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!
Mona Idriss
August 31, 2011 at 8:49 amThat camera bag is über stylish! You look so effortlessly chic walking with your two lovely children!!
sadie
August 31, 2011 at 8:49 amI think this is my first comment. That bag is beautiful and just what I need for my Pentax and lenses.
Adrienne
August 31, 2011 at 8:49 amBeautiful bag!
Bree
August 31, 2011 at 8:53 amLove it and need it! (My current camera bag is a canvas catastrophe.)
Zhaleh
August 31, 2011 at 8:57 amGreat bag! I hate having to wrangle with all my things, this will contain them perfectly!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 8:58 amSuch a cute bag!
AnnabelA
August 31, 2011 at 9:01 amLove this so much. Even if it wasn’t a camera bag I’d be coveting it!
Jen K
August 31, 2011 at 9:03 amI love the chestnut bag, it’s so handsome!
Helen
August 31, 2011 at 9:05 amGah! Best. Camerabag. Evah!
Truly beautiful in design and function.
Lexy of Beautyfash
August 31, 2011 at 9:06 amgorgeous bag!
catherine
August 31, 2011 at 9:07 amHere’s my comment! Love that bag!
Ayelet
August 31, 2011 at 9:07 amThe bag is beautiful!
:-)
Lindsay T
August 31, 2011 at 9:08 amI’ve spent years trying to find a stylish camera bag – I finally settled on trying to convert a regular bag into one but then I worry about my lenses. Love both the simplicity and practicality of this bag. Thanks for posting! I love seeing your DSLR posts.
Mary
August 31, 2011 at 9:09 amOh, I LOVE that bag!
Corrie
August 31, 2011 at 9:11 amwhat a beautiful bag! I always wear my camera bags cross-body, so it would be nice to have one that actually had the straps to do so and didn’t require me modifying it!
Kim
August 31, 2011 at 9:14 amI love the classic styling of this bag. I would feel so chic carrying it. Gorgeous.
Rachel
August 31, 2011 at 9:15 amWhat a great bag! It would be perfect for my husband. I love the chestnut color.
jenne
August 31, 2011 at 9:16 amI love this bag!!! And I’m picky about bags, so it must be great ;)
Kelley Lee
August 31, 2011 at 9:17 amI would L O V E to have this camera bag. It’s beautiful!
Christina
August 31, 2011 at 9:19 amThis would be perfect for my new Olympus SLR, extra lens, 3 filters, extra battery, and battery charger I just bought!! LOVE!!!!!!!!! :)
Marthalynn
August 31, 2011 at 9:20 amWhat a fantastic giveaway! You make it look so effortless to handle the bag, an infant, and a toddler. Way to go!
Cat@BudgeBlonde.com
August 31, 2011 at 9:22 amGreat bag! Love the vintage look!
Kia René
August 31, 2011 at 9:23 amI would want the chest nut color! It’s amazing!
Dan
August 31, 2011 at 9:26 amMy wife would really appreciate such a wonderful camera bag, because she would see me use it everyday, HaHa!!
Jan Neil
August 31, 2011 at 9:28 amLove the style. I am going to check it out on their website
Christy
August 31, 2011 at 9:31 amOh wow! I love the chesnut color – so classic & lovely! Friday is my birthday & this would be the best gift!
Laura T.
August 31, 2011 at 9:31 amThat camera bag is so gorgeous! I currently keep my new camera in a backpack. Would love to be seen in something like this! Thanks for the giveaway!!
Charlotte Flowers
August 31, 2011 at 9:31 amI’ve been looking for a more stylish camera bag. This one is gorgeous.
Morgan
August 31, 2011 at 9:34 amAmazing giveaway!!! I love the chestnut color and it looks so perfect with your floral dress.
jhen.stark
August 31, 2011 at 9:37 amLove the ONA Bags! And love the dress!!!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 9:37 amJust got my first SLR camera and it would look so lovely in this bag!
michele s.
August 31, 2011 at 9:37 amWhat a beautiful bag, would LOVE it!!! :)
Meg
August 31, 2011 at 9:42 amI soooooo want it!!!!
