Help Lilly design her DONNA

To pass the time until the raffle winner of the $50 1154 LILL gift certificate is announced I decided we should all do a creative activity together! I recently joined a gym and am need of a DONNA to tote all of my work-out necessities! So, I decided to treat myself! I do not own a DONNA yet (can you believe it!) and have been experimenting with a few combinations.

What do you think? You can vote on your favorite by using the poll on the left.







DONNA #1
I love pink and brown together, plus the polka-dots are so girly.

DONNA #2
Our design team says that birds are really HOT this year and I just love all the natural colors here. Not sure if my straps are too busy for this combo. What do you think?

DONNA #3

This one is more classic.

Or, do you have an idea on a different combination? Email me your ideas: lilly@1154lill.com .

Thank you so far to the ladies who have sent me their design suggestions. We have quite a talented pool of "LILL Girls" our there. My desision will continue to be more difficult, but that's not a bad thing! If any of you like one of the below combinations, please feel free to email me or post a comment.




Thanks so much to Roselyn who suggested this combination for me as well! I like the patterning on the top and bottom base.

The 3 below were sent by Amity. I love the different colors and textures that are all paired together on the below 3. Bold patterns on the body with patterned straps really creates a uniqe and fun cobination.

This one was sent to me by Catherine. The contrasting, yet coordinating straps really add a pop of color. Henna Paisley is one of my favorites!

This was sent to me by Rebecca. Another great mix of patterns and textures. Plus I love red!

Jennifer recommended I use Tobasco Weave for my straps to add some contrast of color stating "I love using every possible fabric for designing my Lills!" And I couldn't agree more!

I will be announcing my pick on Wednesday, October 31st so check back to see which combination I chose for my new DONNA!

Welcome LILL Friends!

Thanks for visiting 1154 LILL STUDIO’S official blog. I will be taking you on a ‘behind the seams” look at LILL. Here you will get to know the dynamic employees that make 1154 LILL a unique company. Get a sneak peak at new LILL styles before they launch, receive special offers, get fashion tips from our design department, notices on VIP Invites and of course - fun reads!

As you are one of the very first to visit 1154 LILL STUDIO’S blog, I'd like to kick off the launch with a chance for you to win a LILL treat!

Enter my drawing for a chance to win a $50 1154 LILL Gift Certificate.

Here’s how it works:
- Simply email me, Lilly S., at lilly@1154lill.com
- Type in “Lilly Sent Me” in the subject line to be entered into the drawing. - Please type in your contact information in the body of your email. Be sure to include:
- First and Last Name
- Telephone Number
- Shipping Address


You may enter the drawing during the week of October 19th through October 26th
*only ONE entry per person please!

The lucky winner of the drawing will be announced on my blog on October 29th!

As always, be in the know at LILL!
Check back often to receive all the 'behind the seams' news and updates. I hope you enjoy my posts, happy reading and as always - Happy Creating!

Thank you and good luck!
-Lilly S.

Go Pink!

Create for the Cure with LILL and show your support in a stylish way.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 1154 LILL will donate a portion of all in-store sales placed on October 16th and 17th to a breast cancer awareness charity. Proceeds from this in-store event will go to the following charities:

Boston: Susan G. Komen Foundation for the cure – Boston Chapter
Chicago: Young Survival Coalition
Kansas City: Providence Medical Center

Design a bag or pull one from the rack, wear your bag with pride knowing you’ve supported a great cause.

*Valid on all handbags, accessories, and fabrics. Sale items not included. In-store only.

See What's Growing in Lilly's Pumpkin Patch!

I awoke this morning to a beautiful Midwestern sunrise. The crisp fall air was invigorating! I grabbed a mug of hot apple cider, wrapped up in my cozy knit shawl and went out to check on my pumpkins in my pumpkin patch. I am excited to see how big my pumpkins have grown and if they are ready to pick. I have wanted to make Granny’s recipe for delicious home made pumpkin pie.

To my utter delight I saw not only 2, perfectly round pumpkins growing in a delicious shade of orange, but also a few other delightful ‘lill’ treats blooming!

Oh, the beautiful fall colors inspired by nature...

They are ripe and ready for me to pick!

Featured fall treats:
DIANA . SAMANTHA . PAMELA

Isn't She Lovely?

The lovely ladies you see modeling on our homepage and wearing our bags online are actually employees of LILL!

To interpret this months Art Deco fashion theme we called upon Haley - our LILL on Location Associate. With collaborated effort on wardrobe from Haley and Jess (our stock and store merchandising associate), our in-house photographer Bob came up with some fantastic shots!

Haley is a regular gal and slightly camera shy, but once the day went on she let her inhibitions go and her silliness shine! Enjoy our outtakes from this month’s fashion shoot. We hope we haven’t embarrassed her too much.

Haley did a wonderful job – kudos to you!

Jess designed and constructed the pretty black lace dress Haley is wearing in the center photo – we have quite a talented group of gals at LILL!

Get the 1940’s inspired look with:
Dark, bold lipstick
Pin curled hair
High-heeled chunky Mary Jane’s
Opaque tights
Burnished gold cocktail ring
And of course, a CORA!