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.

Tammy Faye Starlite as Nico

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Donna Lethal

As a displaced New Yorker, I often get those Chelsea blues and no one articulates them in a more New York way than the ultimate displaced New York female herself, Nico. When a friend called to say she’d be in … Continue reading →

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Hey, Baby

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I’m an Auntie Mame to several but Mum to none, which means I’ve been the sympathetic ear to countless of my girlfriends wondering if they are pregnant, can get pregnant, when they are going into labor, etc., etc. I recently … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Cin X

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Donna Lethal

When our editor Elise spotted Cin X at a loud, crowded club, Cin’s gorgeous complexion and getup immediately set off the “LA GIRL!” lightbulb over Elise’s head. “I had to get her for you,” Elise told later. “I shoved my … Continue reading →

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The Coolhaus Ice Cream Truck

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I got in trouble today. I went for a walk at lunch. And I got hit by a truck. Figuratively speaking, of course. At first, I walked by. Then I spotted people eating them. These gigantic, delicious-looking ice cream sandwiches. … Continue reading →

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LA Confidential

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Donna Lethal

I just started using MD Confidential. Usually, samples are one use only, but if you’re thrifty (me) you can get 1 1/2,  maybe 1 3/4 out of it. These samples are generous. Cleanse and Polish on my Clarisonic made my … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Molly Schiot

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Molly is my neighbor and I love her to pieces. She’s cool and foxy without being obnoxious. You want to be her friend and she doesn’t make you jealous. When I asked her to elaborate on the list below, she … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Lauren Landers

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Lauren Landers is the opposite of what non-Angelenos think Los Angeles girls are: a mostly makeup-free, all-natural beauty. But, secretly…that’s what most LA girls really are. Lauren’s litheness comes from years of yoga and a healthy diet. She is a … Continue reading →

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Lips, Inc.

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Dear DL, My red lipstick is cracking and bleeding. What can I do for my winter lips? Signed, Baby Jane   Dear Jane: First, start with a gentle lip exfoliation. You can do this several ways: your toothbrush, lightly; your … Continue reading →

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It’s all Fresh and New!

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Donna Lethal

Honestly, I have no excuse when I’ve just left my 92-year-old neighbor who has kept me busy downloading calendar pages for 2012. He can’t decide which ones he likes, so we’ve only gone up to May and will finish tomorrow. … Continue reading →

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On Salty Caramels and Haircuts

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Donna Lethal

I am addicted to salted caramels. This is dangerous, because I exercise, watch my weight, avoid sugar, and look my best not because I care what others think but because it makes me feel good. However, when Trader Joe’s rolls … Continue reading →

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