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 press 2008 & 2007
 Apparently the
word on LILL has leaked! This little handbag boutique has
seen some big time press! We are so honored to have been featured
in the following:
select recent
press:
Today Show – June 13th
New! SUSAN makes her debut on the Today Show as a “must have” beach bag for summer 2008. Keep essentials organized with multiple inside and outside pockets. Adjust the strap to your liking - carry over the shoulder or across the chest for a hands-free ride. SUSAN is highly versatile and makes a unique and one-of-a-kind diaper, work, gym, or travel bag. SUSAN will be available for purchase in August. |
 People Magazine – May 5th issue (on stands 4/24/08)
We were thrilled to be featured in People magazine’s exclusive Mother’s Day Gift Guide! Pamper the new mom with a DIANA diaper bag. Choose the featured combo or give her a gift certificate so she can design her own bag for baby essentials. Add a CAROLINA wallet for mom-essentials too!
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 Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine – April Issue
Boston Your Way is LILL everyday! Rachel Ray’s “Gal Pal” Tour of Boston includes a shopping trip to 1154 LILL on Newbury Street. Pick your favorite LILL style and design your own handbag or accessory gift!
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 Chicago Home & Garden - March/April Issue
Did you hear the Buzz? Chicago Home and Garden’s March/April Addition Featured 1154 LILL Studio’s NEW Fantastic Fabric Line LILL By The Yard! They described our Fabric line to be as stylish as our totes! In addition, it announced our upcoming LILL By The Yard Workshop, which will take place in all store locations on Thursday, April 24th. Pick your favorite LILL By The Yard Fabric!
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 US Airways - March Issue
Our Boston Store, is getting airtime All Over the Map, thanks to our Editorial Feature in the US Airways Magazine, “In the Bag”. Pick your favorite LILL style and design your own handbag or accessory gift!
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 Brides Magazine - March/April Issue
ERINN, our very own oversized clutch, was featured in Brides Magazine “Truly Gifted” Feature. ERINN was showcased as perfect Bridesmaid’s gift under $100! Pick your favorite LILL style and design your own handbag or accessory gift!
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VMSD – March Issue
“Create Your Own It Bag” while having an experience of a lifetime at 1154 LILL’s Chicago Location. Our Feature in the Chicago Retail Section of VMSD Magazine highlights our unique custom handbag line as well as our inviting and homey store itself. The combo of the two make it one-of-a-kind experience. Pick your favorite LILL style and design your own handbag or accessory gift! |
 O Magazine – September
Issue
O so nice! Our CHRISTIE travel make-up
tote, in California Dream’n and Chocolate Brown Utility,
was featured in O Magazine’s September beauty feature,
“Best Cased Scenarios.” The CHRISTIE make-up tote
received raved reviews for its bold floral pattern, roomy
interior, make-up brush holders, and wipeable lining. Feel inspired by the feature and want to design one of your own? LILL offers over 150 ever-changing fabrics in an wide variety of fabric combinations ranging from bold geometric prints to soft stripes and girly small scale prints. Design your one of a kind CHRISTIE today!
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People.com
– Style Watch
Starlet, Vanessa Hudgens, from High School Musical
2, was spotted on the red carpet at the Teen’s Choice
Awards carrying a GRACE clutch in brown sugar sateen with
an ebony sateen ruffle. Vanessa definitely turned heads with
her sweet voice and sassy GRACE.
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 Teen
Vogue – September Issue
“Call of the Wild!” Our
fashionable wallet, ANNE in Gatlin Leopard, was featured in
the Teen Vogue’s September beauty segment “10
Most Wanted” as being a chic accessory with a jungle-inspired
print for Fall. Pick your favorite LILL style and design your
own jungle-inspired handbag or accessory!
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 Fitness
- April 2007
Our DIANA
bag, in pebble lake and burgundy faux suede, was recently
featured in the April issue of Fitness Magazine. Fitness Editor,
Chee, touted DIANA as the "perfect made just-for-you"
gym bag! Turn heads at the gym with a custom-made DIANA gym
bag.
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 WHERE
Chicago - April 2007
IMELDA, our new ballet style flat, was recently featured in
the April issue of WHERE Chicago as being "in step with
Spring" - an adorable shoe with a perfect fit! A pair
of custom-made IMELDA is the perfect accessory for your spring
and summer wardrobe!
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 Carrie Underwood looked fabulous with her 1154 LILL GRACE clutch on the red carpet of the 2007 CMT Awards!
Congrats Carrie on Best Video of the Year!
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 InStyle
- March 2007
LILL is in style!
Our SAMANTHA
cosmetic bag in Cathedral Gates fabric was recently featured
in the March issue of InStyle magazine. LILL was included among
other hot brands such as Chanel and Le Sport Sac. The fashionable
black and white SAMANTHA was touted as a "pretty pouch
for your purse." A customized LILL cosmetic bag will keep
you looking fresh and stylish all year long. |
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 Redbook
Redbook recently featured our Leslie
bag as the perfect make-up tote to hold all your beauty essentials
in their article, “What Makes the Look.”
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 Venus Williams shows off her TARA LILL Bag
at the Girl Culture exhibit in Cleveland!
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 Affluent
Magazine - November/December 2006
1154 LILL was recently featured in Affluent Magazine, a regional
Oregon publication. The article titled, "Design-Your-Own-Handbag
Concept; Takes Off" featured 1154 LILL as the originator
and front-runner in the custom handbag design industry. The
article commented on Founder, Jen Velarde's desire to give people
a unique and hands-on creative experience with something she
has always loved, textiles. Hence, 1154 LILL STUDIO was born
in 1999. Today LILL operates Boston, Chicago, Kansas City, and
Online boutiques in addition to having a Local LILL Home Handbag
Party reps that bring the "LILL experience" to people's
home or office across the country. |
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Weddings - Spring 2007
JEANNE was recently included in a feature called "Gracious
Gifts" as being a unique and one-of-a-kind gift for your
bridal party. Customize JEANNE to match your bridal color palette!
Show your style and love by giving a customized JEANNE to your
bridal party, a fashionable and chic handbag, perfect for a
day-time or evening wedding.
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 Brides
- Spring 2007
Our GRACE clutch (can be carried as a wristlet too!) in vanilla
sateen, along with a LILL gift certificate, was included in
a feature called "Bridesmaid Gifts." Give your bridesmaids
a stylish and memorable gift with GRACE, customizable to match
your wedding color palette! Mix and match from a selection of
dressy sateen's and colorful shantung silks to create a truly
one-of-a-kind look for your bridal party. |
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you are a member of the press interested in speaking with
Jennifer Velarde or Robin Newberry about a fashion, business
or bridal story with a unique twist, please call 773.292.6310
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