Dita Von Teese says that drugs nearly destroyed her world famous physique when she was a teenager.

Teese, 37, admits that her flirtation with drugs quickly turned into a habit that took it’s toll on her body. She says that her weight dropped to just 91 pounds and that she lost her breasts in the process. Even after kicking drugs and regaining her health her boobs were never quite the same, so she opted for implants.

She explained:

“I was a bit of a party girl in the early ’90s and used LSD and Ecstasy. Eventually my weight dropped to 6stone 7-lbs. (91 pounds) and I looked terrible, so I gave up drugs. My breasts never recovered, so when I was 21 I had 32D implants. Now I’m a healthy 8st 2-lbs. (114 pounds).”

And looking good at that weight, I might add.

Dita spoke about her supposed “Drug ravaged boobs” on her Twitter yesterday saying, “Tabloid Headline:”Von Teese’s drug-ravaged boobs.” I was just thinking I could go for a (drug-free) boob ravaging, romance novel style.”

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Gwen Stefani and Dita Von Teese at the Fashion Group International’s 26th Annual Night of Stars held at Cipriani Wall Street, downtown Manhattan, New York.

Who’s the hotter diva? This one is tough, I adore them both..BUT I think I am going to have to go with Gwen. She’s been my girl crush for years!

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Dita Von Teese took to her Twitter account yesterday to lash out at a paparazzo who insulted her after she landed at LAX.

She posted:

“Nice welcome to LAX. If pics run with my hand over my face, it’s because this paparazzi was shouting in my face, ‘pose you f-ing bitch.’”

What. a. prick.

So I made a mental note of the post and then of course checked my photo agencies today. I found what are probably the pics in question. Too bad, because I typically like this agency, but obviously this particular photographer is pushing it too far. Dita is a lady, because instead of freaking out on the loser (like I would have done) she simply covered her face with her hands and moved on.

If she would have lashed out on him as he held the camera, it would have created controversy and his pics would be worth more. He wanted a reaction, and good for Dita, she didn’t give him the satisfaction of one. I would have wanted to clock that guy if he said that to me. But you have to be careful with that too, because those photographers are sue happy bitches.

Best part of all this? The photos are titled: “Dita Von Teese is camera shy when she is spotted at LAX.” Pfft.

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Dita Von Teese shows off her ample cleavage as she arrives at London’s Movida nightclub.

Earlier in the evening Dita launched her new range of lingerie called “The Party Edition” at the Dorchester hotel.

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Dita Von Teese attends the premiere of the new show “Coeurs Croises” (aka “Heart Crusaders”) at Crazy Horse cabaret house in Paris.

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Dita Von Teese attends “Evening with Women: Celebrating Art, Music & Equality” at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.

The always flawless Dita looked amazing this weekend. But forget her, check out those HOT shoes!

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Dita Von Teese is set to begin recording a new album after recently signing a record deal.

The burlesque star has been wanting to branch out into other artistic ventures such as writing and acting.

She confirmed the deal saying, “I signed a deal with Interscope in Europe.”

Ugh. I love Dita, but as I have said before, they will give anyone a record deal these days. I just can’t see Dita taking over the charts and will be floored if she is any good. Should I go out on a limb and say it will be highly publicized and over synthesized?

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Dita Von Teese shops around Hollywood, first at Fred Segal, later at Decades Two on Melrose Ave.

I totally covet this woman’s wardrobe.

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Sorry boys, but we’re stuck with Carol Alt as our December Playboy covergirl.

Not that that’s a bad thing necessarily, I actually like Carol, but would prefer by 100x to see Dita Von Teese in the centerfold than I would a model twenty-years past her prime. Sorry, Carol.

Besides, Dita is such great eye candy. Whether you think she is beautiful or not, you know you love to stare.

See unedited pics at Germany’s Playboy website.