Check out which of your favorite teen celebrities have a birthday this month!

July 2 - Ashley Tisdale. We’ve all seen her play Sharpay Evans in High School Musical, now we’ll see more of her in the upcoming High School Musical 3: Senior Year.

July 10 - Jessica Simpson. Big sister to Ashlee Simpson-Wentz has an upcoming country album due out this fall.

July 18 - Chace Crawford. This hottie plays Nate Archibald on Gossip Girl.

July 18 – Kristen Bell. Kristen is the voice of the narrator on Gossip Girl.

July 22 - Selena Gomez. Selena is currently filming the second season of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place and you’ll see her in the following two future projects: Another Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Program.

July 26 - Taylor Momsen. This star plays Jenny Humphrey on Gossip Girl. She also just signed to IMG Models to develop a modeling career.

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Blotting sheets are a summer must-have. These portable beauty treats instantly soak up excess oil and perspiration on the nose, forehead, and cheeks without disturbing your makeup. Just dab the blotting paper to the shiny areas of your face to soak up that oil while you soak up some sun.

Clean & Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets, $5.29 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena Shine Control Blotting Sheets, $7.89 at ulta.com

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Head to the beach with all the necessities for fun in the sun!

WHAT TO TOTE:

Sunscreen - Protect your skin from the sun’s powerful UVA/UVB rays.
Towel - Stretch out on a fabulous beach towel.
Sunglasses - Choose stylish shades that protect your eyes with UV protection.
Cell Phone - Stay connected and chat with friends.
Water Bottle - Stay hydrated while in the heat.
Money - Have some cash on hand for snacks

Make a splash with an oversized tote that stores everything from a fabulous beach towel to the all-important sunscreen. These fun bags hold all your seaside gear in gorgeous summer style.

1. Large Floral Print Jute Bag, $29.99 at baghaus.com
2. Canvas Bag with Detachable Beach Mat, $38 at baghaus.com
3. O’Neill Heat Wave Brown Travel Tote, $36.50 at pacsun.com
4. Volcom Moons N Shrooms Orange Beach Bag, $53 at pacsun.com
5. Roxy Hot Shot Tote, $27.99 at tillys.com
6. Skelanimals Jack Tote, $36.99 at tillys.com

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Peace and Luck Bracelets

This pack of six beaded bracelets features various peace and luck related charms featuring a four leaf clover with a white rhinestone, a wishbone, a Chinese symbol, and various other decorative beads. Bracelets are elastic for comfort and fit.

$11 at lulus.com

Get 15% off total order (no minimum purchase required) through 8/1/08, use coupon code teentaffy.

Selena Gomez

Show off your artistic ability with some Crayola magic. Dig out that mega-pack of crayons and drawing paper and dream up something big. Selena Gomez seems to have already picked her favorite color out of the bunch!

The 15-year-old star is currently filming the second season of Disney’s Wizards of Waverly Place and you’ll see her in the following two future projects: Another Cinderella Story and Princess Protection Program.

Add some color to your wardrobe with these super-cute crayon earrings and necklaces.

Yellow Crayon Earrings, $5 at bubblegumgoods.com

Crayon Necklace, $12 at playground-love.com

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A to Z Bookend, $45.95 at wrapables.com

Calling all book worms! Do you have heaps of books piling up in your bedroom? Here’s some fashion know-how to help organize all that reading material. From Harry Potter novels to Scholastic paperbacks you got way back in fourth grade, there’s a stylish way to manage all your favorites.

1. Divide all of your books into two piles. One pile for nonfiction (remember, this is where the biographies and craft books go) and the other pile for fiction.

2. In the nonfiction pile, divide the books according to subjects. For example, put all your SAT study guides together in one pile and all your books about fashion designers in another.

3. If you’re feeling really productive, take it a step further and alphabetize within each of the subject groups you create. For example, in the group of fashion designer books, put the designers in ABC order (Armani, Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, Etro, Fendi, Gucci, etc.).

4. In the fiction pile, organize the books in alphabetical order according to the last name of the author (Rawls, Rowling, Twain, etc.).

5. Find a sturdy bookcase that will hold all of your books. PB Teen and Target are just a couple of places where you can find stylish bookcases. Look around at yard sales, flea markets, auctions, or your grandma’s attic, you may even find a vintage bookcase that you absolutely adore.

Mirror Bookcase, $299 at pbteen.com

6. Place all of your organized nonfiction and fiction books onto the bookcase according to subject. Most books like to be stored upright, but very large books are best placed on their sides. If you have room, you may also want to dedicate one shelf to each group of books. Also, try not to squash books into shelves—you’ll damage them.

Simply Shabby Chic Small Bookcase, $99.99 at target.com

All of the time you invest in organizing your books will pay off. Imagine how easy it will be finding the right book when you need it. It’ll be a snap!

Show off those shoulders with a fabulous halter top that instantly jazzes up everything from skinny jeans to white shorts. The super-flattering silhouette suits most body types, and it keeps you cool and in style even on the hottest days.

Check out these halter top picks for the ones that’ll have you jumpin’ for joy this summer!

Mix-Stripe Halter, $24.50 at alloy.com

1. Full Tilt Mixed Dots Halter Top, $12.99 (sale) at tillys.com
2. Roxy Inside Out Halter, $19.01 (sale) at buckle.com
3. Ruffing It Halter Top, (Plus-Sizes), $28 at alight.com
4. Menswear Halter Top, $18.99 at charlotterusse.com
5. Tie-Front Halter, (Plus-Sizes), $12.99 (sale) at oldnavy.com
6. Floral Halter, $18.99 at charlotterusse.com