Author Archives: Donna Lethal

Donna Lethal

About Donna Lethal

Donna Lethal is the author of "Milk of Amnesia" and writes for her own blog (Lethal Dose), Hair Hall of Fame, Dowager Quarterly, Find A Death, & the Valhalla Cemetery chapter in "Weird Hollywood." A native of Lowell, Mass., she's lived in Boston, NY and London before settling here. When not writing, she's hiking, soaking in a Korean salt room or in the high desert with her pit bull.

Betsey Johnson at The Grove

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I used to live near Betsey in the East Village way back when. Almost every day, she’d cheerily say, “Hi!” to me on the street. I was thrilled. I mean-Betsey Johnson! Betsey, the only one ever to make Edie Sedgwick … Continue reading →

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LA Man: Jonathan Anastas

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I’ve been after Jonathan Anastas for ages to be my LA Man. I knew he’d be perfect for it-he’s got great taste-but he’s also that LA Man in the sense that he’s a workaholic so I can never pin him … Continue reading →

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Concealer Heaven

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Donna Lethal

…or actually, hell. Rather than doing a faceplant, I broke a fall on my knee, which is starting to turn purple underneath. That’s not counting the crescent-shape on the kneecap itself. Being of redhair and fair (read: you can see … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Amy Loubalu Anastas

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Amy is a breath of fresh air. She’s unpretentious, warm, and radiates healthy, joy and energy-not surprising, because she works as an energy healer. Here’s what she has to say on keeping fit, inside and out: As an energy healer, … Continue reading →

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REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I’m in the lucky position of having people give me product samples-chocolates, sex toys, face masks-oh, damn, now you know what my home life is like! When Laurent gave me REN samples my first thought was, “This smells like Fig … Continue reading →

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Presenting our first LA Man: Laurent!

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I cannot live without Laurent. He makes my shopping at Larchmont Beauty more than just shopping. In fact, he changed my entire skin care routine by introducing my skin to oils. This is a man that knows skin, beauty, and … Continue reading →

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Gavert Atelier: Sherry Ratay & Mika Fowler

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Donna Lethal

First off, I should really be writing fifty times: I am not a hairdresser. Because that’s what got me to Gavert Atelier in the capable hands of master colorist Sherry Ratay. Sherry is a what I would call a “hair … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Claire Viele

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Claire Viele is and artist, photographer, writer and model from Northern Michigan—now living and promoting her artwork in the fantastic LA art community and via her online portfolio here. In Claire’s own words: I am never the same person, therefore … Continue reading →

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Get the Look: Olivia Munn

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Donna Lethal

On May 25th Olivia Munn appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to talk about the her new film Magic Mike and sported a very sexy hairstyle. We received the inside scoop from her Hair Stylist- Mika Fowler– who styled her … Continue reading →

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Tammy Faye IS Nico in Chelsea Mädchen @ Largo on Wed, 6/6

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Donna Lethal

In the wake of her much lauded string of New York performances of Chelsea Mädchen at Joe’s Pub, The HOWL! Festival and The Duplex, and three sold out performances earlier this year at LA’s Bootleg Theatre and another at Woody’s in Palm … Continue reading →

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