Click to access >> 10 Best Dressed Teens in Tinseltown, Part 1

Our kids worry about how they look for school, the mall, the football game… not the red carpet. That’s why my picks for the best-dressed teen celebrities is based on what the stars look like when they’re not modeling for the paparazzi.

#5 Chace Crawford
It’s probably unfair to put Chace Crawford on a best-dressed list. With a face and physique like his, Chace would look chic in a paper bag.

But the Gossip Girl star really does look his best when he’s not filming. Whether he’s wearing a white T-shirt or a Yankees ball cap, Chace drives the girls crazy.

Who else would rock a pair of Diesel Revick 88Z jeans (left) like Chace?

Photo courtesy of Coolspotters.com

#4 Minka Kelly
Is it possible that Minka inherited her fashion sense from her parents? Doubt it — Dad’s an Aerosmith guitarist, and Mom’s a former Vegas showgirl.

The Friday Night Lights beauty always looks amazing.

Here (left) Minka struts her stuff in a pair of Hudson Signature bootcut jeans. Wow. And her furry friend makes the perfect accessory!

Photo courtesy of Coolspotters.com

#3 Zac Efron
Zac once said that he’s “an actor who can sing a little bit.” But after his performances in High School Musical and Hairspray, it appears he can do both… and more.

What’s not to like about Zac? He’s talented, handsome, devoted to his girlfriend, has great hair, and always looks fab.

This (left) is how he dresses to get a bite to eat at Hugo’s Restaurant.

Photo courtesy of Just Jared

#2 Demi Lovato
Disney’s newest rising star is Demi Lovato. The star of Camp Rock, Princess Protection Program, and Sonny with a Chance is also a rising star on the fashion front.

Demi likes to take risks trying anything from neon pink lipstick to gothic chains and studs.

Her unique style really shines here (left) in this IRO Vardith cotton vest paired with ripped jeans and strappy black boots.

It’ll be interesting to see how Demi transitions from funky teen to young adult.

#1 Leighton Meester
Gossip Girl Blair Waldorf has access to the finest fashions. Sometimes it’s tough to tell if Leighton Meester, who plays Blair, is wearing her own duds or something from the show.

Leighton has superb taste. Here she is (left) out on the town in Phi zip black leather pants and a Proenza Schouler Resort 2010 bag.

Leighton has the best fashion instincts (or maybe the best stylist?) in Tinsel Town.

Photo courtesy of Just Jared

“Show the Twins”
“Female Students Wanted for Sexual Research”
“Female Streaking Encouraged”

You’ll find these lovely sentiments on the New College line of  T-shirts from Abercrombie & Fitch. The American Family Association (AFA) is not happy.

In a recent email press release, AFA president Tim Wildmon stated, “Abercrombie & Fitch does not merely sell a popular line of clothing, they sell a lifestyle. And because A&F clothing is popular among teens and college kids, the influence of their sex-as-recreation lifestyle is widespread.” According to the AFA, younger teens and pre-teens are also a target of the retailer’s “sexualized shirts” and “pornographic-themed material.”

The AFA is right. Abercrombie & Fitch knows darned well that kids, tweens and young teens covet the clothes their elder role models wear, and A&F clothing is well represented in pop culture. Characters from The O.C., The Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill and the blockbuster movie Twilight wear A&F apparel. The actors who play our favorite roles — Jennifer Anniston, Chace Crawford, Alexis Bledel, Nikki Reed — wear A&F in real life, too.

But beyond the whole “sex-as-recreation” argument is the fact that these T-shirts are just downright sexist.

Parents:  Will you patronize this company whose “messages” degrade young women?

Girls aren’t the only ones wanting to have the latest hairstyles. Guys today spend a ton of money and effort getting just the right look. So, what is the “right look” for back-to-school 2009? Take a cue from some of today’s hottest celebrities:

The hunky “Gossip Girl” star Chace Crawford has THE look. It may seem like he just rolled out of bed, but that carefree look is the product of styling gel, highlights, and the perfect cut. Chace’s long bangs play up his gorgeous baby blue eyes. This style looks best on guys with chiseled facial features. One thing’s for sure… however Chace wears his hair in the upcoming remake of Footloose, it’ll look better than Kevin Bacon’s!

Some guys hate their curly hair, but Jake T. Austin of Disney’s “The Wizards of Waverly Place” knows how to work it. The Hotel for Dogs heartthrob once wore his hair to his shoulders. His new, shorter cut is more grown-up and masculine. Jake wears a side part and lets the curls go where they may. We’ve got our eye on this young man — he’s a “natural” as a little league baseball player in 2009’s The Perfect Game.

Then there’s Taylor Lautner. Sure, we love the long, luscious locks he wears as werewolf Jacob in Twilight and New Moon, but his cropped coif shows off his adorable half boy/half man features so beautifully! Taylor’s hair looks like it could suffer some serious cowlicks, but he’s got things under control with tons of layers. Long hair, short hair — heck, even bald — Taylor looks good.

Some obvious omissions from this post are Robert Pattinson (too wild), David Beckham (too shaved), and Zac Efron (too High School Musical). Tell us which hot Hollywood hunk you think has the best hair.