My favorite Project Runway Contestant and Uncle to Melba, MONDO GUERRA has a second chance to win "Project Runway" I am conjuring up good Mojo for him to WIN! this time.......
Go Girl!!!
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Thursday, December 22, 2011
The Secret is Out! Psyche Out
Psyche Out!...... I've lost my CHIN!!! It makes me wish I would stare at myself in the mirror and pose like a few I know. They get it, I don't..... have the time...... Where's the drum kit when I need it?
"Eye on LA" KABC
Luckily Melba still has a chin....
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8471265
"Eye on LA" KABC
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/video?id=8471265
Friday, December 9, 2011
Jill Courtemanche Trunk Show November 5th
On Saturday December 17, at The Millinery Guild Boutique in Los Angeles – Jill Courtemanche of Jill Courtemanche Millinery will preview her collection of signature hats, couture cocktail bands, and more. A recent transplant from New York now setting up shop in San Diego, Jill uses her training in old world millinery techniques to hand-stitch every piece with artisanal care and skill. Working with both vintage materials and today's finest fabrics, Jill creates gorgeous modern hats that perfectly balance sassy and classy.
Because every hat is handmade, quantities are limited. Come out to The Millinery Guild Boutique on Saturday December 17 from 11am to 6pm to experience these extraordinary, exclusive creations before they fly off the shelves. Jill will be there in person to answer questions and take custom orders.
The Millinery Guild Boutique
7767 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact:
Jill Courtemanche
Jill Courtemanche Millinery
PHONE: 917 463 4863
EMAIL: info@jillcourtemanche.com
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Carol Cirillo Stanley Fine Art Photography 12/2/2011
Come by the shop and meet Carol Cirillo Stanley.. "Hats and Shots" a mix of fine art photography and some fine hats! Open at 11am-6pm Reception 12/2/2011 6pm-8pm
Sunday, November 20, 2011
NBC "The Feast" Thanks to Hannah Snavely and Marco Villalobos
Los Angeles' newest haberdashery, The Millinery Guild, opened this fall on Beverly, bringing quirky hatter Susan "Montez" Murphy’s avante-garde, handcrafted creations to the Westside.
The light, bright and airy space stocks Murphy's own vintage-inspired in-house line, Montez, which she crafts using wooden hat blocks circa the '30s and '40s, plus toppers by Cristina de Prada, Su WeHa, Bijou Van Ness and Carpe Diem.
And, while most folks come by the shop looking to replicate the adorned look of a certain sapphire-bedazzled newly-crowned princess, according to Murphy, anything goes when it comes to headwear, just as long as you're not headed to the movies.
Video by Marco Villalobos .
I'm Gobsmacked!
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Fashion.156.com
Here is a really Fabulous online magazine.. This issue " HEADWEAR" Yes this is what you've been looking for. Fashion.156.com
PHOTOGRAPHER – JONAS LINDSTROEM
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Jill Courtemanche Trunk Show November 5th
I will be hosting an exclusive millinery trunk show for
Jill Coutemanche Millinery.
November 5th
7767 Beverly Blvd
Los Angeles CA
90036
1 213 985 4784
Jills Signature Hats,Cocktail Hats,Bands and Much more will be all available for purchase at
Fantastic prices. Jill will be there to take custom orders and answer any questions. Stop by and say
"Hello" to this very talented and versatile milliner. She is truly a couture Milliner.
Go to her web page to read about her and let us all welcome her to Southern California!
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
Melba on KNBC TV!
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Mod-Hatter-Opens-Fairfax-District-Boutique-130477638.html
After the taping she took a nap... Thank You Mondo I Luv Her!
We have Mondo T-Shirts, Buttons and Pozitivity Stickers Get'em nao..
After the taping she took a nap... Thank You Mondo I Luv Her!
We have Mondo T-Shirts, Buttons and Pozitivity Stickers Get'em nao..
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Daily Candy!
Daily Candy!!
Daily Candy did a Feature on My Shop "The Millinery Guild"! I knowz!?! Go to the link!
