What’s better than a good pair of shoes? I know an even better purse. Purses are the one staple that “NO” woman can live without, coming in all colors, sizes and shapes to accommodate even the most fickle of us. Now many of us go for the favorite big name designer but there are a lot of designers out there making great bags from start to finish that would give any of the more “main stream” designers a run for their money. One in particular that stands out from the crowd is 1154 LiLL Studio.

1154 LILL was founded by Jennifer Velarde in 1999 in her studio condo at 1154 W. Lill Street in Chicago. Now with 4 locations total, sales reps in more than 30 cities and an online boutique LILL is presenting women everywhere with the chance to truly be unique and original by offering them handbags and accessories that are far from the cookie cutter mold. With the “design our own” handbag line you can pick any fabric that 1154 LILL offers and couple it with your favorite handbag style and because these handbags are reasonable, priced at $26-$200, it’s easy to see yourself getting carried away. LILL even does handbag parties, the perfect choice for birthdays, girl’s night in or baby showers, so now any time can be a great time for a LILL handbag.

Featured on Rachael Ray, The Today Show and in countless publication 1154 LILL is the perfect statement without saying a word. Wonderful colors and styles make these bags a perfect choice as gifts for your bride’s maids or professional clients.

Every handbag created by LILL is hand-tailored in Chicago at the LILL headquarters and can be shipped to you in no time. With styles like the Brianna or Jeanne, which are perfect for the beach, all eyes will be on you and your sleek new style. Oh, and surprise some of the bags (like the Brianna) are reversible so you get more fashion bang for your buck.

Smart, sophisticated, fun, sassy or sexy there is a LILL designed handbag with your name on it. My feelings on this bag (The Brianna)and others is that it is simply stunning. This bag is wonderfully made by a company that believes in staying close to the values that brought them to where they are. So if LILL isn’t the next big thing, they sure should be.