Sharriewilliams
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The Maybelline Story
http://www.maybellinebook.com/
I'm the great niece of Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle Williams and author of The Maybellne Stoy. My Blog expands the book by showing original Maybelline ads from 1915 to the sale of the company in 1967, as well as Maybelline family photo's and interesting stories.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 672 )
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Maybelline History: In 1923, Maybell Laboratories Was Renamed Maybelline and...
Lash-Brow-Ine history, by James Bennett.Lash-Brow-IneCosmetics and SkinCopyright © 2011 James Bennett Anyone who talks about the origins of Maybelline usually... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
1916 Paige Detroit, The Most Beautiful Car in America
Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle bought his first car in the Fall of 1916, customised the wheels and fish tailed the back end of the car.Tom Lyle with his family. i... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Spectacular Pictures and Description of the Villa Valentino, 1940
Tom Lyle Williams and Emery Shaver at the Villa ValentinoThe white house is a beautiful contrast to the various vivid colors all around the house. The swimming... Read more
Posted on 16 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Beauty And The Dirt Review.
The Maybelline Story starts out with fire and ends with fire and the fierce love Evelyn had for the two brothers burned in her until her untimely death in 1978. Read more
Posted on 13 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
MAGIC WAND: BY MOVIE STAR MAKEOVER, Maybelline Story Interview with Author...
Every single girl in my high school had a tube of Maybelline mascara. It was, to us, the ONLY mascara; plump with promise that your newly enhanced lashes could... Read more
Posted on 11 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Maybelline's Family's Relation to Benjamin Franklin
Marriage to Anne ChildIn 1677, Josiah Franklin married his first wife, Anne Child, and had ten children: Elizabeth, Samuel, and Hannah.,Josiah Jr., Ann, Joseph... Read more
Posted on 09 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
March is National Women’s History Month and 100 Years of Maybelline
Beautiful Silent Film Stars endorse Maybelline and promote the Women's Movement Mary Eaton Mae Murrey Ethel Clayton. Ethel Clayton.Ethel Clayton.Mildred... Read more
Posted on 05 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
How Maybelline Changed the Cosmetic Industry
Make-up is as old as the first civilizations. From the beginning of time, people loved to alter their appearance by putting various mixtures on their face.... Read more
Posted on 02 March 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
My New Interview with Woman Talk Live with Ann Quasman
WTL 5: Meet Sharrie WilliamsThursday, February 26, 2015Five provocative questions answered by an inspiring and fabulous woman – a woman with something to... Read more
Posted on 26 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
1959 Maybelline Ad Pays Tribute to a Century of Black Life, History and Culture
Selma featured and won the 2015 Academy Award for best song... "Glory." I think my Great uncle, Tom Lyle Williams would be proud to have played a part of Black... Read more
Posted on 23 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
TURNING FAILURE INSIDE OUT...Maybelline Founder, Tom Lyle Williams,
Tom Lyle Williams, at his cabin on Lake Michigan, 1937.Besides having the statue ASPIRATION, at the Villa Valentino and in Bel Air, representing Rudolph... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Ultra Chic English Speaking Mall in Cambodia and Viet Nam Feature Maybelline
American speaking Mall, in Cambodia A friend of mine sent me these pictures while traveling in Cambodia and Viet Nam. She knew I'd be impressed seeing such... Read more
Posted on 18 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Digi/Writing Interview, " What Inspired You to Write The Maybelline Story"
I Am A Writer Series – Writing Tips Q A With Sharrie WilliamsWant to know what other writers think? Check out our I Am A Writer Series where we ask writers to... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
.Maybelline's, "Little Prince" Dick and Ann Williams Love Story
There once was a Little Prince, named Richard Lyle Williams, who came into this world unexpectedly, but who's presence brought untold joy to everyone he... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Happy Valentine's Day with Maybelline's Romeo and Juliet
So there was this boy, named Jim Hughes, and every time Shirley Hewes was with him she felt butterflies...... and just about everything about him, made her... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Two Sister's Romantic Day Dream, Transformed into a Magical Reality, Maybelline'...
Every little wallflower, dreams of becoming a Princess someday, according to this 1945 Maybelline ad.Annette, Noel A. and Helen Williams, 1929. Read more
Posted on 13 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Romance Week Continues with Maybelline's Enchanted Maiden, Jackie and Bob...
There once was a little boy named Robert (Williams) Haines, who was so adored, it seemed nearly impossible, he'd ever find a bride acceptable to his doting... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Romance Week: Two Beautiful Sister's Looking for the Right Guy During WW11.
Maybelline's tale of two sisters.A long time ago, in another time and place, there were two lovely sisters named June and Marilyn Haines - who wrote to lonely... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Maybelline's Runaway Bride and Groom. Tom Lyle Williams Jr and His Bride...
Once upon a time, in 1936, there was a young man named Tom Lyle Williams Jr., who was so shy, he'd rather cancel his Wedding and elope, than face all the drama. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Valentine's Day Romance Week, Maybelline Founder Tom Lyle Williams and Bennie...
My cousin Cooper Aston found this awesome article from 1893 regarding Shawneetown as a lovers destination for quick marriages resonates from Tom Lyle and Bennie... Read more
Posted on 09 February 2015 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE