Elizabeth Arden

By laskoann

  • Birth

    Elizabeth was born in Woodbrige,Ontario,Canada on this day to an English mother and a Scottish father.
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    Elizabeth Arden's life

  • Dropped out of nursing school

    In 1901,Elizabeth dropped out of nursing school.It never was her idea.Her parents forced her to do it for the money.She finally took matters into her own hands and dropped out.

  • Arden forms a partnership with Elizabeth Hubbard

    The partnership didn't last long,and there isn't much info because of it.The only thing we know,is that this is were Elizabeth Arden got her name.

  • Learning in France

    Elizabeth went to France to learn about beauty and facial massaging.While there,she had made quite a few roges and tinted powders all on her own.When she returned, she introduced makeovers in her salons.

  • Make-up craze

    Arden joined up with A. Fabian Swason to create a fluffy face cream.This success made the two keep inventing make-up like there was no tomorrow.

  • Married

    Elizabeth was married to Thomas J. Lewis,becoming an American citizen.After this she was able to sell her make-up all over the world with her husband's help.

  • Paris has a new salon

    In 1922,Elizabeth had ten salons, and now a new one.Here she recived many customers daily.

  • A sad divorce

    Eliizabeth divorced Thomas because she wanted to become even more succsessful.It was a sad day for the both of them.

  • Fashion for Arden

    Elizabeth started a fashion line on this day.She had sweet staff members like Charles James and Oscar De La Renta.

  • Here comes the horses

    Here comes the horses
    Elizabeth bought Maine Chance Farm.Here she raised a number of winning stars and gained much popularity throughout the years.

  • A world of fans

    Elizabeth became known all over the world.They say that "Only three names are known in all the four corners of the world.Singer sewing machines,Coca-Cola, and Elizabeth Arden."
    Heinrich Harrer

  • Awards for all

    Elizabeth Arden was awarded the Legion D'Honner award for her work with cosmetics.She became one of the most popular people in the world.

  • The nightmare of death

    Elizabeth died on this day,leaving behind a world famous company,farm, and high taxes.Towards the end of life,Arden did nothing to reduce the taxes on her property. Her employees had to sell the farm and many personal items to pay them off.In the end the complany survived and still sells her products today.