In the 1920's Maybelline marketed to the trade, who purchased the product and sold it to the consumer, in drugstores.
At the same time, consumer advertising, brought customers, in the drug stores, where they purchased their (mascara) Maybelline. Marketing to the trade, Advertising to the consumer, that was the kick started Maybellines Brand into the global market over 100 years ago.
Lash-Brow-Ine, Maybelline and Liquid Maybelline, were sold in boxes of one dozen and placed next to the cash register where impulse buyers were willing to give it a try.
Today, Maybelline, is owned by L'Oreal of Paris and called Maybelline New York. The Maybelline Brand is still, the biggest make-up Brand in the World. It's roots, began with a $500. loan from Tom Lyle's brother, Noel James Williams, in 1915. Today, is a multi- billion dollar business.
Read all about it in, The Maybelline Story and the Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It and learn all about the man and the family behind the original Maybelline Brand.
Zaca Lake, in the 1970's, when it was owned by Bill Williams and Howard Olson.
This 10,000 year old green lake, filled with Catfish, relaxed the mind, into an almost trance like state. There was something so magical about it, that even the most type-A personality could let go and find peace.
Even my father, Bill Williams let down his guard and became an entirely different person while at Zaca Lake.
Though I'm sure she kicked and screamed about the bugs, the heat, no phone or TV, Jean Williams, (BB1's, mother,) slowed down enough to actually get on a horse and ride to the top of Zaca's mountain.
It must have been worth the pain and suffering of riding their horses. to the top of Zaca for this stunning view.
In the Summer we were able to jump in the lake and swim or take a paddle boat out with our friends. Here is my sister Billee tanning on the dock, with our family friend Gerry Marks.
In the Fall of 1975, Gene and I retreated to Zaca, to get away from his Law Practice and our crazy busy lives.
My close friend Asa and her husband Bruce Chandler, (from the LA Times family,) were brave enough to trust us and leave Newport beach, for a rustic weekend at Zaca Lake.
We told them it would be an hour up the mountain and an hour down. They said OK, but when we got lost and the sun was setting, it became survival of the fittest.
Six grueling hours later, we were not only grateful to make it back to the lodge, we had never been so relaxed in our lives.
Zaca Lake Lodge.
One of the rustic cabins.
Inside the Lodge.
Asa, reading, in her cabin.
Gene starting a fire in our cabin, with Bruce.
Gene and Bruce in the game room.
Asa and me in the game room.
Check out this video... Zaca Lake is still exactly the same way it was in the 1940's when the lodge and cabins were built. Time stands still at Zaca.
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Romantic, nostalgic and beautiful, Zaca Lake Retreat and Mineral Springs is a sanctuary, that melts away daily tension and creates a romantic environment, hard to find in the city.
The ancient, Chumash called this Heart shaped lake, Zaca Lake, or "quiet place."Zaca is one of the very few natural lakes in Southern California. The lake is replenished by underground springs. Geologists speculate that Zaca Lake was formed about 10,000 years ago by a landslide.The Chumash state that there is a rainbow bridge of light and energy arising in Ojai, California that flows into the depths of Zaca Lake. There is even a story that an underground tunnel exists deep within the earth that connects Zaca with Lake Titicaca in Peru.
Today Zaca Lake is run by a non-profit foundation, who's mission statement is to protect and preserve the Lake for the benefit of the public. Zaca Lake is an absolutely incredible little place out in the wild of Santa Barbara County. Technically, the address is on Foxen Canyon Road just before Zaca Mesa Winery, but after you gain access (only if they have given you the gate code) it's another five mile drive down a one lane paved road that crosses through ranch land and steep hills that crosses five creek beds of varying degree of water and difficulty eventually leading you to a beautiful little lake surrounded almost completely by mountains. The setting couldn't be more spectacular.
However, there was a time when my father and his partner, Howard Olson, owned, (if such a spiritual place could be owned,) Zaca Lake. Howard Olson, owned one of the largest landscaping companies in Southern California and because of his appreciation for the natural environment, bought Zaca Lake with my father, Bill Williams, in around 1973.
Here is a picture of Bill Williams, Zaca Lake's new owner, in a moment of quiet contemplation. Very rare, I can tell you.
Here is a picture of my father with his four kids. Me, Bill, Billee, Donna and Preston. It was like the song, "How are you gonna keep them down on the farm, once they've seen, Broadway."
When Gene Dorney and I first announced our engagement, my father sent us to Zaca Lake for the weekend, to seal the deal. When we arrived at the lodge, Howard Olson, delivered a bottle of wine, to our table as a congratulations from my father. He really loved Gene. Gene and I, fell so in love with Zaca, and it's peaceful, romantic environment, we wanted to live in one of the little cabin's and work there for a year. Gene was even willing to give up his Law Practice, and buy a ranch, in Santa Barbara, where he could grow and sell avocados. That never happened of course, though I wish it had!
My father and his third, wife Gloria Rosan, were able to relax and get away from the mad pace of their lives at Zaca Lake. There was so much drama in our lives in those day's, that escaping to a spiritual retreat, was a soul-saving experience, for all of us, to say the least.
