Cosmetic King, Tom Lyle Williams, 1940 Packard Victoria.

Maybelline owner, Tom Lyle Williams, King of the road, during Hollywood's Glamour Heyday!

Tom Lyle Williams at the Villa Valentino,
posing next to his 1940 Packard Victoria.

Check out past posts about Tom Lyle's custom, Packard Victoria, below.

http://www.maybellinebook.com/2012/01/1940-packard-victoria-by-bohman.html

http://www.maybellinebook.com/2012/01/1940-packard-vctorias-hood-ornament-is.html

http://www.maybellinebook.com/2012/01/toasting-tom-lyle-williams-116th.html


My presentation at the Pacific Book Club, in Newport Beach, last night, was a smashing success.  I will be posting pictures tomorrow.

My Cousin Chuck Williams, aka, BB1 and I will be visiting Bill and Steve Snyder of VAULTCARS, next week to view, Tom Lyle's 1940 Packard, be sure to check in to see pictures and a video. 

Maybelline's Princess Bride.

If there ever was a Princess, so cherished by her betrothed, it was - Annette Louise Williams - The Princess Bride!

Once upon a time a long time ago, there was a sweet little Princes, who's father held a very important position in a land called, Maybelline.  Annette Williams, led a sheltered life, within her family, but when she was old enough, her father offered her a special position as secretary, within the Maybelline world.  Annette, loved her special position, of course, but deep down inside she yearned for her Prince to come and whisk her away.

One day, out of the blue, and much to her surprise, Annette was introduced to a handsome, charming man, wearing a WW ll, Army Air Corps uniform and her heart skipped a beat.  Within a short time Annette was engaged to this wonderful man named, George Corbett, and her family rejoiced!!  Soon the Wedding invitations were sent and the Wedding of the year was planned.

After the fairytale Wedding was over, Annette and George sped off in p The Father of the Brides car - for a long, long, romantic honeymoon.   

The Father of the Bride, Noel James Williams, walks his darling daughter down the isle to her betrothed.  Below Annette Williams, takes a picture at their family home, in Sauganash Illinois,  with her brother Noel A. Williams, sister, Helen Williams-Huber and brother, Dick Williams, before becoming, Annette Williams-Corbett.

George and Annette cut their Wedding cake, while below, the Father and Mother of the Bride, Noel James and Frances Williams, have a moment together, before he makes his toast to the young newlyweds.

An added surprise, The Bride's uncle Ches Haines, honors the young couple by singing several of their favorite love songs.

                 
    And George and Annette lived Happily Ever After!!!!


Stay tuned for more romantic stories from The Maybelline Story and the Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It!!!!!!

Maybelline was known as The Little Company That Could!!

Maybelline ad, 1936

As the Great Depression continued through the 1930's Maybelline cornered the market in eye cosmetics and money poured in from every direction. No other cosmetic company enjoyed more confidence and higher regard among the trade and had the envy among competitors as did Maybelline. Tom Lyle’s policy for perfection and his reputation for fairness set him apart and above all others in the field. Even his competitors agreed, there would never be another man like Tom Lyle Williams or a company like Maybelline. His sensitivity allowed him to see how women were affected by his advertising strategies. By 1939, Tom Lyle was at the top of his game. He was the most important executive in the cosmetic business. He never became selfish, egotistical, or self serving and his kindness and spirituality never ceased to exist.  Maybelline became known as "The Little Company that Could!"