LILL's "Team Member of the Month"

Each month at LILL’s HQ we get to vote on an employee that has made a great presence and impacted LILL in a special way.

August's 'Team Member of the Month' is LILL’s accountant, LIZ K.


She was voted by LILL HQ team members because she is ethical, professional, nice and a pleasure to work with, she has made great strides that have helped us all. She learned, very quickly, the culture of LILL and everyday has continued to find ways to improve and make a positive impact on the LILL work environment. In addition, she is also a part of LILL’s ‘Go Green’ committee, which has made great leaps in making our HQ environmentally friendly.

Liz is friendly, easy going and positive and we are delighted to have Liz on the LILL team!

Liz is originally from Cincinnati, OH., she has worked for LILL just shy under one year now.

Let's get to know Liz:

Favorite LILL style?
SOPHIE – it’s the perfect size for everyday use, has tons of interior pockets, and I love the adjustable strap. I’m always adjusting it on the go, depending on what I’m doing or carrying.

Top 3 fabric picks:
Jungle Twill – It’s such an appealing shade of green and also a very durable fabric.
“Fall” in Love – I love the rich fall colors.
Tangerine Dream – I just got a CONNOR in it.

What do you love most about working for LILL?
I’m the accountant, so my days are filled with numbers, numbers, and more numbers. I love that I can just walk out of my office and be in the midst of so much creativity and fun – and, of course, handbags.

Nickname:
Liz is a nickname. My parents intended to call me Elizabeth, but I decided when I was little that it was too long – so I chose Liz and made everyone call me that until it stuck.

Favorite band:
Bright Eyes

Where did you last go on vacation?
Northern Michigan, where my sister lives. We hiked, canoed, and went to a minor-league baseball game.

Favorite thing about LILL bags:
I’m a vegetarian, and I do wear leather shoes, etc., but I try to avoid it as much as possible. Before I discovered LILL, I could never find non-leather bags that were durable, practical, and – most importantly – attractive. LILL quickly solved that problem! Now I have a great fabric bag for every occasion and never have to resort to my old leather ones. Thanks LILL!

Thank you for all you do for LILL, Liz!

-Lilly S.

Best Customer - Winner!

We sponsored a little contest here recently at LILL HQ and asked our wonderful LILL on Location Reps to nominate their customer whom they thought was one of the best LILL on Location customers out there. We are pleased to announce that Charity E., from Cleveland, OH was chosen as the winner!

Charity was nominated by Cara P., one of our two Cleveland Reps. Cara said Charity really stood out in her mind because she was such a creative hostess. She is unique and fun and so her LILL parties are, too. She makes her parties creative events and her enthusiasm carries over to her guests. Charity wears her LILL bags everywhere and is always happy to spread the word about LILL to new people. Check out the pictures of Charity’s most recent party which featured purse-shaped cakes and The Devil Wears Prada being shown in the background. What fun!

To get to know Charity a bit better we asked her a few LILL questions...

(Charity pictured below on the left)

1. What is your favorite LILL bag style? ERINN

2. How did you discover LILL Bags? My younger sister had one, she lives in Washington DC, had gone to a party. I looked “lill” up online and the following month hosted my own purse soiree!

3. What attracted you to LILL and hosting a LILL party? The fabrics were stylish, the styles clean and simple. It was a creative event, not like other home parties. Unique results.

4. What are two unusual items likely to be found on your purse?
Produce. I always seem to have a banana or mini-carrots. And tickets, I keep all of my concert/show/sporting event tickets in my purse for awhile. I pull them out and reminisce, it makes me happy!

Congratulations to you, Charity! It’s customers like you that make working with LILL so much fun!

-Kate G., LILL on Location Director

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.

Our Favorite Customers

With LILL not only are you creating one-of-a-kind handbags, but you are creating memories that last. It's not only the product that makes LILL the fun and dynamic company it is today, but the people who create with us. The thing we love most here at LILL, is sharing the experience with you!

This week we are highlighting Michelle P., a favorite customer of Emily R., the LILL on Location rep for the Chicago Southwest Suburbs. Here's what Emily R. has to say about Michelle P.:

"I have a customer named Michelle P. who is the best LILL on Location customer in the world!
I met Michelle when she hosted a LILL on Location party in September 2007. Michelle is a friendly and upbeat person. She immediately made me feel welcome in her home. I had only been a LOL rep for about one month and Michelle made me feel confident in my presentation skills. I realized at Michelle’s party just how much fun it can be to be a LOL rep! Michelle had such a lovely group of guests. I was able to talk about LILL and everyone was so attentive and interested! Then, the ladies proceeded to order over 20 bags. I couldn't’t believe it. Michelle ordered 5 bags herself! Michelle designed all of her bags with a unique twist to suit her personality. Michelle just loves LILL. In fact, she’s hosting another LOL party with me at the end of July. Michelle and her husband are expecting their first baby in September. I can’t wait for Michelle to see our SUSAN style. I know that she will love it!

Michelle and I have kept in touch over this past year. She has even referred a few of her friends to me. I credit Michelle with showing me that I can be an extremely successful LOL rep. She just made me feel so lucky to be able to talk to her and her guests about LILL. "


Thank you for sharing your story of your special friendship you found as a LILL on Location rep, Emily! This truly shows how LILL is about not only creating handbags, but creating memories and friendships to last.


-Lilly S.

Emily's Pick of the Week!

Greetings LILL Fans! I was just strolling through our production area a few moments ago when a bag caught my eye. It was this darling ERINN designed online by Jamey B. from Wesley Chapel, Fl.

Interior and interior pocket lining

This bag has a great mixture of fall and summer colors. The exterior is punchy with an orange design in Tangerine Dream. The bright yellow Tweetie Bird fabric on the top band really makes this combination pop! Inside you will find tiny black and white stripes. Take a look in the secret pocket! Here is your summer of fun. The colorful and flowery Hula Girl fabric screams, “Take me on a summer trip!” Even if you are using ERINN in the fall, winter or spring, the Hula Girl pocket will remind you of bright and relaxing summer days. That’s what is so fun about the interior pocket on many of our bags, including ERINN. You can put any fabric that your heart desires in there because you’re the only person who is going to see it. If you need a little pick me up during the day, just unzip that zipper and BAM! There’s your secret pocket to brighten your day.

ERINN is a super cute over sized clutch. This bag is made for going out on the town! With ERINN you don’t have to leave anything behind. There is plenty of room for your makeup, cell phone, sunglasses, wallet, etc. Check out our ERINN style today.

Thanks and I look forward to giving you all my Pick of the Week next week!

xoxo

Emily R.