My sister, Donna Williams, with her TR-6, at Zaca Lake, still looks like a Movie Star, even in the rustic, wilderness. .
My sister Billee, not the camping type in any way, checks herself out in the mirror, to make sure she had "the look," though surrounded by natural beauty. I guess we were so addicted to glamour, high stress and drama, it wasn't easy, melting into such peace and quiet.
Gloria, Bill and Billee parked outside one of the little cabins. Romance in the wilderness: to be continued tomorrow.
In January 1965, Edie was introduced to Andy Warhol, one of the new gods of Pop Art
Edie: American girl: When Edie was first published, it quickly became an international best-seller and then took its place among the classic books about the 1960s.
Edie Sedgwick had 7 brother's and sisters and not all of them wound up being mentally ill, drug addicts and alcoholics, like the press likes to make the Sedgwick family out to be. Edie's brother, Jonathan Sedgwick, (seen here with his wife Anne and their three children, Shane, Dustin and Hana-Lee, in 1985,) has remained one of the most brilliant, grounded, loving and encouraging husbands and fathers, I've ever known. Jonathan and Anne's children have grown up to be well balanced, college educated and successfulI in their own right, because their parents never pushed them to be anything other, than who they really are.
Johathan and his daughter Hana-Lee at the premier of Factory Girl in 2006. I'm proud to say that Hana-Lee Sedgwick is my goddaughter. Her mother, Anne and I go way back to when she was married to my cousin Chuck Williams, aka, BB1 in the early 1970's and I have remained close to her and Jonathan for over 30 years.
With all the hype out there about the Sedgwicks, I have to say, Jonathan is nothing like the way his sister Edie has been portrayed in her book and movie. His personal story, growing up on the ranch in Santa Barbara is so fascinating - I hope a publisher comes along and picks it up for what I'm sure would be a
best seller.
Pick up a copy of Edie at Amazonand order Factory Girl on Netflix today.
Hollywood, California – December 16, 2011 – The founding members of The Beach Boys, one of the world's most legendary bands in popular music history, will reunite for a global 50th Anniversary CELEBRATION in 2012. Click for press release.
Grammys 2012: Foo Fighters' 'Wasting Light' wins for rock album
Click on video and listen to The Foo Fighters do, WALK.
Chuck Williams, aka, BB1, has been a Beach Boy historian, collector and personal friend of Mike Love and the band for over 40 years. He is seen here with Dennis Wilson's surfboard and a poster of the show he produced withThe Beach Boys, at the Santa Barbara Bowl, when he ran it during the 1970's.
This picture of The Beach Boys, was shot in Chuck Williams, aka BB1's, living room. BB1's buzz about The Beach Boy's and The Foo Fighters:
Chuck Williams, BB1,second from the left with the Beach Boy's Bruce Johnston, Al Jardine and Mike Love, at theConcert for America – A Tribute to Ronald Reagan." The event, sponsored by the Reagan Foundation Chuck remembers; It was the first time the Beach Boy's played together for several years. I was on the bus with Al, Bruce and Mike heading to Air Force 1 , and mentioned, how nice it was having Al back. "We should get the Real Beach Boys back together."I said, and the next thing I knew, Mike called and said the band was going to do a surprise appearance on The Grammys, recording their 50 year anniversary album and embarking on a Global tour. I like to think I had a hand in making this happen. As far as the Foo fighters are concerned, I met them when they were in Santa Barbara, and talked to Taylor Hawkins about The Beach Boys. He told me that he'd been a die heart fan since he was a kid living in Orange County and identified with Beach Boy Drummer, Dennis Wilson. I couldn't help but notice the resemblance and the energy he put out on stage, when he was playing the drums. If you didn't know, you might think it was Dennis up there. Side note: When my cousin Chuck told me this story, I had to smile, because I know Taylor was dating Mimi Jakobson, Greg Jakobson, daughter, before he joined The Foo Fighters. Greg co-produced, Dennis Wilson's solo album, Pacific Ocean Blue and was a close friend as well. A new movie about Dennis is coming out soon and Greg Jakobson was one of the consultants, based on his memories of Dennis in the 1970's.
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. So his beloved - Marquerite Neel - agreed, but not without a loophole.
Marquerite's mother had sent the invitations, the gifts were arriving and the Church was reserved. Marquerite, had to save face, so when her dear father became seriously ill, the loophole was found.
The big Church Wedding was canceled, and a small intimate ceremony was set at the Brides home. The Groom breathed a sigh of relief, and the Bride saved face.
Marquerite killed two birds with one stone. She pleased her family and her new husband - and was forever remembered as a beautiful Bride.
And when the ceremony was over, Tom and Marquerite were out of there, as fast as their legs would carry them.. But the good news is,
They Lived Happily Ever After.......
Tom Lyle Williams, owner of the Maybelline Co. with his son Tom Lyle Williams Jr. VALENTINES DAY - IS ONLY TWO DAY'S AWAY. STAY TUNED FOR MORE MAYBELLINE, ROMANCES, NEXT WEEK.
