Celebrity Happy 24th Birthday, Taylor Swift! See Her Transformation By Katie Donbavand Katie Donbavand Instagram Twitter Katie Donbavand is an experienced, versatile editor and writer who has been creating content for digital audiences since 2007. As InStyle's BTS Editor, she speaks fluent ARMY and serves as their in-house Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단) expert covering fashion, new drops, and all else. She's also a Contributing Fashion Editor for PopSugar and has written for Sports Illustrated, the Chicago Tribune, and more. Additionally, she is an Audience Development Strategist and has worked with the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, Martha Stewart Weddings, Barron's, MarketWatch, Daily Paws, and HelloGiggles. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on December 13, 2013 @ 10:10AM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: John Sciulli/Getty, Picture Perfect / Rex USA Happy 24th birthday to Taylor Swift. Our favorite pop princess has had a huge year: Swift was the biggest winner at this year’s Country Music Awards, appeared as our gorgeous November InStyle cover girl, and was named Artist of the Year at the American Music Awards. So what kind of birthday present do you get for one of the biggest stars of music today? We’d advise against any diva-worthy splendor for something much more charming. Swift told us that some of her favorite things include: "Starbucks' Iced Caramel Lattes, M&M McFlurries and black eyeliner—without them I would be powerless!" Happy birthday, T. Swift. We’re celebrating by taking a look back at her transformation from girl-next-door to girl-selling-out-stadiums. MORE:• Taylor Swift makes History at the CMAs!• The Secrets to Taylor Swift’s Street Style Success• 7 Great Quotes We Couldn’t Fit Into Our November Cover Story with Taylor Swift