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.

Globes: Colgate Beauty Bar

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Donna Lethal

Smile! The Colgate Optic White Beauty Bar headed to the Chateau Marmont’s Selma House Saturday during this year’s award season kickoff. Professional stylists indulged with exclusive picture-perfect hairstyling sessions using the new Rowenta Beauty Tools. Other stay-gorgeous comps included Priv … Continue reading →

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Tarot for Solstice 2014: The Ghost and Mrs. Muir

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Donna Lethal

The solstice is an exciting time. Endings, new beginnings, holidays, the shift of seasons and length of days. I thought this would be a perfect time to launch this new column, different from my regular beauty one (although I find … Continue reading →

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Phil Stern

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Donna Lethal

On Saturday, I lost one of my best friends, my teacher, my mentor, my photoshop tutor, my jokester, my favorite noodle eating partner, author of terrible, nasty, foul-mouthed letters and diatribes … and my inspiration. We spent nearly a year … Continue reading →

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This Sunday: Shop for Tots at M Dot

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Donna Lethal

Pop Up Shop with Urban Flat and 8th + Hope Residency this Sunday, December 14th from 1pm to 6pm This Sunday, M Dot Studios is collaborating with Toys for Tots and are accepting toy donations in addition to a donating … Continue reading →

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Smooth

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Donna Lethal

In the past month alone, my hair’s experienced deep Southern humidity, beaches, airplane cabins, train cars, and now, 25-degree New England coastal ice. I had nearly settled into a bun routine until I arrived at my next destination to find … Continue reading →

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Poubelle Twins Calendar Release Party

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Donna Lethal

The Poubelle Twins, longtime darlings of Los Angeles’ legendary Lucha VaVOOM, as well as countless burlesque stages (the iconic French Maids of The Velvet Hammer, naturellement!), comedy venues and wrestling rings from TJ to Stockholm, are releasing their 2015 calendar and to … Continue reading →

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Shoes That Fit + Holiday Wish List

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Donna Lethal

This holiday season, Nordstrom and New Balance are teaming up with their nonprofit partner, Shoes That Fit, to give customers the chance to make a big difference in the life of a kid this holiday season. Starting November 1, customers … Continue reading →

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Lash Closet

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Donna Lethal

If you’re on the go like I frequently am, Lash Closet is a lifesaver. Now offering a customizable subscription-based service (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly, although you can still purchase without a subscription package.)  For those serious about their lashes … Continue reading →

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Glamour Ghoul: Halloween Makeup

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Donna Lethal

Wondering how you can master your own spooky makeup, effects, or even body paint? Or maybe you’re desperate to win the office costume contest but greasepaint and rent-a-costume won’t cut it? Get it done in the comfort and privacy of … Continue reading →

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Advanced Style comes to Los Angeles

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Donna Lethal

I’ve been a big fan of Ari Seth Cohen’s “Advanced Style” blog since he began. Having had a great-aunt who was (and remains) one of my major style influencers, his work spoke to me immediately. Living in New York for … Continue reading →

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