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!
Kate
August 31, 2011 at 11:40 amI’m in love with that bag! I’d reeeeaaally love to win it!
Kelly
August 31, 2011 at 11:42 amThat bag is absolutely beautiful.
Allison
August 31, 2011 at 11:42 amSuch a great bag!!!!! I would love to dress up with a chestnut one!!! :)
Caitlin
August 31, 2011 at 11:42 amLove it! Looks so versatile!! Would looove to win. Fingers crossed!
Sarah H.
August 31, 2011 at 11:49 amWow! So beautiful…
Larissa
August 31, 2011 at 11:54 amWhat a lovely bag!! I would love to win!! Fingers crossed!
Tracy
August 31, 2011 at 11:58 amSucha beautiful way to lug around all my camera stuff! So neutral it would go with anything!
Rebecca
August 31, 2011 at 12:02 pmThe perfect fall accessory! Makes me long for my boots and a woolly sweater.
Lynn
August 31, 2011 at 12:07 pmWow, that is a beautiful bag!
Stacey Ball
August 31, 2011 at 12:09 pmThat bag is gorgeous!!!
Mandi
August 31, 2011 at 12:15 pmLove this bag! Functional and cute.
Kellie Butler
August 31, 2011 at 12:19 pmThis bag is insane!! I am absolutely in love. It is the definition of form meets function. And I must say that you look mighty sharp carrying it. I would love to win this in any color. But I am especially fond of the chestnut.
Heidi S.
August 31, 2011 at 12:23 pmLove the bag! And my husband would look good carrying it too.
Liz V.
August 31, 2011 at 12:25 pmI have been eyeing this bag for quite some time. LOVE it.
Emily H
August 31, 2011 at 12:26 pmI would LOVE this bag in black….I’ve been saving for a new camera bag that is actually cute!
Heather
August 31, 2011 at 12:28 pmI’ve never had a proper camera bag! Let it be me!
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 12:28 pmI just got a new camera, and need this bag!
Candace Purdum
August 31, 2011 at 12:30 pmI love the bag. We have tried to us a diaper bag but that doesn’t work. Love the buckles.
Lizzy
August 31, 2011 at 12:33 pmLove your dress! So cute and painterly! I think I could rock out the chestnut bag with a few of my dresses, as well. Thanks for the giveaway!
Jo
August 31, 2011 at 12:43 pmI’ve been eyeing the Brooklyn since your first post about camera bags.
I have an slr that I love but don’t use as often as I could because packing up lenses, film, flash, and batteries along with the camera is a pain, but winning would take care of that :)
Thanks for the opportunity!
ErinsFoodFiles
August 31, 2011 at 12:43 pmI’m not kidding, I do not even own a real camera bag. :( I need to win this!
Jody
August 31, 2011 at 12:43 pmWhat a great looking bag! I love that it is roomy. It would be a wonderful new home for my Canon 40d, lenses, chargers, mini tripod and extra storage cards.
Jen
August 31, 2011 at 12:46 pmI would love to win this so I can give it to my sister…she is an amazing photographer and could use a little pick me up right now!
Mandy Wylie
August 31, 2011 at 12:49 pmBeautiful! I just got my first “big girl” camera and this would be the perfect accessory to go with it :)
Carla
August 31, 2011 at 12:52 pmBeautiful bag! And cute dress too :)
cindy
August 31, 2011 at 12:53 pmI like this one!
Nayoung
August 31, 2011 at 12:55 pmThat bag is gorgeous. Chestnut please!
Agusta Gudjonsdottir
August 31, 2011 at 12:58 pmI would love a bag :)
Best regards from Iceland,
Agusta.
P.S. Ég vinn aldrei neitt svo það væri dásamlegt ef þú myndir draga mig í þetta skiptið.
Jen
August 31, 2011 at 12:58 pmMy camera bag is a very utilitarian black nylon with padded strap – BORING. I had no idea a camera bag could be so beautiful!
Jen E.
August 31, 2011 at 12:59 pmomg LOVE!
Karen
August 31, 2011 at 1:00 pmLeaving comment….so want.
