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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 ( 671 )
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Maybelline Story Review from Maybelline’s First African America Model's Great...
Maybelline's first African American Model, Je'Taun M. Taylor, Je'Taun M. Taylor, Maybelline's first African American model, 1959, read more about this amazing... Read more
Posted on 08 May 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Sharrie's Eating Disorder Couldn't Be Fixed with the "Perfect Life"
https://youtu.be/E0gJtOE_bokWatch Sharrie Williams on the "Bulimia Sucks Podcast". With Physiologist and Host, Kate Hudson Hall. Read more
Posted on 30 April 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Maybelline Added Sex Appeal During the 1920's
The horrors of the Great War lead to sex appeal in the 1920's and advertisers capitalized on it.The 1920's were the beginning, of liberation for women, from... Read more
Posted on 27 April 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Stylish Version of a 1934 Packard Convertible, Redesigned and Renamed "Clenet"
It's no wonder Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams nephew, Bill Williams, loved his 1977 Clenet Series 1, # 13 out of 250.The nostalgic features reminded him o... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Rudolph Valentino's Villa in the Hollywood Hills Becomes "Maybelline West"...
The Villa Valentino: a showplace in the Hollywood Hills.The statue, Aspiration over looking the pool. Read more about Aspiration:... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Sharrie Williams is an Award-winning Celebrity Columnist, Commentator and...
She is none other than Tom Lyle Williams’ great niece, the founder of Maybelline, which is now one of the most popular makeup brands worldwide. Read more
Posted on 29 March 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Women Gained Financial Freedom and Chose to Be Noticed in the 1920s with...
In the 1920's the American frontier had been explored, and cities were now the epicenters of discovery. New technology demanded an expanded workforce. Women... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
A Wild Ride Through 20th Century America, and into the 21st as the Worlds Larges...
The Maybelline Story starts almost a century ago and takes you though the interesting life of founder Tom Lyle Williams and his fascinating family as he climbs... Read more
Posted on 15 March 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Made in Chicago Museum, Edgewater Historical Society, Interviews Maybelline...
Maybelline Company, 5900 N. Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL [Edgewater]2021 marks the 106th anniversary of the very first Maybelline cake mascara, which was... Read more
Posted on 07 March 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Forgotten Maybelline Model, Jean Abbey, 1940, First Woman to Broadcast a...
Meredith Howard Harless wrote two syndicated columns: “At Random” under her own name, and “Selective Tuning” under the name Jean Abbey on the Washington, D.C.... Read more
Posted on 20 February 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline a Cult Favorite for Over 50 Years
"How Stuff is Made" @Refinery 29 "GREAT LASH" MascaraMaybelline debuted its "Great Lash Mascara" in 1971. It is still recognized by it's Pink and Green... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Old Hollywood Glamour 1940 Style Tuxedos, False Eyelashes, Daiquiris and...
Excerpt from a diary written by Jane Allen, while visiting the Villa Valentino, with Tom Lyle Williams niece, Annette Williams, in June, 1940. Picture left to... Read more
Posted on 28 January 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Aspiring Entrepreneur's Take Away from The MAYBELLINE STORY
I was 15, my grandmother suggested I tell the Maybelline Story in my speech class. I did and not only got an A, but also gained a lot of overnight popularity. Read more
Posted on 19 January 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
106 Years of Maybelline Ads Show How Little Has Changed in Beauty...
The products may change, but their goals remain the samewhile trends and looks superficially change, nothing has really changed fundamentally in beauty. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2021 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
The Maybelline Story Makes a Great Gift for Family and Friends
Debbie L Zipp "Spirited" is putting it mildlySharrie Williams has written an incredibly entertaining and spirited book about a exciting, complex and spirited... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2020 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Maybelline's Place in the History of Makeup
History of Mascara CAlanna Martine KilkearyOur Beauty P.I. series is where Makeup.com editor Alanna delves into the history of various makeup products — where... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2020 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 07 December 2020 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
How Many Women in the World Are Aware That They Owe a Debt of Gratitude to a...
The resourceful girl had a flash of inspiration and burned a cork, mixed the ashes with some Vaseline and then applied it to what was left of her lashes. In an... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2020 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
The Origin Story of Why We Call It "Vampy" Beauty
KILLER LOOKSThe Origin Story of Why We Call It "Vampy" BeautyBY MARLEN KOMAROctober 31, 2017Chanel/YSL/Getty ImagesGoing vamp is as much of a fall tradition as... Read more
Posted on 24 October 2020 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE -
Jean Abbey, 1940, First Woman to Broadcast a Presidential Inauguration.
Maybelline Model and First woman to have her own radio commentary showMeredith Howard Harless wrote two syndicated columns: “At Random” under her own name, and... Read more
Posted on 11 October 2020 CULTURE, HAIR & BEAUTY, LIFESTYLE