MariaBen
August 31, 2011 at 9:42 amperfect camera bag! added this to my wishlist, would love to have one for my 37th bday on the 8th!!!
kim
August 31, 2011 at 9:43 amI’ve been looking for a nice camera bag, I was so excited when you did that post.
emily barefoot
August 31, 2011 at 9:44 amI want it!!!!!
Misty
August 31, 2011 at 9:44 amI’ve been looking for a leather camera bag for my baby… I hope I can win this one!!
Meggan
August 31, 2011 at 9:50 amLove this bag! I’ve had it pinned on my wish list for months now.
Annicedda
August 31, 2011 at 9:51 amLooks lovely!
Emily Peck
August 31, 2011 at 9:54 amAmazing – I love this bag!!!!!
Robyn in Chicago
August 31, 2011 at 9:55 amOoo La La – it is my birthday on Friday and a camera bag is on my wish list. This one is perfect!
Andrea S
August 31, 2011 at 9:55 amThat bag is awesome!
Alexandra
August 31, 2011 at 9:55 amI’d die for this bag in Chestnut. I’ve been carrying my camera and my iPad in a reusable grocery bag. They want a better home!
Tammi
August 31, 2011 at 9:56 amLove this bag.
Christina
August 31, 2011 at 9:57 amWhat a pretty bag! Hope I win it :)
Julia Daniel
August 31, 2011 at 9:59 amGorgeous bag!!
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 10:01 amMy camera said that it would LOVE to live inside this bag.
Aryn
August 31, 2011 at 10:04 amI’d love to have something so pretty for my camera bag!
Nancy
August 31, 2011 at 10:04 amThis is something I have been looking for for way too long a stylish and spacious camera bag! Love it.
emilie
August 31, 2011 at 10:05 amBeautiful bag!
Jenny K.
August 31, 2011 at 10:05 amI have been searching for a pretty camera bag. I hope I win!
Caroline
August 31, 2011 at 10:07 amWhat an awesome give away! It is so difficult to find stylish and functional camera bags. My husband and I just got a Canon SLR, and we would love this as an accessory! I think he would really love it since it is pretty unisex! Thanks!
Jenn
August 31, 2011 at 10:07 amThis is such a cute blog! I’d love to win : )
Jennifer
August 31, 2011 at 10:10 amThat is a fantastic bag! I’ve been looking for a stylish, yet useful, camera bag. I’d love to win!
Erin B.
August 31, 2011 at 10:11 amI desperately need a new camera bag and love that this looks more like a handbag, so stylish!
Wendy CF
August 31, 2011 at 10:11 amOhhhh, LOVE this bag…A MUST HAVE for fall!
Jenna
August 31, 2011 at 10:16 amI have been looking for a great camera bag — hope to win this giveaway! LOVE THIS BAG!
Melanie
August 31, 2011 at 10:18 amGreat bag!!!! I wish! :)
Lori B.
August 31, 2011 at 10:19 amAwesome bag!
Charisma
August 31, 2011 at 10:19 amI would love to win this beautiful bag!
LKB
August 31, 2011 at 10:23 amI honestly didn’t even realize it was possible to get cute camera bags! Awesome.
SharonC
August 31, 2011 at 10:23 amLove, love, love this bag!
Melissa W
August 31, 2011 at 10:24 amI would love to win this! We are moving soon and I NEED a new camera bag! It would def help me take pictures of my new city :D
Kryst
August 31, 2011 at 10:25 amI definitely need a stylish camera bag. I need to look into getting one of these in black… Love that an iPad could slip into the front as well.
Rebecca
August 31, 2011 at 10:29 amI’ve been eyeing these for awhile. And September 2 is my birthday!! :)
Jennifer
August 31, 2011 at 10:34 amLove the chestnut!
