ONA wrote to me after I had featured their Brooklyn Camera Bag in a roundup of cute camera bags, offering one to me for review. They’d also like to give one away to one of my lucky readers!
The bag is beautiful, and I can fit my camera inside with my nifty fifty attached, plus two other lenses. I like that there’s a big pocket along the outside to hold a notebook or an iPad, and then a smaller pocket under the flap to hold essentials (I carry a cute business card holder instead of my usual wallet, keys, my phone, a pen, and lipstick). The leather is thick and holds its shape well, and the interior padded compartments are adjustable so you can get a good fit for your gear. The buckles are pretty, but buckles can be tricky to undo in a hurry. Here, they’re actually a cover for quick-release clasps that can be done and undone with one hand. Smart!
I have another camera bag that is adorable, but this one is a better foil for all of my dresses. Plus I like that the strap allows the bag to be worn as a cross-body, since you can see that I usually have my hands full.
Win a Brooklyn Camera Bag
Would you like one too? ONA would like to give away a Brooklyn Camera Bag to one lucky Making it Lovely reader!
Leave a comment on this post to enter. One entry per person, open to U.S. and international entrants, and you can have your choice of color (black or chestnut). The giveaway ends Friday, September 2 at midnight CST, and a winner will be selected randomly. Good luck!
p.s. You can keep up with ONA by liking their Facebook page.
Congratulations to Julie, commenter #457 and winner of the camera bag!
Yvonne
August 31, 2011 at 3:42 amThat bag looks amazing and looks really good on you too.
Ian
August 31, 2011 at 3:53 amSuch a cute bag!!! I would definitively go for the chestnut shade, which i think works great on all seasons and mostly all wardrove coulour combinations.
Helen
August 31, 2011 at 4:10 amFinally something really cute and practical for lady photographers out there! Love it!
Pip
August 31, 2011 at 4:15 amGorgeous bag – would love it!
Barbara
August 31, 2011 at 4:18 amOh wow! these are so cute! the chestnut version reminds me of my old school satchel. Please please please Universe, make me the winner! :)
Anna
August 31, 2011 at 4:18 amWhat a lovely bag! It wouldn’t “dress down” any outfit. Love the Chestnut one.
Danica
August 31, 2011 at 4:18 amAwww,if there only was such a great(and cute)camera bag available here in Australia i would be one happy mummy!!
I really love the fact that it’s a cross body bag too!
Isabel
August 31, 2011 at 4:28 amSuch a lovely bag!! Love the chestnut one!
Bex
August 31, 2011 at 4:46 amA camera bag! That (and a dishwasher) is my biggest want. Thanks for the chance to win…XXxx
imogen
August 31, 2011 at 4:49 amwhat a gorgeous bag! love the photos of you and your kids too!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 4:56 amWow, that bag is certainly stunning. I would have to choose the black one, it’s more my style, so I can wear it with everything. Thank you for this opportunity! (:
Katie Clague
August 31, 2011 at 5:10 amI would absolutely LOVE the chance to win this beautiful bag! It’d be perfect for my new digital SLR and the chestnut brown looks beautiful. Please oh please oh pleeeeeeeease pick me! X
The Distressed Mother
August 31, 2011 at 5:11 amYay for a bag with a bit of style and double yay for postage to Australia!
Birgitta
August 31, 2011 at 5:17 amOh my gosh! I would loveee the chance at this beautiful bag!! crossing fingers and toes! :)
Amy Barker
August 31, 2011 at 5:30 amooh, so much prettiness! Looks like an amazing bag
Henriette
August 31, 2011 at 5:33 amGorgeous Bag! Love the dress you are wearing :-)
Paula
August 31, 2011 at 5:33 amChetsnut please! I love its autumn tones, so seasonal!
Shannon
August 31, 2011 at 5:39 amChestnut! So pretty! This would be so much better and descreet than my current bag!
Pascale
August 31, 2011 at 5:46 amJ’aime ! Good finds and good taste as usual Nicole… Chestnut hopefully?
Anna
August 31, 2011 at 5:47 amThat chestnut is be-a-utiful!
Libby Sanders
August 31, 2011 at 5:49 amWhat a great giveaway to blog readers! I think there would be so many who, like me, are getting into photography and need a convenient bag to carry around the camera. would love chestnut – I always love rich brown leathers!
Hillary
August 31, 2011 at 5:52 amso cute! My camera bag is such an eyesore :(
Hillary
August 31, 2011 at 5:52 amwoops and chestnut definitely!
Megan
August 31, 2011 at 5:52 amThat bag is gorgeous! I would love to win the chestnut.