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| Los Angeles | September 7, 2011 The Rad Hatter The Millinery Guild Opens on Beverly
but “dull” is not one of them. Her new Beverly Boulevard boutique, The Millinery Guild,specializes in eccentric, over-the-top headwear (an all-too-raresight outside British aristocracy and Munchkinland). Inside the all-white jewel box space, you’ll find hand craftedtoppers that range from whimsical (felt fedoras with bird appliques) to WTF? (a mousetrap headband with a wedge ofrhinestoned cheese) by established labels such asCristina de Prada, Su WeHa, and Carpe Diem. Then there’s Murphy’s own line, Montez, with avant-garde creations like a mouth-shaped straw beret dangling a cigarette. She often uses wooden hat blocks from the 1930s and 1940s, so even custom orders have a vintage twist. Want to flex your own millinery muscle? Murphy plans to teach beginners’ workshops at Hands-On 3rd. We’re brimming with excitement. The Millinery Guild, 7767 Beverly Boulevard, between North Ogden Drive and North Genesee Avenue, Fairfax District (213-985-4784 or themillineryguild.com), $65 and up.  Photo: Courtesy of The Millinery Guild How YaLike me nao? | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday, August 28, 2011
My Shop, The Millinery Guild
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| Here is my Shop "The Millinery Guild".. It's small,clean and efficient. |
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Transition of The Millinery Guild
"The Millinery Guild" has transitioned into a privately owned business. The "Millinery Guild of Southern California" has its own Blog any comments, inquiries, posts or updates on your events please go to
www.themillineryguildofsoutherncalifornia.blogspot.com
Thank you all for following and your support. "The Millinery Guild" is opening up a retail shop in Los Angeles August 2011. This shop will sell Hats by select Milliners, Accessories and offer custom Millinery and workshops. For Information contact themillineryguild@gmail.com
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
**July 30 and 31**
See You There?
News Flash.. I passed by a shop window that looks like its going to be a "Hat Shop" more on that later when I find out all the details..
Monday, May 16, 2011
Summer Classes
Hat Classes Kay Durden July 16-17 2011 and July 23-24 2011 Click on Kay Durden for info..
Jane Smith August 1-3 2011 August 5-7 2011 August 8-10 Fullerton College see below for details. Janes classes fill very quickly reserve ASAP !!! For questions contact Mela Hoyt Heydon 1 714 223 1455 email MissMela@aol.com
Workshop 1- “Henry VIII and his Wives and Daughters”
Using buckram as the base and both traditional millinery hand sewing techniques and modern machine work, you will create at least one Tudor hat (or as they called it “bonnet”) or headpiece” similar to those seen in the movies “Henry VIII”, “Elizabeth”, “The Other Boleyn Girl”, “The Tudors”, etc” and in portraits of the mid to late 16th century. The class includes your supplies for two hats or headdresses covered with silk or velvet and lunch each day. If you wish, you may also bring 1½ yards of an outer fabric of your choice. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 1, 2, 3 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
Workshop 2- “Cheri” and “Titanic”- Edwardian and Teens Wire Frame Ladies Hats
Using millinery wire and lace or sheer fabric, you will create at least one Edwardian/Teens hat similar to hats seen in the movies “Cheri”, “Titanic”, “Howard’s End”, and the classic My Fair Lady”. The class includes your supplies for two hats with wire frames covered with silk organza or lace and lunch each day. If you wish, you may also bring 2 yards of an outer fabric of your choice. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 5, 6, 7 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
Workshop 3- Topsy Turvey-19th Century Straw Braid Hats & Bonnets
Using fine straw braid, you will create two different bonnets/hats from 1870-1900. Both hand sewing and machine techniques will be taught (sewing machines will be available. You are also welcome to bring your own machine.) All of your supplies to complete the 2 hats will be included along with lunch each day. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 8, 9, 10 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
All classes limited to 12 students each. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
Name__________________________
Address
Home phone ______________ Cellphone __________________
Email_________________________
Workshop 1 The Tudors ($450.00) $_______
Workshop 2 Wire Frame ($450.00) $_______
Workshop 3 Straw Braid ($450.00) $_______
Totals $_______
Checks made payable to Mela Hoyt-Heydon
Send to Mela Hoyt-Heydon
33887 Whistle Train Road
Brea, CA 92823-1058
I am vegetarian____ I don’t eat chicken____I am Vegan___ I’ll eat anything___
Email Mela for discount info on groups of 3 or more per class!