Tammy
August 31, 2011 at 1:03 pmOooh la la. I love it. I would put it to good use right away.
Nichole
August 31, 2011 at 1:03 pmI absolutely love this! I’ve been looking for a new bag especially since I’ve gotten a new lense. My current bag only holds one lens and my body and even then just barely fits. If I win my old bag will get a nice home to a friend that doesn’t have one.
Jenna
August 31, 2011 at 1:06 pmI know it’s a long shot, but I would be thrilled to win this bag. It’s beautiful!
Monica
August 31, 2011 at 1:09 pmI love this bag and would put it to good use!
Rute
August 31, 2011 at 1:09 pmi would love to win, it’s beautiful:)
Kelly
August 31, 2011 at 1:12 pmCrossing my fingers! This bag is on my want list. :)
Johanna
August 31, 2011 at 1:13 pmGorgeous bag! I would love one.
Anna
August 31, 2011 at 1:15 pmI love that bag! Going to check out their bags now …
KMS
August 31, 2011 at 1:17 pmWow, the bag is lovely and so are the pictures! Love the chesnut brown colour.
Elizabeth
August 31, 2011 at 1:18 pmI love this bag!
Also love your blog :)
Cia
August 31, 2011 at 1:20 pmBeautiful, rich, simple and needs to belong to me!
Eliina
August 31, 2011 at 1:22 pmHow lovely! I would love to use this bag.
WES
August 31, 2011 at 1:24 pmWow that is a nice bag, who would have thought it was a camera bag, I am so used to only seeing very generic utilitarian bags and not fun stylish ones. I love the chestnut color.
Chetana
August 31, 2011 at 1:25 pmWhat a lovely handbag. I love the texture and color too!
Angela
August 31, 2011 at 1:25 pmThanks for showcasing yet another lovely item! *crosses fingers*
Lisa
August 31, 2011 at 1:27 pmLike nearly 2000 others, I love the bag. And I WANT it, yes, the capitals are needed, that’s how gorgeous I think it is.
Aimee
August 31, 2011 at 1:28 pmThank you! :) Love the bag.
Jennifer
August 31, 2011 at 1:29 pmThat bag is a thing of beauty! Love the chestnut color. It’s totally going on my Christmas list. (Unless I win, of course.)
RebeccaD.
August 31, 2011 at 1:30 pmWhat a gorgeous camera bag! I am looking for a new one that is big enough to hold my DSLR, an extra lens and my camcorder as well… and all while not looking like a camera bag. I generally just have my camera in my purse because I don’t want to look “touristy” since we live in Europe!
Allison
August 31, 2011 at 1:31 pmIt’s not quite as lovely as my stock canon rebel bag….I’d still love it! Hehehe
michelle
August 31, 2011 at 1:38 pmIncredible!
Melissa
August 31, 2011 at 1:38 pmBeautiful bag!!
Jen O
August 31, 2011 at 1:39 pmI’ve been dreaming about this bag. Gorgeous.
Kat
August 31, 2011 at 1:46 pmThis would be AWESOME! Here we go…
JLyn
August 31, 2011 at 1:48 pmOh I’ve been looking for a bag like this for a while. Is the bag sturdy?
Jessie//Sweet Thing
August 31, 2011 at 1:49 pmAs a photographer I am always searching for a chic camera bag. Loving it in chestnut!
Becki
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 pmCome on lucky #7! I need a camera bag!
CherylM.
August 31, 2011 at 1:50 pmVery nice bag!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Liz
August 31, 2011 at 1:52 pmWhat a lovely bag! I definitely need a camera bag that I can use as a purse too.
Erin
August 31, 2011 at 1:55 pmLooks like a perfect home for my wee little camera!
pixie
August 31, 2011 at 2:01 pmOh this is so pretty. I’d love to be entered for a chance to win this bag, plese.
Jill
August 31, 2011 at 2:02 pmI love that this is practical and stylish.
Jonathan
August 31, 2011 at 2:03 pmI could use that bag.
Tabea
August 31, 2011 at 2:03 pmWould love to get the camera bag!
