Hailee Steinfeld dons Missoni swimwear for poolside spread... and reveals the meaning behind her song Love Myself

Hailee Steinfeld donned a skimpy Missoni top and briefs for a poolside spread shot by photographer Mona Kuhn.

The 19-year-old Oscar nominee served as guest editor and cover girl for the May edition of harper by Harper's Bazaar.

The 5ft8in brunette - who stays fit with strength-training and cardio - also got leggy in a fuzzy pastel top and shorts from Moschino Couture.

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Not-so-typical teen: Hailee Steinfeld donned a skimpy Missoni top and briefs for a poolside spread shot by photographer Mona Kuhn

Not-so-typical teen: Hailee Steinfeld donned a skimpy Missoni top and briefs for a poolside spread shot by photographer Mona Kuhn

Hailee revealed more details of the meaning behind her lead single Love Myself off her debut studio album Haiz.

'It's about how much power there is in self-love and being able to provide for yourself,' Steinfeld said of her song.

'I don't think loving yourself is easy, but I'm realizing the importance of it more and more.'

The Barely Lethal actress has three main priorities in her life - career, family, and dating - in that order. 

On newsstands Tuesday! The 19-year-old Oscar nominee served as guest editor and cover girl for the May edition of harper by Harper's Bazaar

On newsstands Tuesday! The 19-year-old Oscar nominee served as guest editor and cover girl for the May edition of harper by Harper's Bazaar

Former child star: The 5ft8in brunette - who stays fit with strength-training and cardio - also got leggy in a fuzzy pastel top and shorts from Moschino Couture

Former child star: The 5ft8in brunette - who stays fit with strength-training and cardio - also got leggy in a fuzzy pastel top and shorts from Moschino Couture

Put your pins on display in Hailee's Moschino tweed shorts

Hailee Steinfeld modeled some of summer's hottest styles in the latest edition of harper by Harper's Bazaar. Clad in styles by Missoni, Miu Miu, and Moncler, the talented teen proved to be very photogenic.

Here she wears a short sleeve sweater and a pair of tiny shorts by Moschino. The pastel hues work so well together, especially with the contrasting black trim.

Now that warmer weather is upon us, we can't wait to show off our stems and a pair of hot pants like Hailee's is a great way to do it. The tweed fabric gives these soft pink beauties an element of sophistication so we're definitely on board with this look.

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'I mean, there's always time for dating,' shrugged the homeschooled millennial.

'I do feel that right now though - and I hate saying this - my top priority is what I'm working on. It's that and family, and then everything else.'

When it comes to heroes, Hailee favours the 'stripped down and casual' appeal of nineties supermodel Kate Moss.

'It's not like top five - she's my number one. I carry pictures of [her] to the salon,' Steinfeld revealed.  

'It's about how much power there is in self-love and being able to provide for yourself': Hailee revealed more details of the meaning behind her lead single Love Myself off her debut studio album Haiz

'It's about how much power there is in self-love and being able to provide for yourself': Hailee revealed more details of the meaning behind her lead single Love Myself off her debut studio album Haiz

'My top priority is what I'm working on. It's that and family, and then everything else': Steinfeld has three main priorities in her life - career, family, and dating - in that order

'My top priority is what I'm working on. It's that and family, and then everything else': Steinfeld has three main priorities in her life - career, family, and dating - in that order

'She's my number one. I carry pictures of [her] to the salon': When it comes to heroes, Hailee favours the 'stripped down and casual' appeal of nineties supermodel Kate Moss

'She's my number one. I carry pictures of [her] to the salon': When it comes to heroes, Hailee favours the 'stripped down and casual' appeal of nineties supermodel Kate Moss

'A total chameleon. She can pull anything off': The Barely Lethal actress also sang the praises of Rihanna (pictured), Cindy Crawford, Karlie Kloss, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Keaton, and Lauren Hutton

'A total chameleon. She can pull anything off': The Barely Lethal actress also sang the praises of Rihanna (pictured), Cindy Crawford, Karlie Kloss, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Keaton, and Lauren Hutton

'Whenever I'm getting ready for an event, I'll pull out a favourite like this one, look in the mirror, and think about how I can recreate it. There is an effortless sophistication and vibe about her that I simply love.'

The LA native also sang the praises of Rihanna, Cindy Crawford, Karlie Kloss, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Keaton, and Lauren Hutton.

Hailee will next play Cate Barrow in the crime drama Term Life - hitting US theaters/VOD on April 29 - alongside Vince Vaughn, Taraji P. Henson, and Bill Paxton.

The Rock Bottom belter will next perform June 11 at the 106.1 BLI Summer Jam taking place at New York's Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh.

Hitting US theaters/VOD on April 29! Hailee will next play Cate Barrow in the crime drama Term Life alongside Vince Vaughn (L), Taraji P. Henson, and Bill Paxton

Hitting US theaters/VOD on April 29! Hailee will next play Cate Barrow in the crime drama Term Life alongside Vince Vaughn (L), Taraji P. Henson, and Bill Paxton

Pitch Perfect? The Rock Bottom belter will next perform June 11 at the 106.1 BLI Summer Jam taking place at New York's Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh

Pitch Perfect? The Rock Bottom belter will next perform June 11 at the 106.1 BLI Summer Jam taking place at New York's Nikon at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh

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