Meet Sophie!

We are excited to introduce the long-awaited mid-sized messenger, SOPHIE. The convertible strap can be shortened to a shoulder bag while the interior is equipped with several organizational features to store your cell phone, PDA, MP3 Player and more. The center zipper divider pouch also provides added security and organization.

Now meet the special lady who the bag was named after, Sophie K.!

A woman who is as sassy, fun and organized as the SOPHIE Bag itself. Grand-Mom-In-Law to our Web Store Manager, Amy F.

Sophie (on left) photographed with Amy (on right) while at the Chicago store on Mother's Day to create their very own SOPHIE Bags!




Get to know the real Sophie by learning of her favorite things:

Favorite LILL style – KIMBERLY
A funny or unique thing you carry in your bag – “God knows! Paint brushes for my pottery.”
Children – 4
Pets – 3 cats, 1 dog.
Ever met anyone famous? “Charlton Heston when I worked for American Airlines”
Last great book you read – The Red River
Favorite Restaurant – Olive Garden
Hobbies and activities important to you – “Ceramics, currently working on a gnome for my garden. Also love spending time with my grand-kids and great-grandkids!”

It was great getting to know you, Sophie.
We hope you all enjoy the SOPHIE bag as much as we here at LILL already do!

-Lilly S.

Celebrating a Special Day with LILL

At LILL we are fortunate to meet so many brides who choose to celebrate their upcoming wedding day with us. Whether they host a party for their bridesmaids to design their own LILL Bag as a gift or present their ‘maids with custom LILL Bags designed by them, LILL Brides always seem to manage to add a special touch to their day.

We continue to be amazed and inspired by the creations we see from LILL brides. More importantly, we love their stories.

Lindsey G. from Dublin, OH sent us a photo of her and her bridesmaids from her wedding day and was excited to share her story with us.

Photo taken by Dolce Studios

"I saw an article a couple of years ago in Fitness magazine about designing your own personal gym bag. I thought the concept was so fun that I book marked the website on 'my favorites'. Last year while I was brainstorming for that perfect 'unique' bridesmaids gift I came across the LILL website again and found exactly what I was looking for. After researching more info I learned how there was a LILL rep in the Columbus area for handbag parties. I contacted her immediately and decided to have a party for all my bridesmaids. They all designed their own purses and I was able to give them their own unique creations at the rehearsal dinner. We had such a great time and now everyone has a special memento from my wedding!"
Lindsey G.

Get to know Lindsey a little more:

Favoritestyle? ANDI
Wedding Date: June 30, 2007
Most memorable part of your wedding day:
It was so much fun to see all of the ideas, hard work, and planning come together. Our main goal was for everyone to have a great time….we knew our goal had been met when the DJ announced that it was time for the last song and everyone booed! Having everyone that we love and care about all together in one place to help us celebrate was the best!

Thanks so much for sharing your story, Lindsey!

If you are a bride looking for a special way to celebrate or a maid-of-honor looking for a unique outing, you can book a party with LILL!
-Lilly S.

Contest Winner!

Thanks to all who voted to choose the winner of 1154 LILL’s “Where in the World is Your LILL Bag?” contest.

The votes were cast and your favorite entry was.....

Kathleen C.!

Enjoy your prize of a $50 LILL Gift Certificate, Kathleen! We are excited to see what you will create next and where your lucky LILL bag will travel.

Thank you again to all the gals who submitted their entries. Your stories and LILL Bags continue to be an inspiration to us here at LILL.
-Lilly S.

Vote for your favorite!

Thanks to all who submitted their entries for 1154 LILL’s “Where in the World is Your LILL Bag” contest! LILL Bags have been accompanying many of our customers on their traveling adventures.

See their picture and read their entries, it’s amazing to see all the different parts of the world our lucky LILL Bags were able to visit!

We’re asking YOU to choose the winner from the few selected contest entries!

Vote by clicking on our pole at the top left corner of our blog. The $50 LILL Gift Certificate WIINNER will be announced on May 12th.


#1 -Kathleen C.



My ANDI bag is amazing. Traveling through Germany, not only can it hold a six pack to keep up with the German fellas, but I could carry all my winter wear and camera without worry.






#2 - Megan K.

Living abroad in Dubai, where designer handbags abound, I've answered the question "where did you get that bag?" many times. "Sadly" I say (smiling on the inside), "you can only get them in America." My ANDI is perfect for a day out shopping in Dubai, like going to the spice souks, holding my blessed water bottle to battle the heat.




#3 - Susan M.


I actually found the 1154 LILL company when trying to find a great versatile purse for my 3 week trip through Europe last October. I fell in love with my TARA bag because the across the shoulder bag is a must when travelling! And with just 2 steps, she turns into a shoulder bag! I got to pick the design to with all all of my outfits! Here is a picture of TARA in Rome, Italy! She has also been to Spain, Croatia, France, and Bermuda!




#4 - Nicole K.


So I got my BRIDGET bag in October and went to Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. Well we were only there for a couple days so we just stuffed my LILL with a change of underwear and two clean shirts, some makeup and toothbrushes and off we went! It worked like a charm, we didn't have to check luggage and I looked fantastic with my beautiful bag! Needless to say I'm hosting a party on March 14th so I can share my love LILL with all my friends!!




#5 - Stephanie H.






My JEANNE purse was the perfect accessory on my honeymoon in St. Martin, besides my husband of course! It easily coordinated with all of my outfits since it is reversible.






#6 Rebecca A.



I scored an eagle on Azalea, #13 at Augusta, with my travel sidekick, LIZ. We were stylish and obedient (no bags larger than 10x5x5)






#7 Grace P.





My MANDY bag is as unique as I am and that's what I love about it. I always get compliments on the color and design. It carries everything I need for school and fun vacations. I'll always LEAN twards Lill! Grace Petro, Age 13






Thanks everyone and good luck!
-Lilly S.

LILL Moms

1154 LILL was founded by Jennifer Velarde, super-mom of two little darlings - JOEY and HADLEY.

We’d like to celebrate a few more moms who hold a special place in the hearts of LILL employees. So special that a LILL Bag was named after them.

Introducing the Moms behind LILL Bags:






Meet PAMELA – Mother to owner, Jennifer Velarde.














Meet CORA – Grandmom-in-law to-be to Sarah R. LILL's store operations director.








Meet VICTORIA– Mother to Pam B. LILL’s former Director of LILL on Location









Meet SOPHIE – Grandmom-in-law to LILL's Web Store Manager, Amy F.




How will you celebrate the mom in your life this Mother’s Day?
Email me and share your plans- lilly@1154lill.com


Happy Mother's Day!


-Lilly S.