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About saffronsrule

Sharrie Williams is the author of The Maybelline Story and a direct descendant of the Maybelline Cosmetic Family. Great niece of Maybelline founder Tom Lyle Williams. Buy a signed copy today.

I might have let Howard do anything. One thing for sure is I’ll never wear a skirt again.

Posted on September 5, 2013 by saffronsrule

February 1, 1964, Bitchen Night! I love him too much, I’m worried. Didn’t do anything all day. In fact I felt sick. I ironed 20 blouses. Picked up my sister Donna and her friends Teri and Linda at Teri’s house … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, 1964 film, 1964 Surf Films, Culver City, making-out, Man in the Middle, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Surf Party, Surfer's Rule, teenagers, United States, West Side Surfers | Leave a comment

If Mommy stops me from going out with Howard I will make her pay!

Posted on September 5, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 31, 1964, Friday, Boring Night Mommy took me to school. Most of my friend’s stayed home. We didn’t do anything all day cause it was the last day of the semester. Drew “Murphy pictures,” of all my friends on … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir, Uncategorized | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Student, Surfer's Rule, United States, Venice High School, West Side Surfers | Leave a comment

I’m soooo scared, cause I don’t know how to dance like those Westchester kids. They are so dirty.

Posted on September 4, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 30, 1964 Boring Day, Peroxided my sister Donna’s hair. Boring day at school, didn’t do anything cause finals are over. Just talked. I feel sorry for Janice, I don’t think anyone is going to her party. Howard has to … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Student, Surfer's Rule, United States, West Side Surfers | 1 Comment

I don’t know how to dance like the kid’s at Westchester High.

Posted on September 2, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 28, 1964, Tuesday. Hard day, tired, no Saffron meeting, Finals. Drove to school, took Marilyn and Vera. The American Lit final was sooooo hard. After school went to Lauri’s. Made tuna sandwiches and then fell asleep. Bought two Supremes, … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Southern California, teenagers, The Supremes, United States, West Side Surfers, White Front | Leave a comment

Surfers, Drummers and guy’s with convertibles got the girl

Posted on August 31, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 27, 1964 (Finals) Hard and fun day) Lauri drove me and Marilyn to school. Finals were hard. Took two of them for two hours each. Got out of school at 12:30. Drove Marilyn home. Then we went to Dorsey … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Beach, Culver City, High School, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Student, Surfer's Rule, Woody's Smorgsburger | Leave a comment

Surfers and guys in a band – that’s who turned my head in 1964.

Posted on August 30, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 26, 1964 Sunday Bitchen day. Got up at 11:00, Lauri picked me up and we went down to Toes. Didn’t see Howard. Drove over to his house. It’s the biggest house I’ve ever seen, he must be rich. Drove … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, teenagers, Ventures Wipe Out, west side, West Side Surfers | Leave a comment

Making-out at the Drive-In and my hair didn’t get as messed up as usual.

Posted on August 29, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 25, 1964 Saturday, Bitchen night. Went out to lunch with Lauri at Truman’s in Westwood. Howard picked me up at 7:00. Went to the Drive-in and saw Under the Yum Yum Tree. It was so funny. I just loved … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Denny's Coffee Shop, drive-in, making-out, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Playa del Rey Los Angeles, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, Student, teenagers, Truman's, United States, West Side Surfers | Leave a comment

So. I like the guy every other girl on the beach is after. That’s competition, in 1964

Posted on August 28, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 24, 1964 Friday a work day Drive to school, picked up Marilyn and Vera. After school we went into American Lit for help. Wasn’t the only one, all the chairs were filled. He gave us the answers for the … Continue reading →

Posted in diary, memoir | Tagged 1964, Culver City, Maybelline, Maybelline Story, Robert Downey Jr. Two Girls and a Guy, Saffrons Rule, Sharrie Williams, Southern California, teenagers, Tijuana, United States, West Side Surfers | Leave a comment

My goal was to be Gidget, without ever going in the Ocean

Posted on August 27, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 23, 1964 Thursday Happy Day Howard’s is 19 today! Mom had to drive me to school. Had to pick up Marilyn, Vira and Candy Pounds. I’m real friendly with Sandy Block. (Yay!!! today is Howard’s Birthday, he’s 19. Just … Continue reading →

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Stripping and toning my hair when I should be studying for finals. It’s all about looking good for Friday night.

Posted on August 26, 2013 by saffronsrule

January 22, 1964 Wednesday Scared Day Got to drive to school today. Picked Marilyn up. Was cold and wet out. After school, drove Marilyn home, then picked up my little sister Billee and my little brother Preston from Catholic School. … Continue reading →