Author Archives: Donna Lethal

Donna Lethal

About Donna Lethal

Donna Lethal writes for her own blog (Lethal Dose), PCL, The Hair Hall of Fame, Celluloid Slammer, Find A Death, Scorchy Girls, Cold Dirt Press, and has a chapter in "Weird Hollywood." Her book, "Milk of Amnesia" is out now. She lives in John Carradine's old apartment and spends most days dividing her time between her 90lb pit bull and her 90-something neighbor. Send her your product samples!

Nia Peeples: Beauty Q&A

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I had the pleasure of chatting with Nia at the Time Warner Cabletime Party the other night. Anyone who’s met Nia is immediately disarmed by her natural beauty, charm, and down-to-earth warmth. She just glows! Nia also writes about beauty, … Continue reading →

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Time Warner “Cabletime” Party

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Time Warner Cable Media kicked off its’ “Cabletime” upfront series showcasing its original programming and new Regional Sports Networks Thursday night poolside at our favorite burger joint in town, The Roosevelt. Joining Nia Peeples, Ron Perlman, Joey Lawrence, Vanessa Marano … Continue reading →

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Fitness for a Cause

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Donna Lethal

On the Santa Monica Beachfront the morning,  the LA Beat joined Refine Mixers, Equinox, and This Shirt Helps for a day full of fitness in support and benefit of the charity Waves For Water.  We began with Jennifer Pastiloff’s  early … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Ami Murray

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Ami’s a former makeup artist, so when we asked her for her 10 things she couldn’t live without, she gave us 5 more as a bonus! This is an LA Girl who knows skin. Which is what we love! In … Continue reading →

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Gel Manicure, 18 Days

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Donna Lethal

You read that right! Cost: $20. Not a single chip and these little beauties survived a trip to Boston and back and four daily dog walks. I may use gloves while I wash dishes, but I put these to the … Continue reading →

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Fitness for a Cause: Join Us!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Donna Lethal

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Blo Hollywood

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Elise and I first sampled Blo at a braid bar they were doing at Equinox, and today I finally made my way back. Check out the dextrous handiwork of Sara! And all of the hairdressers either do their own hair … Continue reading →

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Prasad Medical Skin Care

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Tomorrow will be a week since I received my Dr. Prasad products. And today makes a week since I received yes-I must confess-me, that sunscreen lover-a sunburn. I thought I was in the shade, I thought I’d be out for … Continue reading →

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LA Girl Funky Jenn & The Bad Intentions

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Donna Lethal

While I can’t be there because I’ll be celebrating our editrix Elise’s birthday, for those of you who can’t join us please check our my very first LA Girl Funky Jenn! Funkyjenn is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter, photographer, actor, … Continue reading →

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Help My Eyes!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Dear DL: I have had dark circles under my eyes for my entire life. They get worse when I’m out of sorts. Help! -Rocky R. Dear Rocky, Well, if you say “Your entire life,” that means you’re like me, meaning … Continue reading →

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