Amanda
August 31, 2011 at 2:07 pmI love this bag! Beautiful!
samarahuel
August 31, 2011 at 2:08 pmThat is a camera bag that makes me want to be a more avid photographer.
Angie
August 31, 2011 at 2:10 pmOoh, I’ve been looking for a new camera bag! This one is lovely.
Judith
August 31, 2011 at 2:10 pmI love this bag. Perfect size and all the bells and whistles I need.
Mary P
August 31, 2011 at 2:11 pmLove this bag!
Epiphany
August 31, 2011 at 2:11 pmLOVE this.
Heidi
August 31, 2011 at 2:12 pmMe loves this bag (chestnut please). fingers crossed!
Bri
August 31, 2011 at 2:15 pmLove this bag so cute! Could really use it so I could take more pictures and be able to carry everything else you have to carry when you have a toddler!
Lin
August 31, 2011 at 2:17 pmThe bag looks great and sounds functional! Sounding all very good :)
Sarah C
August 31, 2011 at 2:18 pmI love this in the brown. I like that it has simple yet beautiful styling. And I bet I could get my beloved to carry it for me on occasion without feeling silly or like it is too girly for him.
Sarah
August 31, 2011 at 2:20 pmWhat a beautifully designed bag that is also so functional! Love it!!
elodie
August 31, 2011 at 2:22 pmi’d like one too :o)) in chestnut ;o))
Elodie from Provence
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 2:23 pmSo pretty!!
Jill
August 31, 2011 at 2:23 pmI love body crossing bags. They’re my absolute favorite because I always find myself hiking my purse up my shoulders. It’s even worse with a heavy camera bag.
valerie ryan
August 31, 2011 at 2:30 pmclassic bag! love it!
Cecilia C. Cannon
August 31, 2011 at 2:42 pmlove it for work. know clients will love one!!
Emily
August 31, 2011 at 2:44 pmLOVE LOVE this bag. And would LOVE LOVE to win one!!
Ann Hau
August 31, 2011 at 2:49 pmGorgeous bag! I love the chestnut color.
Libby
August 31, 2011 at 2:57 pmOoooh. I love this bag, and I would love to win one.
Anna
August 31, 2011 at 3:00 pmI would love to win this bag! I’ve been lugging my Pentax 67 around in a backpack.
Audrey
August 31, 2011 at 3:03 pmso lovely! i could definitely use this!
Jennifer
August 31, 2011 at 3:06 pmI love this bag!
Stacey
August 31, 2011 at 3:09 pmBeautiful! I am looking for a stylish messenger-type bag, as all I have is a backpack-style and it makes it hard to get to in a hurry!
Katrin
August 31, 2011 at 3:20 pmooh this is beautiful, and beautifully unisex too so I would not have to carry it all the time but be able to leave this to the man to carry too :-)
Brittany Lauren
August 31, 2011 at 3:24 pmOh wow, I’m crushing on it. Gives me an excuse to take more photos :)
Thxs!
Annegirrl
August 31, 2011 at 3:30 pmI would love this camera bag!
Margaret
August 31, 2011 at 3:30 pmI need a camera bag. Love this one!
Catherine
August 31, 2011 at 3:32 pmI love this bag!
KC
August 31, 2011 at 3:39 pmAaa! As a college student, I’d love to be able to afford that ba but (especially because I’m an ART college student) I cannot due to art supply costs. I would love to win his bag!
Kelley
August 31, 2011 at 3:39 pmHubby left mine at the baseball field. This would be just lovely!
Katie
August 31, 2011 at 3:39 pmoooh, I love it!
Shakila
August 31, 2011 at 3:43 pmOMG, I want this so much!
ciara
August 31, 2011 at 3:55 pmhi, absolutely love love love this bag. Just started taking pics so think this would inspire me to continue!
erin
August 31, 2011 at 3:56 pmThat’s so lovely – fingers crossed!
sara
August 31, 2011 at 4:03 pmYes please! My husband and I would love to win this camera bag. We’ve been looking for something just like the brooklyn bag.