Jillian
August 31, 2011 at 10:34 amI would love this camera bag!! So beautiful!
elizabeth
August 31, 2011 at 10:35 amooooooo. i’ve been looking for a camera bag, and that’s the exact style i’ve been gravitating towards. let’s hope it’s my lucky day.
kasey at girl in the gray house
August 31, 2011 at 10:36 amlove this!!! i see that 1700 other people want it too, but i’m still gonna try! :)
lauren m
August 31, 2011 at 10:45 amLOVING this bag. if it’s as functional as it is cute, it’s going to be a daily wear. tired of trying to protect my camera and lenses in a frumpy, makeshift bag. would love to carry my equipment in this!
deebo
August 31, 2011 at 10:45 amoh, that bag is pretty.. my camera needs a pretty bag!
JudyH
August 31, 2011 at 10:46 amLove this bag! I hope I win. I coveted it the moment I saw it on your blog.
Ali
August 31, 2011 at 10:47 amLove the bag!! Especially in the brown.
Jessica
August 31, 2011 at 10:50 amOh my goodness! How lovely and classy!
Cassie
August 31, 2011 at 10:51 amahh that bag is gorgeous!
Heather
August 31, 2011 at 10:53 amWow, what a beautiful bag. I’d love to win it.
Elaine
August 31, 2011 at 10:57 amDefinitely need a stylish camera bag!
Ashley @ Spite or Flight
August 31, 2011 at 10:57 amOOOoooohhh. It’s so pretty!! I hope I win.
Jackie
August 31, 2011 at 10:58 amLove this camera bag, I hope I win!
Veronica
August 31, 2011 at 11:03 amThe camera bag is so lovely!
Melissa
August 31, 2011 at 11:03 amWhat a lovely giveaway! Thanks for the opportunity!
andrea.d
August 31, 2011 at 11:03 amSo stylish and timeless!
Courtney V.
August 31, 2011 at 11:06 amThis is fab – in black or chestnut; Iwould love to win. Thanks
Samantha Simmons
August 31, 2011 at 11:06 amAhh!! I love this bag!! Would absolutely love to store my gear in such a beautiful bag.
Megan
August 31, 2011 at 11:07 amUseful and yet so stylish…I love this bag!
amy
August 31, 2011 at 11:08 ami desperately need a good camera bag! this one looks beautiful.
GU
August 31, 2011 at 11:10 amHi!!! I would really love to win the chestnut camera bag! It’s lovely!
And I take this opportunity to tell you that, yesterday, I saw a bunch of photos on Design Milk that I recognized from your site. And, in fact, they made reference to Making it Lovely!!! It’s strange, but being your usual reader, it made me kind of proud =)
Heidi
August 31, 2011 at 11:10 amOh my goodness, that bag is adorable! Thank you for letting us know about the giveaway – and the company, in general!
sarah@boxwoodclippings.com
August 31, 2011 at 11:13 amthat bag is glorious, i wantie!
Trudi
August 31, 2011 at 11:17 amLove it.
Ashlea Walter
August 31, 2011 at 11:20 amooh, pick me, pick me! So much classier than my black camera bag, blech.
LP
August 31, 2011 at 11:23 amLove it! So simple yet pretty.
holly
August 31, 2011 at 11:23 amthis bag IS lovely! i love your blog btw, you have so many wonderful ideas and such great style.
Selina
August 31, 2011 at 11:24 amAwesome bag, especially for a mom trying to keep a clean, non-mom look going. I’ve got my hands full with a little guy too who is terribly photogenic!
Ashley
August 31, 2011 at 11:26 amI love love love this bag! I want one!
Nicki
August 31, 2011 at 11:29 amThis would be a serious step up from my Canon backpack! I love it.
JennyOH
August 31, 2011 at 11:29 amBeautiful! I had just been thinking on the way to work this morning that I would like to get out and do more photography. This would totally make it even more awesome :)
Lindsay
August 31, 2011 at 11:31 amI love this bag! Just bought my first SLR, but haven’t taken it anywhere because I don’t have a bag for it yet.
Bridie
August 31, 2011 at 11:37 amI love it! I want to be a winner!
Victoria
August 31, 2011 at 11:40 amLove that this is cross body!