Amy
August 31, 2011 at 5:54 amIt’s beautiful! I had a satchel almost identical when I was a little girl- my little sister now uses it :-) xx
Lisa
August 31, 2011 at 6:05 amI love the black one! Such a nice camera bag!
Nicole
August 31, 2011 at 6:06 amSuper awesome in chestnut! Come on over to this side of the world brooklyn bag! You would look great in Singapore.
Holly
August 31, 2011 at 6:14 amI would love the bag in Chestnut! Such a great shade.
Zoey
August 31, 2011 at 6:16 amAdore this bag. That is all.
Julia
August 31, 2011 at 6:19 amYes, please! Love the chestnut!
Steph
August 31, 2011 at 6:25 amThat’s a beautiful bag.
jen barker
August 31, 2011 at 6:30 amlove it. a lot! thank you :)
Rita
August 31, 2011 at 6:30 amI’m a new blogger and I am always carrying my camera around now-a-days. I would LOVE to win this bag!!!
joanser
August 31, 2011 at 6:31 amLovely bag. Thanks for offering it to a lucky someone. Enjoy your blog–very inspirational. Thanks, Nicole.
Carla
August 31, 2011 at 6:32 amLove the chestnut! I would actually like lugging my camera around if I had this bag.
Alli
August 31, 2011 at 6:35 amLove these! Looking for a new camera so this would be the perfect thing to store it in :)
Cynde
August 31, 2011 at 6:35 amLove, love, love this bag!
Thanks for the chance to win one!
Audra
August 31, 2011 at 6:44 amOh snap! I love this bag. It’s big and sexy!
Melinda
August 31, 2011 at 6:46 amWhat a fantastic bag! I had so much trouble when searching for a camera bag, and this is so much more stylish than the one I ended up with!
Gena
August 31, 2011 at 6:52 amThe bag is amazing – wouldnt even guess it was a camera bag. I am also partial these days to cross-body bags as three kids keeps my hands full.
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 6:55 amChestnut, please!
Kristine
August 31, 2011 at 6:57 amJust love the picture! Are your skills rubbing off on your husband? Love th bag in chestnut as well! Thanks for the great giveawa opportunity.
Jen
August 31, 2011 at 7:05 amWhat a lovely bag!
Patti
August 31, 2011 at 7:07 amIt’s appears sturdy and durable. The fashion aspect doesn’t scream here’s the down payment on your next car, come steal me. The option for a hand or shoulder carry is greatly appreciated. The adjustable comfort pad on the shoulder strap helps lighten the load. The brass hardware appears to be high quality. It’s seems amply spacious to carry the essentials without carrying the entire studio. Kudos to the designer. I have a dear friend who would be delighted to give it a nice home (smile).
Marijke
August 31, 2011 at 7:11 amI’ll take it. And while I’m at it, I’ll take that dress as well!
bb
August 31, 2011 at 7:15 amgreat bag! (randomly, of course,) pick me pick me!
naomi
August 31, 2011 at 7:17 amOh, I would love love love this bag! I am due any day now with our second boy and I have been dreaming of a new camera bag!! fingers crossed!!
Agnes
August 31, 2011 at 7:18 amLovely bag! Very stylish too!!
Joanne
August 31, 2011 at 7:21 amWhat a lovely bag. I would totally choose the chestnut color.
Lauren
August 31, 2011 at 7:23 amI would love to have this as my camera bag! So pretty :-)
Lori
August 31, 2011 at 7:24 amSuper cute bag! I’d love the chestnut color.
Katja
August 31, 2011 at 7:27 amCuuuuuute bag for a camera! Especially for city strolls. I’d love the chestnut one….
KittenJen
August 31, 2011 at 7:29 amWhat a beautiful camera bag! Thanks so much for the chance to win.
Maria @ Orchard Bloom
August 31, 2011 at 7:31 amLove the bag! I want to win it!
Katie
August 31, 2011 at 7:35 amLove the bag – the long strap is a must. Thanks for the competition.
Jill
August 31, 2011 at 7:40 amLove the bag and that dress!
Sarah
August 31, 2011 at 7:41 amWhat a cute bag (and that’s a great dress, too!)
amy
August 31, 2011 at 7:43 amGreat camera bag! My husband actually likes it too, so that’s great to know he would carry it if need be!
Jenny
August 31, 2011 at 7:49 amI would love that bag. I’ve been looking for an awesome upgrade!!
Holly
August 31, 2011 at 7:50 amWhat a lovely bag. I’m a cross-body strap lover also!
Mariah
August 31, 2011 at 7:52 amWhat a gorgeous bag! I am so excited for the opportunity to win it. I would be Oh so chic toting this about. :-)
Aly S
August 31, 2011 at 7:52 amThat is one smart bag!
