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.

John Kelly Chocolates, Santa Monica

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Donna Lethal

John Kelly Chocolates opened a new store at 1111 1/2 Montana Avenue in Santa Monica with a press-only tasting to which I was invited…and that meant that yours truly, beauty writer extraordinaire, was loose without editor Elise in a candy … Continue reading →

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The Ivy Shades Collection

Posted on May 25, 2012 by Donna Lethal

In September 2010, The Ivy Shades Eyewear line debuted its first collection in Houston. A longtime aficionado of fashion and eyewear, she created the brand unexpectedly from a personal pair of shades that she enhanced with gold chains to wear … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Rona Newton-John

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Donna Lethal

My gorgeous friend Rona has worked as an actress (in “Trog” with Joan Crawford!, as a model for Helmut Newton, and even as one of Benny Hill’s Angels-which was the hit story of the only birthday bash I ever threw.) … Continue reading →

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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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