until later.  I have a lot I want to do, and I just want to have fun.”

On her new album reflecting her increasing maturity, but not leaving out her youthful pop-punk side:  “I’m a young spirit-I like to jump around and have a lot of fun.  I have a side that’s really feisty and a side that’s sensitive and mellow.  I’ve always loved playing ballads, but I also enjoy rocking out, so I like to mix it up.”