1154 LILL has been the highlight of my trip! My girl friends and I came out to Chicago for the weekend and all spent hours in the store creating our own unique handbags out of th...
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The SceneThere's minimal merchandise at this Lincoln Park accessories boutique, conceived and owned by designer Jennifer Velarde. Instead of pushing ready-made stock, Velarde encourages shoppers to select from a variety of fabrics and design their own purses, makeup bags, throw pillows and more at no extra charge. Consultants are on hand to walk patrons through style and textile options at workbench-style tables.The GoodsAccessory-lovers dig the inventory of completed pocketbooks, totes, Victorian-patterned purses, scarves and shawls; those who can wait a few weeks custom design their own, choosing styles (named for Velarde's friends and family--a nice personal touch) and color schemes from all kinds of patterns and palettes. Like romantic florals? Wild animal prints? Crisp solids? Most bags are reversible, and pockets on the outside add a touch of convenience. Throw a party at Lill, and leave with personalized goodie bags.