My Little Fashionista

So as the weather turned colder here in Chicago, I was inspired to create a new bag for fall. I have been hooked on the Hadley bag - which is named after my daughter - for a while now. When picking my fabrics, I chose a black strap with a brown accent stripe so I could wear it with either my go to brown boots and cap or my favorite black coat. I chose Cosmo Tweed for the body - a blend of berry tones and black/brown flecks for a pop of color that also works well with my fall staples. It's such a great carry-all, for both my things and the variety of things I'm "holding" for the kids. (My favorite kid item in my bag today is the comic section of the newspaper. My 5 year old was fascinated when he saw this at my parents house and wanted to save it to hang up in his room.... a sign of the times that he rarely sees a printed version of the newspaper at our house).

I got my bag on Friday and as I started to load it up for my first carry, my daughter Hadley, in her two year old speak said "ohh mommy, soo pretty!" She has taken to commenting on my bags and shoes almost daily - a little fashionista in training. I'm often taken off guard by this as most of her activities involve cars and balls, following after her brother. So I am rather pleased to hear her commenting on fashion and in fact, styling herself. It must be an inately female trait as she is very opinionated about which accessories should be worn with what outfits. I've attached a picture of her in a self-styled outfit. I'm still trying to explain to her that jeans under dresses is a trend that was only popular before she was born and that 2 dresses are not better than one.... her response - an eye roll and an "Oh, mommy..." And thus the next generation of mother /daughter fashion debate begins....

Jen Velarde

Fall Inspiration

Hello LILL Fans! I'm excited for the holiday weekend and looking forward to one last barbecue before the signs of the fall season start to appear. The change of season always puts me in the mood to go shopping and add updates to my wardrobe. I'm not fully ready for a jacket and boots; however, I am craving some rich fall colors. I thought I'd share some of my ideas for a transitional fall bag with you!

ANDI is an old-time favorite with our LILL Girls and LILL Team Members alike. Roomy, yet not overwhelmingly large, a cool and chic style for year around.

I particularly love this ANDI combination because the exterior is made with fun and kitschy cotton print. The rich colors of burnt orange, cocoa brown and deep tomato red make a nice statement.

AUDREY JANE is one of our newest styles. It's a great transitional style, perfect for your last summer parties and can tuck into any of our larger bags.

This AUDREY JANE is made with rich, gemstone colors of ruby, amethyst, and yellow topaz.

Paisley is a lovely pattern for fall, made with a lighter weight cotton fabric to create any easy transitional look.

Here are some more transitional fabric that are great for now until fall is officially here. Match any of these fabrics with one of our faux sueds to add a nice, lux texture to your combination.

I hope this post inspires you and finds you ready for the fall season!

Have a happy and safe holiday weekend!

-Lilly S.

Emily's Pick of the Week

Emily's pick of the week this week is…..HADLEY!!
This over-sized, slouchy hobo makes a great statement for Fall.



This one was designed by Mary J. from Naperville, IL.


The exterior is fun and bouncy with the whimsical black and cream Ink Swirls fabric. The strap is complimentary with the black and white polka dotted Bowtie Weave. The strap accent adds a pop of color in the pink Rhubarb Weave. The interior is black in color, but it has a pattern of circles on it. Fun! This bag is adorable and although it has neutral colors such as black and cream, it still really gets noticed because of the fun patterns.










If you like the Ink Swirls pattern, take a look at our Emerald City fabric. It’s the same pattern in different colors! A LESLIE would look great in that fabric.





Thank you and check back next week to see if your LILL Bag is famous!
- Emily R.