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.

Felio Siby’s Menswear

Posted on August 20, 2013 by Donna Lethal

I’m really taken by Dominique Siby’s line, Felio Siby. I had a chance to sit and ask him a few questions about his line. I love your style-I’m a big fan of the well-dressed man! Do you see more of this … Continue reading →

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Tiki Oasis 13

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Donna Lethal

Sponsored by Tease-O-Rama Check out a cavalcade of burlesque stars in a special Midnight Show! Join us in the in the Lagoon Room and enjoy the best of the best in burlesque from all over the US of A from Texas … Continue reading →

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Dixie Evans, R.I.P.

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Donna Lethal

Mary Lee Evans, 86, was better known throughout her life as Dixie Evans “the Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque”.  She passed from this world on Saturday, August 3, 2013 of natural causes in Las Vegas, NV.  She is survived by her sister, Betty, and … Continue reading →

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Nordstrom’s Anniversary Sale

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Donna Lethal

Which makes me want to say, “Oh, no!” in my most Sylvia-Rosen voice, because I know I cannot resist it like she can’t say no to Don Draper.  It kicks off next Friday, meaning customers (me)will have the opportunity to shop brand new … Continue reading →

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Joico Humidity Blocker Finishing Spray

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Donna Lethal

It’s one thing to have beachy hair. I have beachy hair–I work at the beach! I’m there every day for sometimes 12 hours. And while many people spend hours in front of the mirror trying to achieve those elusive Southern … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Coco Mault

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Donna Lethal

Courtney “Coco” Mault and I were Hollywood Friends and Neighbors! (No-really, that was a podcast that she and Max “Bunny” Sparber did.) She is currently writing a book based on her first 8 months of living “stumbling distance from Musso and Frank” … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Chic

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Donna Lethal

If your Dad, like mine, is difficult to shop for and a stylish fella to boot, you’re usually in a  quandary. I loathe giving gift cards as they seem so impersonal, and when he tells me “I need a wallet,”-well, … Continue reading →

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Ciclotte!

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Donna Lethal

Getting tired of looking like everyone else in spinning class? (Personally, I always wanted wanted of those French electric bikes ala Bardot for when I got lazy. Yes, in class! ) If so, the Ciclotte is for you.  Ciclotte is … Continue reading →

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LA Girl: Tonya Watts

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Donna Lethal

I’ll admit right off the bat: I’m biased. I have a girl crush on Tonya Watts. Why wouldn’t I? She’s got beauty and talent (and a savvy line of beauty products, too, but I’m saving that for another post.) I … Continue reading →

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LA’s First Hair Extension Bar

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Donna Lethal

And you thought this had happened already, right? No! What a brilliant idea: Just Extensions located on 3rd and La Brea is unlike any other full service salon as it is the first Hair Extensions Bar in Los Angeles.  Just as … Continue reading →

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