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Substance Abuse is No Joke

You might think that being a celebrity is all photographs and parties, but for anyone who follows the tabloids, it sometimes seems that celebrity destruction is inevitable. The pressure to fail is especially intense on today’s young female celebrities, who not only have to attain to certain standards of beauty and appearance, but career maintenance as well.

In so many words, being a celebrity isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. The stresses of the media and the tabloids, mixed with the sudden influence of popularity and income, make substance abuse and eating disorders an easy temptation. They are ways of deflecting the stresses of celebrity and by replacing emotion with the illusion of control and enjoyment.

While the media will often make jokes about the drunken, self-abusive exploits of female celebrities, it is a reality for all of those involved. Additionally, it does nothing to dispel the sense of shame people attribute to substance abuse and eating disorders.

In fact, part of the reason that these conditions persist is because people are ashamed to tell others about their personal struggles. If you or someone you know is suffering from substance abuse, you know that it’s no joke. If you’re addicted, you’re not only harming yourself, but you’re harming those around you, too.

Fortunately, there is help. Rehab and counseling centers, such as MichaelsHouse.com, exist to help people in need. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, sometimes rehabilitation is the only way to bring them out of it. The most effective rehabilitation deals directly with the addictive condition and brings everything into the light, free of shame and condescension.

The media tends to downplay the severity of celebrity drug and alcohol abuse. Substance abuse tends to alienate its victims and separate from those around them. Encourage those around you to come out of the darkness and reconnect with their friends, the world, and most importantly, themselves.

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The Star Hotels of Italy: An In-Depth Look

The pinnacle of romance, the height of luxury: these are the images of Italy painted for you in splendor, and there’s nothing more of an echo to that beautiful endeavor as staying at some of the most prestigious hotels ever managed right in Italy. There are three star hotels you must check out: theSplendid Venice Hotel, the Boscolo Exedra Milan, and the Il Pellicano. Each is a luxury hotel Italy can be proud of, among the many other luxurious resorts in Italy, show the amount of variety available. There’s so much to experience and see in Italy — straight from the crystal waters of Venice to the fields of Tuscany. Be sure to pack breathable clothes, too — festive button-downs, nice bright-colored slacks, and classy sandals. Enjoy your visit in Italy!

The Splendid Venice Hotel is exactly what the name implies. Right in the heart of Venice between St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge, Venice is shown in all its quaintness and warmth with the quietness of the water surrounding you. Some of the services actually include a Nintendo Wii Fit, and Wi-Fi internet available. A library is also available. Complete with 165 rooms, Splendid Venice is exactly that: splendid.

The Boscolo Exedra Milan enters a whole new realm of innovation, sporting the fusion of classic Italian style, art and original design with the uniqueness of the Boscolo Collection. Featuring two sophisticated restaurants, 154 rooms including nine thematic suites and a luxury spa, the Boscolo Exedra Milan truly defines the spirit of Milan in fashion with innovations of design.

The third, the Il Pellicano, takes you to the outdoors, the full paradise reminiscent of Tuscany. As a matter of fact, it’s located in an untainted part of the Tuscany coast where nature remains largely untouched. The aroma of roma tomatoes and parmigiano reggiano are the staples of this beautiful resort under the sun.

Come experience Italy. These three hotels beckon you.

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The Impact of Celebrities on Fashion

There is no denying that celebrities have a huge impact on the fashion world and an even greater impact on what the general public wears and what they do not. While celebrities are influential especially with their style, the rest of us still decide what looks of theirs that we want to duplicate and what looks we want to scrap all together. Here are a few examples of how the public sees through some of more off-the-wall celebrity outfits and proves that just because a celebrity jumps off a cliff does not mean we will follow.

A perfect example of celebrity style that never caught on is Lady Gaga’s meat dress. While most of Lady Gaga’s wild styles aren’t available in your local department store, most of them are inspirations for other toned down versions and some of them do catch on. However her meat dress was not one of them.  Love her or hate her, she has become a top figure on style lists everywhere but no one has attempted to even loosely imitate her meat dress escapades yet.

A classic example is Bjork’s famous swan dress. While it certainly made headlines, no one was duped into a serious copy cat. Duplicates have been seen for costumes and parodies but never as serious wear. Nor has anyone drawn inspiration from the concept by wearing another dress shaped like an animal. Some of us may give great importance to what celebrities wear on the red carpet but we always think twice about wearing the style home.

