1154 LILL Studio





I attended the 7th Annual VIP Holiday party at 1154 LILL Studio this week. The minute I walked through the door, I was greeted by the chatter of several women swooning over the brightly colored array of fabrics to pick for their custom handbags.

Founder of 1154 LILL Studio, Jen Velarde

1154 LILL Studio was founded by Jen Velarde in 1999. I got a chance to steal Jen away from the crowd of customers for a few minutes to chat about her unique concept. Customers really get a chance to express themselves and show off their personalities and creativity through these beautiful handbags. Jen explained that you get a choice of 35 styles and 175 fabrics to create tons of possibilities that are tailored to your liking. If you aren't feeling very creative or need a quick gift, there are off the rack options also.


Some of the fabric options



In addition to everyday handbags, you can choose from wallets, makeup bags, travel bags, baby bags, other accessories and even pillows! There's a plethora of options to make your one-of-a-kind bag really stand out. The bags are made right in Chicago and only takes about 3-4 weeks to complete. Jen also said that they offer handbag parties in your home as well as in-store. This is a great idea for bridal parties, birthday parties or just girls night out.



Blank Canvas Wall



With the holidays approaching fast, 1154 LILL Studio is a great store for the perfect gift! The best part about LILL is that the prices are very affordable. With locations in Chicago (904 W. Armitage, Chicago, IL 60614), Boston (220 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02116) and an Online Boutique (http://www.1154lill.com/), there's really no reason to not get your custom handbag fix. 



BRIANNA Bag, $110



Oh and in case you're wondering, my favorite bag is the BRIANNA (retails for $110) *hint, hint*.

XOXO,

iT Girl Forever