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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.

New Moon: God of Hellfire

Saturday’s new moon in Aries = let me stand next to your fire. That’s your fire – if you want to invite others to share your S’mores, go for it, but this one belongs to you. Tired of feeling beholden, … Continue reading

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Spring Ahead: The Big Combo

Ushered in by a Solar Eclipse* happening off Scotland, Friday’s new moon (a Supermoon at that, arriving at 2:38 AM) also heralds the Vernal Equinox. A Solar Eclipse at an Equinox is quite rare – you’ll have to wait another … Continue reading

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Albert Maysles, Life Changer

I heard that Al Maysles passed away yesterday at his home in Manhattan. I was just talking about him last night. As a kid, the first thing I watched on our new betamax (!) was his film, Gimme Shelter. I … Continue reading

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Pre-Oscar Party Time: Beauty at the W

Secret Room Events hosted a day-long invite-only gifting and luxury suite for talent and industry insiders on Friday. Held at the W Westwood, the Beauty Bar and Luxury Lounge was jam packed with top-to-toe essentials for beauty inside and out. … Continue reading

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LeSalon at Sofitel: Grand Opening

Sofitel’s Director of Sales & Marketing Bill Hanley cuts the ribbon. L to R: WeHo Commerce Members, Stylist Lindsay Tasior, WeHo CofC’s Genevieve Morrill, Head Celebrity Stylist Angela Kalinowski, Hanley; Stylist Gia Sinatra; and Sofitel’s Marketing & PR Manager, Joe … Continue reading

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New Moon: Wheel of Fortune

Orion is bright in the sky this month – the best time of year to see our Hunter friend – especially in the early evening (that’s Betelgeuse sitting on his left shoulder, with blue star Bellatrix  the female warrior – … Continue reading

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Grammy Night Glamour

Pre-award beauty prep began with celeb hairstylist Paul Norton using Joico products to create Golden Globe winner Jane the Virgin actress Gina Rodriguez’s gorgeous, full-bodied locks. Using a cocktail of Joico’s JoiWhip and Heat Set to dry, adding  Joico IronClad … Continue reading

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Frederick’s of Hollywood Closing?

I was saddened to see these signs up at Frederick’s last week. Most of their nationwide mall locations have already closed, and I wonder if Frederick’s has finally thrown in the crotchless panties. The Hollywood staff said they were “moving … Continue reading

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LA Girl: Jennifer Ilene Perry

Lately I’ve been eschewing driving and Uber-ing it. What a relief to have someone else drive, while I get to enjoy Los Angeles through fresh eyes and meet interesting people.  Having Jennifer show up made me want to joyride all … Continue reading

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New Moon: The High Priestess and No Action

Recently, a friend wrote that he’d pulled this card. We often joke about our etheric connection (beginning with our shared birthday) – but this one really made me smile, because I keep The High Priestess (from the Rider-Waite mini deck) … Continue reading

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