Elisha D.
August 31, 2011 at 7:54 amAdore your blog and what a gorgeous bag. Would love to win.
Shirley K
August 31, 2011 at 7:55 amAwesome bag! I agree that it looks good with many different outfits.
christy
August 31, 2011 at 7:56 ama very handsome bag! and I love your blog!
Pam
August 31, 2011 at 7:57 amAaah, I’m a new camera owner and have been ogling these types of vintage-looking camera bags all summer. This would be SO much better than lugging my camera around in my regular bag, padded with several reusable grocery bags…it works, but it’s not such a good look!
Katherine
August 31, 2011 at 7:58 ami love this bag! the brown leather is gorgeous!
Meredith
August 31, 2011 at 8:01 amThis bag is great!
Kristi
August 31, 2011 at 8:02 amBeautiful bag! Would be great for Fall!
Kerry
August 31, 2011 at 8:05 amJust got a new fancy camera… Came with an atrocious bag. Having this would rock!
Jennifer
August 31, 2011 at 8:06 amGreat camera bag! If I don’t win it, I’ll probably put it on my short list for Christmas. :)
Cassidee
August 31, 2011 at 8:07 amGorgeous camera bag. Would love to tote my camera and lens around with that!
Trina
August 31, 2011 at 8:13 amYes Please!
Heather
August 31, 2011 at 8:15 amEeek! So cuteeee.
Laura
August 31, 2011 at 8:16 amThis is exactly what I need for an upcoming trip!
Holly
August 31, 2011 at 8:18 amTotally love it. The chestnut is adorable, and I’m sure the black is great too.
Kate Daeley
August 31, 2011 at 8:18 amI love this bag!!! It reminds me of Fall and the first days of school. It would be a pleasure to win this bag!!!
J
August 31, 2011 at 8:18 amWow! So cute!
Connie
August 31, 2011 at 8:19 amI have two little ones too — 3 and 6 months. I always have my hands full either with the kids, stroller, snacks, etc and live in cross body bags!!!
Lena
August 31, 2011 at 8:24 amOMIGOSH! What a super cute bag! My hands all always full – my laptop, keys, coffee, purse and daughter are more than two handfuls so I don’t always have my camera. This bag would do double (or triple!) duty and I can start capturing all of the fun again!
Jessica
August 31, 2011 at 8:24 amThis bag’s perfect !
quinn
August 31, 2011 at 8:25 amAhhhhh! I love this!
Maude Lessard
August 31, 2011 at 8:28 amThat bag is gorgeous! It would make a perfect gift for my husband!
Pascale
August 31, 2011 at 8:29 amCute bag! Would love it <3
Ash
August 31, 2011 at 8:30 amLove this bag! Perfect for Fall – wow you’ve had a lot of comments in response to this post – I need to do some giveaways!
Tara Jane
August 31, 2011 at 8:30 amVery cute bag!
Lori
August 31, 2011 at 8:30 amYou look so put together in those photos! The bag is great – would love to ditch the nylon bag we presently have, and my partner Ed would really be stoked to have a leather bag!
Karrisa
August 31, 2011 at 8:36 amAh, exactly what I need right now. Love it!
Susan
August 31, 2011 at 8:39 amVery smart looking bag-would love to add it to my gear!
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kirsten
August 31, 2011 at 8:41 amoooh… how gorgeous! i’d love to swap this in for my boring old bag!
Kris
August 31, 2011 at 8:42 amLove the bag!!!!
Cara
August 31, 2011 at 8:42 amWe could use a new camera bag!
Emma
August 31, 2011 at 8:43 amwhat a gorgeous bag! i just got a 7D – owning this would make me way less scared of carrying it about! :D
AshleyB
August 31, 2011 at 8:44 amOoo, it’s so much prettier than mine! Thanks!
Ruthy T.
August 31, 2011 at 8:44 amWow this bag is so functional and gorgeous.
staceys
August 31, 2011 at 8:45 amBeautiful bag!
plus that picture of you and your bambinos walking is so sweet :) lovely.
Jeanne C.
August 31, 2011 at 8:45 amThat bag is great! So vintage looking. I would love to have one! Hoping the randomizing gods look down upon me favorably!
Connie
August 31, 2011 at 8:46 amSwoon! I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win! I figure if the Little Engine that Could can do it, so can I!
MommieDawn
August 31, 2011 at 8:46 amI am salivating over this bag. It would become my purse/camera bag and never leave my side!
Jaime
August 31, 2011 at 8:47 amGreat camera bag and great giveaway!