Lourdes Leon is following in mom Madonna’s footsteps, always looking hip in cutting-edge fashion.

Lourdes’ latest fashion statement, however, cannot be found in any boutique. Lourdes is flaunting good, old-fashioned metal braces!

Some celebrities can thank good genes for their dazzling smiles, but most need a little help. Many of them flaunt straight, white teeth thanks to cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as caps, bonds and porcelain veneers. But there are also those newsmakers who take a less glamorous approach to achieve the perfect bite.

If your kid is balking at the idea of orthodontics, remind him/her about some of these famous metal mouths (courtesy of ABC News):

• Gwen Stefani (1991) as the lead singer of No Doubt
• Prince Harry (1999)
• Tom Cruise and Nicholas Cage  (2002)
• Danny Glover (2006)
• Dakota Fanning (2007)
• American Idol winner Fantasia (2008)

Of course, there’s nothing wrong with a charming, imperfect smile (look at Lourdes’ own mother!). Here are some famous folks with less-than-perfect teeth:

• David Letterman
• Hillary Clinton
• Jewel
• Kirsten Dunst
• Lauren Hutton
• Morgan Freeman

Julia Roberts. Farrah Fawcett. Denzel Washington. George Clooney. Which celebrity smile is your favorite?

The latest trend in outwear is the motorcycle jacket. We’re not talking Harley Davidson biker chic (although that’s pretty cool, too).

We like the motorcycle jacket — in fabulous new colors and fabrics — paired with just about everything.

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite, most stylish celebrities for a fashion show of this contemporary and versatile piece.

Black Leather…
The classic black, leather motorcycle jacket is exactly what we expect to see on Kristen Stewart. Here, Kristen pairs her jacket with denim cutoff shorts, a simple white tee, funky jewelry and Joan Jett hair. Jacket by PRPS.

Colors…

Beige
Dakota Fanning (left) looks cool and casual in a beige leather motorcycle jacket. She takes an otherwise boring outfit and makes it super hip with this well-fitted piece from Bebe Antique. Even though we’re sometimes not sure if Dakota is a big girl or a young woman, her clothes somehow are always age appropriate.

Gray
Meanwhile, Jessica Stroup (right) is too hot to handle in this H&M faux leather motorcycle jacket. The amazing gray-blue color beautifully complements Jessica’s sexy black mini dress. We can totally picture Jessica’s 90210 character wearing this very jacket.

Brown
Another gorgeous Jessica (Biel, left) wears her biker jacket in brown. With casual jeans and a what could be Justin Timberlake’s scarf, Biel’s William Rast leather motorcycle jacket offers a nice alternative to biker-black. Biel is dressed for shopping, lunching, or just hangin’ around.

Fabrics…

We absolutely love Blake Lively’s contemporary motorcycle jacket. The Alexander Wang piece combines soft denim blue suede, lambskin sleeves and a silk lining.

Not just for girls…

We can always count on American Idol winner and fashion icon Adam Lambert to show us the trends. In his black leather motorcycle jacket from the Monarchy Collection, Lambert is the consummate pop and rock star.

Other celebs spotted in motorcycle jackets include Lindsay Lohan, Kate Moss, Rihanna, Ellen Page, Demi Lovato and Rachel Bilson.

How about you? Do you like your leather black and studded or colorful and soft?

There was a time when looking like a vampire meant looking dark or gothic. But Twilight fans appreciate the real beauty of a vampire. Skin and smooth and perfect as marble. Satisfied golden eyes. Luscious blood-red lips.

Now anyone can flaunt vampire perfection.  This fall, Twilight Beauty.com will introduce two lines of makeup — Luna Twilight and Volturi Twilight — in conjunction with the release of New Moon.

Just as Bella cannot live without her Edward, makeup lovers will discover that they can’t possibly live without these fabulous new products.

Luna Twilight represents “the light coming through the darkness, the power of Edward’s love for Bella despite the obstacles that stand between them.” Choose from Just Bitten staining balm, Moonshadows eye color, and Mortal Glow blushing creme. In addition to the radiant makeup is the extraordinary packaging that any girl will proudly carry as an accessory.

