Spring Has Sprung...

...well, at least at LILL it has. While the weather here in Chicago still leaves us wishing for warmer temps, we thankfully have some gorgeous new spring fabrics to cheer us up. With our recently released fabrics (and more to come) we are really loving all the new combinations we're coming up with. To cure your mid day blah's we highly suggest giving some of your own combinations a try. You can even show off your newly designed bag by e-mailing a photo of it to a friend, or maybe you'll even send it to an unsuspecting gift giver (a little hint never hurts). Here a a few of our newest fabrics gracing some perfect spring time styles...

Wendy with one of our newest picks, Pink Trellis, accented with Grass Green

Ellie, looking adorable in our Thactcher Island fabric

Our reversible Brianna with Citrine Scroll and Honey Dijon Basketweave

Still need a little more cheer? Design your perfect spring bag now!

Clutches for a Cause

We all love the opportunity to give a little something back when we can, so we've decided to team up with actress, and Dancing with the Stars alum, Stacy Keibler (and a number of other giving celebrities) to design "Clutches for a Cause". Sales of these clutches will benefit the After-School All-Stars, a national non-profit that provides free programs to help children do better in school and give them the chance to reach their full potential. Through March 31st, LILL will donate $10 to the After-School All-Stars for each limited edition "Clutch for a Cause" purchased. Purchasing one of these clutches is the perfect way to support a good cause, and satisfy your LILL habit!

Make Them Green With Envy!

For 43 years the Chicago river has been dyed a bright shade a green, and its become one of our most prized St. Patrick's Day traditions. For a city that loves to celebrate, it's an exciting week. The Guinness is flowing, the parades are marching, and we're all hoping a little luck comes our way. If you need a little help, stop in one of our store locations (or host a LILL on Location party soon!) between March 17th and March 20th for your guaranteed opportunity to receive a discount on your very own LILL bag, or a free accessory with the purchase of a bag.

In the spirit of the season, here a few suggestions that are perfect for the warming temps and are sure to make your friends green with envy-

Design a Paula, perfect for those weekend get-aways...or Spring Break!

Or an Isabel, which is great for Chicago's summer concerts and street fairs.





Or our classic tote, Ellie, a summer essential for a day at the beach or shopping with the girls.

Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone!

Bridal Sweet Week

LILL is currently celebrating Bridal Sweet Week, a week long event offering brides a great discount on bags for their bridal party...and of course, a little something for themselves. We kicked off the week with events in our stores, and are excited to continue to offer our brides their perfect, one of a kind bag!

One of the bridal trends we're particularly excited about this season is the use of color, instead of wearing head-to-toe white. LILL gives you the opportunity to further express your personal style, and when is a better time to do that than on your big day?

If you're currently searching for "the dress" and don't know where to start, here are a ideas we hope will inspire you...

Bohemian and subtly adorned, with an Audrey Jane in your "something blue"



Chic and sweet, with an Erinn in a classic black and white floral



Pretty and romantic, with a ruffled Grace in blushing pink

Your one of a kind wedding deserves the perfect one of a kind bag.

Enjoy your special day ladies!

Meet Our Newest Fan!

While responding to some customers on our Facebook page we noticed one customer in particular who was super excited about her recent LILL experience. We love getting to know our customers, and we just had to get to know Sidney. We had a little Q & A with Sidney and would like to share it with you...

How were you introduced to 1154 LILL Studio?
My husband knows how much of a purse-aholic I am and saw your site listed in one of his RSS feeds. He sent it to me and said, lovingly, "don't OD". I was on the site building a purse everyday for at least two weeks.

What was it about LILL that got you excited to design your own bag?

Being able to make a bag, with patterns and colors and textures that were all me, was the most exciting part of this process. I like bags with character, hardware and pockets, and while Lill doesn't have many bags with elaborate hardware, the character is one of a kind.

How many LILL bags do you own? Any favorite styles? What makes them your favorite?
I "adopted" two bags- Maya and Sandra. Maya was "conceived" on October 22nd and she came home just before Thanksgiving last year. Sandra was "conceived" during Snowmaggedon 2011 and will arrive by the end of February. These bags are my current favorites due to their many pockets and size. Maya is great when I am on business because I can fit my netbook and accessories inside without the need for another bag; Sandra will be more of an everyday bag.

Have you told any of your friends about LILL?
I have told every purse loving woman I know about 1154 Lill. When the 50% for one day was offered, I made it my Facebook status AND tweeted about it. Some of my friends are thinking of having a party too, but probably in the spring, when all the snow is gone in Chicago.

Are there any other styles on your wish list?

Wendy and Sophie are on my current wish list. I love the Wendy because it's reversible and it's a great summer bag. I have 5 year old twins, so this would be a great bag for them and their things when we're out and about in the city. I am also a student and a small business owner, so the Sophie can be great when Maya is too much. Sophie can double as a purse when I'm off to a meeting, or hanging at the library or Starbucks. On those days, less is more, and Sophie is definitely more!

Anything else you’d like to mention?
I think the main thing I would like people to know about 1154 Lill is the customer service. The website is super easy to use and if you are in the Chicago area, the Lincoln Park location has a great staff. When I went in for the first time they immediately made me feel welcome and were as giddy as I was about building me a new "baby". My husband and twins were with me and they even made the experience fun for them! A true purse lover can also appreciate the workmanship of the bags. I didn't overly mind the three week wait because I knew it would be quality work. I am hoping that one day we will be able to combine some styles for even more customizability, but until then, Maya and Sandra will await the day when Wendy and Sophie come home with us!

Thanks Sidney!