View Sharrie Williams, One Woman Show, "100 Years of Maybelline"

As author of "The Maybelline Story and the Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It," and growing up in the Maybelline family, I have gathered many personal stories, beautiful vintage Maybelline ads and amazing family photos. Over the last three years, organizations have contacted me to tell my story and be entertained by my Presentation. Here is one half of my "100 years of Maybelline" done for the Perris Valley Historical Museum.  Hope you enjoy it!!


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Video Slideshow Celebrating 100 years of Maybelline with Perris Valley's Movers and Shakers

Author Sharrie with Katie Keys Past President of the Perris 

Valley Historical Museum and Perris Mayor Daryl Busch.

Author Sharrie Williams Presents 100 Years of Maybelline 

at the Motte Classic Car Museum.

Leon and John Motte owners of the Motte Classic Car Museum pictured here with author, Sharrie Williams and her long time friend, Cheryl Manbeck seated in a classic Auburn.

Historical and Museum Association Installation Ceremony 

Quinn Hawley, president of the board of directors of 
the Perris Valley Historical and Museum Association, addresses the crowd during the March 29 installation event.

Sharrie Williams with her friend, David (Hook) Van Houten, long time filmmaker and Producer of Borderline Hollywood. David Van Houten's roots in Perris date back to the 1800's, when Perris was home to the regions gold rush...the Hook family still own the Santa Rosa Gold Mine.  David is deeply revered by the people in Perris and produced the movie, “D Street: A 45 minute Documentary” that captures a century’s worth of Perris history, culture, diversity, development and recreational activities and opportunities. He has also donated much of his family's heirlooms and personal history to the Perris Historical Museum.

Seated at my table were many of my friends and family. Left to right, Floyd Welles, Preston Williams, Patty Welles, David Van Houten, Billee Williams, Donna Williams, Sharrie Williams and Cheryl Manbeck.

If you couldn't make it to this wonderful event, please enjoy the experience in this video.


I was delighted to meet Riverside County supervisor Maroin Ashley at the my 100 years of Maybelline event and was very excited to hear that in late 2015 a new railway stop will be stationed in Perris.  It will extend the existing 91 Line, which runs from Los Angeles Union Station to Fullerton, Corona and Riverside. 

supervisor Marion Ashley

According to Perris Mayor Daryl Busch, who also sits on the commission, there will be a new train station in downtown Perris.  I will be the first to get my Passport to Perris and catch the train when it makes it's first stop at the Perris train station....  Finally after 100 years since Perris was part of Gold fever, it will be back on the map.  Watch out people, because property values are going to skyrocket in the next ten years if things go the way they are for the "Little Train That Could."

Old early 19th century Mining building off of Santa Rosa Mine Rd. in Perris, CA. It's private property

The creators of the Perris Centennial Exhibit at the Southern California Fair said they wanted to design a display that would link the City's past with present while connecting with people through a series of photographs, documents and mementos from Perris' first 100 years. 

What started as small and family-owned business went on to become one of the largest and well-known cosmetic giant in United States. The Maybelline story set's trends from the sidewalk to the catwalk, bestowing their love for fashion and dynamic colors in the lives of women all over the globe, They have empowered women to create new looks, make a glorifying statement, flaunt their individuality and showcase their creativity. The Maybelline family has always inspired women to feel beautiful and worthy of admiration. Motivated and inspired by established women, Maybelline provides a revolutionary and trendsetting palette of shades that are viable for every woman irrespective of color, creed and ethnicity.

Sharrie Williams Blog... The Maybelline Book at www.maybellinebook.com has registered more than 3 million people from Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine and other nations. She has spoken to various online and print fashion magazines.

Press Release ...Award Winning Toastmaster Sharrie Williams shares her Maybelline Story

Press Release

Award Winning Toastmaster Sharrie Williams shares her Maybelline Story

Menifee, California, 27^th March 2014: What started as small and family-owned business went on to become one of the largest and well-known cosmetic giant in United States. The Maybelline story set's trends from the sidewalk to the catwalk, bestowing their love for fashion and dynamic colors in the lives of women all over the globe, They have empowered women to create new looks, make a glorifying statement, flaunt their individuality and showcase their creativity. The Maybelline family has always inspired women to feel beautiful and worthy of admiration. Motivated and inspired by established women, Maybelline provides a revolutionary and trendsetting palette of shades that are viable for every woman irrespective of color, creed and ethnicity.

Come one come all to the Perris Valley Historical Dinner that will feature our special guest of honor, Sherrie Williams from the Maybelline Cosmetics family. She will enlighten us with her family history and their beautiful journey of transforming and inspiring women all over the world. Sherrie Williams will be talking about the rich cultural and business tradition of her cosmetics family on the topic ‘100 Years of Maybelline’. She has already inspired many women around her and across the globe with her encouraging words and shared her beautiful memories that push a woman to dream big for herself.

Her blog The Maybelline Book at www.maybellinebook.com has registered more than 3 million people from Germany, United States, United Kingdom, Russia, Ukraine and other nations. She has spoken to various online and print fashion magazines and is now waiting to talk to the people of Manifee, California. Prepare yourselves for an eventful evening as Sharrie Williams unfolds The Maybelline Story along with epoch and vintage pictures, cut outs, Maybelline ads and her family photos from the nineteenth and twentieth century on the huge screen at the Motte Classic Car Museum.

The Motte Classic Car Museum will welcome you with decades of historical information...from the vibrant and vivacious 20s to the nifty 50s. The museum’s interior covers king-size nostalgic pictures, an art deco cinema along with a 1950s malt shop diner.

Maybelline Overview: Created and founded by 19 year old Tom Lyle William in 1915, Maybelline Company is one of the largest cosmetic giants in United States. Tom Lyle was inspired by his Sister Mabel who used Vaseline with charcoal to highlight her eyelashes for a fuller look. He renamed the eye makeup he invented as Maybelline to show respect and honor his older sister Mabel. The company roped in famous celebrities such as Miranda Kerr, Zhang Ziyi, Jessica White and Sheetal Mallar as their brand’s face. Maybelline has a gamut of products ranging from makeup products for eyes, nails, lips, face to beauty accessories like combs, removers, brushes and curlers.

Guests will be served a delectable buffet dinner.

RSVP by 25^th March for convenience or pay at the door.

Contact Person for tickets and more information: Katie Keyes

Contact details: 951-956-9081

You're Invited to Attend Sharrie Williams, Maybelline Story Presentation, March 29 at the Motte Historical Car Museum

RSVP requested by March 25th.  For more information and to purchase tickets please call Katie Keyes
 951-956-9081.  You can pay at the door, but must let Katie know you plan to come to guarantee a dinner.

Sharrie Williams with her great-uncle, Maybelline Founder, Tom Lyle Williams,
 one of a kind 1940 Packard Victoria

Motte Car Museum http://www.mottemuseum.com/  Step back in time and enjoy a fun evening as Sharrie Williams unfolds The Maybelline Story with vintage Maybelline Ads and Maybelline family photos on the big screen.

Upon entering the museum, you are greeted by decades of history from the Roaring 20’s to the Nifty 50’s. The interior encompasses life size nostalgic photos, a 1950’s malt shop diner, and an art deco Cinema. 

The Maybelline Story and the Sprited Family Dynasty Behind it video.

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