Volturi Twilight “symbolizes never ending struggle between good and evil, right and wrong, love and lust.” Check out Twilight Venom lip stain, Immortal Liquid body shimmer, and Crown Metallic Mascara. Every package boasts the impressive royal crest of the ageless Volturi.

Twilight vampires are beautiful: Rosalie is perfect, Alice is darling, Victoria is wicked, and Jane is intimidating. No matter which gorgeous creature inspires you, Twilight Beauty gives you the tools you need to get there.

The Twilight Saga:  Teeny-bopper romance or timeless love story?

The adorable Hello Kitty character has been around for more than 35 years, but she’s never been more popular than she is right now. Celebs like Dakota Fanning, Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears and Perez Hilton are flaunting Hello Kitty everything — from apparel to bandages!

Retailers everywhere are jumping on the bandwagon, offering clothes, jewelry, handbags, footwear and many more fun items — all boasting the familiar big-eyed kitty with no mouth.

Jewelry
Paris Hilton (above), Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus and other celebrities have been spotted wearing diamond-encrusted Hello Kitty necklaces.

This Hello Kitty Hot Pink Necklace (right) from Hot Topic features a funky pink 17″ chain with a 1-1/2″ enamel Hello Kitty pendant. Find it online or in Hot Topic stores for $12.

Accessories
Avril Lavigne (left) likes Hello Kitty slippers.

Find a pair for your little lady at Sanrio.com, the official site for Hello Kitty products. Her feet will be cozy warm in these pink, fluffy Hello Kitty Face Slippers (right), just $16.50.

First Aid
Mariah Carey has an enormous Hello Kitty collection. She wears Hello Kitty apparel, holds plush Hello Kitty toys on stage, and even heals her boo-boos with Hello Kitty Band-Aids.

You can find a box of Hello Kitty Band-Aid childrens adhesive bandages in most drugstores and online at Amazon. About $3 for a box of 20.

I have a Hello Kitty notebook. What do you — or your kids — have that features the feline icon?

The immensely popular Twilight movie stars some of the most gorgeous people we’ve ever seen. The pale, smooth-as-marble skin of Edward, Alice, Rosalie, and the rest of the Cullen vampires exemplify the beauty of fair skin.

For decades, tanned celebs led scores of teens to hit the tanning beds and beaches — with little or no protection — in search of that golden look of Hollywood. Sadly, tanned skin is damaged skin, and many sunbathers are now paying a heavy price for their tanning indulgences. Dermatologists and plastic surgeons are making a fortune helping prematurely aged stars look young again, while other medical professionals are coming to the aid of unfortunate sun worshipers who suffer from deadly skin cancer.

Some stars decided to take a safer route, opting for spray-on and other artificial tans notoriously referred to as the orange-y fake bake. But more and more young celebrities are embracing their porcelain skin and bringing a new-found glamour to pale. Here are just a few of these natural beauties:

Dakota Fanning — acting since age 5, Dakota landed the coveted role of vampire Jane in the Twilight sequel, New Moon

Abigail Breslin — 12-year-old Kit Kittredge really is “an American Girl”

Avril Lavigne — Lavigne makes pale look hot, whether she’s rocking out on the music scene or designing clothes on the fashion scene

Emma Roberts — Julia’s niece has three movies coming out in 2009

Alexander Ludwig and Anna Sophia Robb — the new Race to Witch Mountain stars are attractive on-screen siblings

Daniel Radcliffe — Harry Potter bared more than just his fair face in the much talked-about play, Equus

Frances Bean Cobain – the fair lass is the daughter of Courtney Love and late Nirvana frontman, Kurt Cobain

Kristen Stewart — Twilight’s “Bella Swan” doesn’t have to change into a vampire to flaunt her smooth skin

Lily Cole — Look for her lily-white skin in this year’s Rage and The Imagination of Doctor Parnassus

Rumer Willis – the daughter of Demi Moore and Bruce Willis was one of People magazine’s 2008 Most Beautiful celebrities

Are you ready to embrace your fair complexion?