Celebrities may influence what we think of fashion but they certainly do not dictate our style. We are conscientious consumers who critically think about each new fashion and when we are presented with a style dud, we recognize it immediately for what it is.

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Getting Back Into Jeans Shape

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Okay, it’s January. So after close to two solid months of eating cookies, candy, pies and deliciously huge meals, it is time to get back into the Apple Bottom shape you were in around October. Forget about swim suit season, and all of its trauma- let’s just focus on getting back into jeans shape. While you might be tempted to lock yourself in a basement with a few gallons of water and a heater and just “diet” away the pounds, dieting is not enough. All you will end up doing in the end is starving yourself, which always leads to going back to gorging on everything in sight at the first chance you get. Everybody plans to lose weight around the first of the year, so here’s how you can actually do it.

First off, you need to start eating more. Yes, you read that correctly, you need to eat more. While most people think that eating one massive meal a day is the best way to keep slim, the exact opposite is really true. When you eat more meals (every two hours), and each one is small, you never feel hungry. That means you won’t gorge later on. And you will also keep your metabolism burning at full force. So even when you’re going about your regular daily errands, you will be burning off more calories naturally.

Another thing you are going to have to do is exercise. Yes, there is no getting around it. Working out is something you will need to do, whether you really want to or not. Take the stairs, walk the long way in the parking lot, and most importantly, get active. You need to sweat every day, and you need to get a little bit out of breath, too. How you choose to do these things is up to you, but if you don’t do those by this time next year you won’t even be in Mumu shape.

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Male Fashion Icons

There are a ton of female celebrities everywhere we look who we can always trust to have the latest fashion trends. From Lady Gaga’s extreme, wild outfits to Katie Holmes’ classic closet, female celebrities are always on the move showing women what’s the new trend and what’s old news. But who shows men the new fashion trends in a public way? While they may be fewer in number, there are certain male celebrities we can continually rely on to show men what is up and coming in the world of fashion.

One sexy celebrity who is always out and about flaunting his distinct style is Justin Timberlake. His style has certainly changed from his boy band days, these days Justin is never in the spotlight without rocking some new trend. Justin’s classy yet casual style combines a sophisticated element with a comfortable ease that has left men everywhere trying to duplicate it. Justin certainly was an important element in the comeback of the skinny tie making it a sort of signature piece in his wardrobe. Even while out golfing, Justin keeps it stylish by pulling off plaid, golfer clothes with a vintage class while adding a young, spunky element.

Another hot new celebrity that has been on everyone’s style watch lately is Rob Pattinson. This Twilight star has not just been catching the eye of vampire fans everywhere but has also been making stylish statements whenever he steps out into the public eye. Rob’s style is very eclectic, mixing dark elements with a dash of elegance. Rob’s style is as unique as he is; stepping out on the red carpet in a maroon suit is definitely something only Rob would do. Rob also likes to dress down and keeps it casual wearing lots of plaid and v-neck t-shirts. Men everywhere are watching these style icons, waiting for the latest fashion trends.

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Feel-Good Television Clothing Ads

Television commercials play a big role in the public’s choice of clothing. Sometimes you don’t even realize what exactly is being advertised. You are just drawn in by the music, the theme, the vibrant colors, the celebrities and the fun. Before you know it, you are compelled to peak into the particular department store while in the mall or walking around downtown, even if you’re not planning to shop.

The Boyfriend Trousers Ad

Many of the more successful clothing stores have elaborate and eye catching commercials. Some television commercials are just simple and fun. One example is the Boyfriend Trousers ad from The Gap, where Claire Danes has a playful dance-off with Patrick Wilson. Each shows off his or her dance moves and in a short time, you find yourself smiling and amused. The commercial ends with Patrick holding Claire in his arms while she wears the pants he was wearing only seconds before.

Buy Clothing and Feel Loved

The message to women in this commercial is that if you wear these pants, you will have lots of fun and love in your life. Never mind that you will actually be wearing men’s pants; the point is that your man will find you amusing and love you regardless.

Wear Stripes to Create Peace

Another message used in a Gap commercial was that of world peace and harmony. You saw the trend of striped clothing promoted by various actors, musicians and comedians. They were seen individually sporting striped clothing while singing and dancing to the same song with lyrics about people all over the world joining hands and spreading love. It’s a feel-good theme and by the time you are done watching it, you might feel compelled to run out and buy the striped clothing. After all, everyone wants love and world peace, right?

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