Postmark Deadline July 9, 2011
Questions? Call Mela at 714 223 1455 or email missmela@aol.com
Discounts for multiple classes taken by one person-email for info
All classes will be held at Fullerton College,
321 East Chapman, Fullerton, CA 92832
Costume Shop Room 1129 (upstairs, no elevator access)
Theatre Arts Building (Your parking is included)
Jane Smith August 1-3 2011 August 5-7 2011 August 8-10 Fullerton College see below for details. Janes classes fill very quickly reserve ASAP !!! For questions contact Mela Hoyt Heydon 1 714 223 1455 email MissMela@aol.com
Fullerton College Presents
3 Millinery Workshops with
Jane Smith
Milliner for the films “The Duchess”, “Harry Potter” and “The Other Boleyn Girl” to name a fewWorkshop 1- “Henry VIII and his Wives and Daughters”
Using buckram as the base and both traditional millinery hand sewing techniques and modern machine work, you will create at least one Tudor hat (or as they called it “bonnet”) or headpiece” similar to those seen in the movies “Henry VIII”, “Elizabeth”, “The Other Boleyn Girl”, “The Tudors”, etc” and in portraits of the mid to late 16th century. The class includes your supplies for two hats or headdresses covered with silk or velvet and lunch each day. If you wish, you may also bring 1½ yards of an outer fabric of your choice. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 1, 2, 3 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
Workshop 2- “Cheri” and “Titanic”- Edwardian and Teens Wire Frame Ladies Hats
Using millinery wire and lace or sheer fabric, you will create at least one Edwardian/Teens hat similar to hats seen in the movies “Cheri”, “Titanic”, “Howard’s End”, and the classic My Fair Lady”. The class includes your supplies for two hats with wire frames covered with silk organza or lace and lunch each day. If you wish, you may also bring 2 yards of an outer fabric of your choice. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 5, 6, 7 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
Workshop 3- Topsy Turvey-19th Century Straw Braid Hats & Bonnets
Using fine straw braid, you will create two different bonnets/hats from 1870-1900. Both hand sewing and machine techniques will be taught (sewing machines will be available. You are also welcome to bring your own machine.) All of your supplies to complete the 2 hats will be included along with lunch each day. A basic sewing kit will be needed (shears, pins, tape measure, thimble, tailor’s chalk)
August 8, 9, 10 10:00 AM-5:00 PM $450.00
All classes limited to 12 students each. Additional materials will be available for purchase.
Millinery Workshop Registration
Name__________________________
Address
Home phone ______________ Cellphone __________________
Email_________________________
Workshop 1 The Tudors ($450.00) $_______
Workshop 2 Wire Frame ($450.00) $_______
Workshop 3 Straw Braid ($450.00) $_______
Totals $_______
Checks made payable to Mela Hoyt-Heydon
Send to Mela Hoyt-Heydon
33887 Whistle Train Road
Brea, CA 92823-1058
I am vegetarian____ I don’t eat chicken____I am Vegan___ I’ll eat anything___
Email Mela for discount info on groups of 3 or more per class!
Postmark Deadline July 9, 2011
Questions? Call Mela at 714 223 1455 or email missmela@aol.com
Discounts for multiple classes taken by one person-email for info
All classes will be held at Fullerton College,
321 East Chapman, Fullerton, CA 92832
Costume Shop Room 1129 (upstairs, no elevator access)
Theatre Arts Building (Your parking is included)
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
}}}}}}} News Flash {{{{{{
Two of my most favorite "The Millinery Guild" peeps making News!!
CRISTINA de Prada!!!!!!!
Cristina de Prada has made it to ROUND 2 of The Hat Magazine Milliner of the year competition!! Now folks this is a competition!!! Here's from a little sumthin' Facebook Passejada Amb Barret
Mondo Guerra has another chance to sweep Project Runway. Vote Here at My Lifetime and read this interview at Metro Source Los Angeles magazine and I am mentioned.. again! Yes, I am proud I've showed Mondo, as he puts it, "the Ropes" and mentored him for 13 years.. Yeps my son Max brought him home from school to meet me, result.. A soap opera, a few break ups and reconciliations, mega scream-fests and in sickness and health till death do us part.
CRISTINA de Prada!!!!!!!
¡Cristina ha pasado a la seguna ronda del Hat Designer of the Year 2011 competit...ion! El boceto de arriba a la derecha es uno de los suyos.
Cristina is door naar de tweede ronde van de Hat Designer of the Year 2011 competition! Sketch rechtsboven er één van CristinaSee More
Cristina is door naar de tweede ronde van de Hat Designer of the Year 2011 competition! Sketch rechtsboven er één van CristinaSee More
By: Peter Kooiman
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| Me and Mondo |
Mondo Guerra has another chance to sweep Project Runway. Vote Here at My Lifetime and read this interview at Metro Source Los Angeles magazine and I am mentioned.. again! Yes, I am proud I've showed Mondo, as he puts it, "the Ropes" and mentored him for 13 years.. Yeps my son Max brought him home from school to meet me, result.. A soap opera, a few break ups and reconciliations, mega scream-fests and in sickness and health till death do us part.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Bijou Van Ness Bridal Show NYC 2011
Rehn Dudugkian of "Bijou Van Ness" packed up her Hats and showed them at the Bridal Show in NYC. Brides Magazine
Bridal Market Dispatch:
WEDDING DRESSES & STYLE
Bridal Market Dispatch:
New Accessories
Bijou Van Ness
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| Hat..Bijou Van Ness Clothing ...Neu Neu |
Rehn Dudugkian of "Bijou Van Ness" has been BUSY! During LA Fashion Week she collaborated with clothing designer Neu Neu for the F2 Runway Fashion Showat the penthouse of the California Mart.. Fresh Designs!
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| Hat..Bijou Van Ness Clothing ...Neu Neu |
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