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!
L
September 1, 2011 at 12:42 pmGotta love a bag that neither my husband nor I would be embarrassed to carry!
Polina
September 1, 2011 at 12:52 pmThis lovely bag will look great on my shoulder!
Casey
September 1, 2011 at 12:53 pmLovely! I like it in chestnut :)
Allison S.
September 1, 2011 at 12:53 pmLove this bag! Would look perfect with so many of my outfits!!
Azra
September 1, 2011 at 1:01 pmIt is perfect! I would love to have one.
Erin @ The Great Indoors
September 1, 2011 at 1:02 pmBeautiful bag! Especially looks good with your beautiful dress. :-)
fiona
September 1, 2011 at 1:03 pmWow, beautiful. A far cry from my canvas red thing. This could double as a purse and eliminate the need for camera bag and purse to carry wallet and keys. Thanks for this opportunity.
Lynn
September 1, 2011 at 1:09 pmOh, my. How perfect is that bag? It looks like it would fit my clunky old TLR + film, and it’s pretty beyond measure, and it’s my birthday today, so please throw my name into the hat?
Brenner
September 1, 2011 at 1:14 pmThis bag is gorgeous! I love it!
Courtney
September 1, 2011 at 1:15 pmlove it!
Lovely Raine
September 1, 2011 at 1:16 pmI love this bag, such a classic style! I would use it with everything.
Lucia
September 1, 2011 at 1:26 pmSuch a lovely bag!!! Love it!!! I love the retro look it has and looks more stylish than all I have seen before.
Csilla
September 1, 2011 at 1:32 pmWhat a great bag… I just got a larger similar looking one for my work bag… but I have no camera bag… would love this one!!
Judith
September 1, 2011 at 1:34 pmgreat bag! and nice to see a giveaway that’s open for everyone, not just US citizens :)
Victoria
September 1, 2011 at 1:45 pmSo super cute! I love these bags! They look great with jeans and a T or dresses, and so useful.
MrsKensington
September 1, 2011 at 1:51 pmOoh la la! How cool. Would work great for bike riders, which I’ve become now that I live in Colorado. (On another note: Nicole, you are a wonder. I don’t know how you do it all!)
Amy
September 1, 2011 at 2:00 pmLove, love, love it. Sign me up!
Gillian
September 1, 2011 at 2:01 pmGorgeous! Perfect leather, perfect size. Perfect for me :)
JenO
September 1, 2011 at 2:09 pmWe just invested in a fancy camera and a beautiful bag like this would be fantastic.
'col
September 1, 2011 at 2:14 pmOoh…don’t know whether I would want to keep this or give it to my camera-happy friend who’s looking for a styley bag. So pretty.
Tamra
September 1, 2011 at 2:16 pmLove this bag and absolutely adore your website!!!
Catherine Jones
September 1, 2011 at 2:21 pmI adore it!
Sophie
September 1, 2011 at 2:36 pmLove it!
Megan
September 1, 2011 at 2:38 pmLove it. Sometimes it is SO frustrating having to lug around my huge camera in a bulky awkward tote that does nothing to protect my gear. This bag is a dream come true!
sonnie
September 1, 2011 at 2:40 pmLove this bag!
Jessica Riley
September 1, 2011 at 2:41 pmI would die if I won this beautiful bag in chestnut! Oh it’s sooo beautiful!!
anne
September 1, 2011 at 2:43 pmWould be perfect for my real estate agent career!
Denise Norman
September 1, 2011 at 2:43 pmI would love to win this bag! It’s so beautiful!
Beth
September 1, 2011 at 2:48 pmI loved this bag when you mentioned it in your roundup (it struck me as the most classy), and this is a sweet deal for ONA to offer. Personally, the chestnut is my favorite – I bet the leather gets a gorgeous patina over time!
Megan
September 1, 2011 at 2:51 pmi heart this bag!
Mette Backlund Andersen
September 1, 2011 at 2:59 pmAll the way from Denmark, every day checking out your blog! Wonderful blog, wonderful bag!
Pinar G.
September 1, 2011 at 3:00 pmOh, that bag is adorable!
Sarah
September 1, 2011 at 3:12 pmMy husband and I are currently planning a trip to Africa and this lovely bag would be so perfect to come with us!
Central-Portugal
September 1, 2011 at 3:24 pmGreat bag for all my gear!
Courtne Huffman
September 1, 2011 at 3:30 pmWhat a beautiful bag! Love it!
Ronda Loosley
September 1, 2011 at 3:33 pmWhat a beautiful bag. Looks to be made well and so darn pretty! Would brighten my day in rainy Wales,UK.
Rachel
September 1, 2011 at 3:47 pmLove the bag. And love giveaways, too!
Thanks!
Robin
September 1, 2011 at 3:49 pmWow, love this bag. It’s a world away from the Canon backpack my boyfriend got for our DSLR. Would love to have this on my shoulder!
Kirstin
September 1, 2011 at 3:52 pmThat bag is lovely – thank you for holding a giveaway1
missy
September 1, 2011 at 3:55 pmthis bag is just so lovely, i could use it for so many things… I would cherish every moment with it if I won!!!!!
Heather Kopeck
September 1, 2011 at 3:58 pmWhat a great bag. It is cute and it doesn’t scream tourist. It would be perfect for my upcoming trip.
lindsey h
September 1, 2011 at 4:06 pmI love this bag, so much more stylish than my current camera bag!!
Katie L.
September 1, 2011 at 4:07 pmAMAZING!! It reminds me of my grandfather!
Mayte
September 1, 2011 at 4:07 pmI love it! Thanks!
Becky
September 1, 2011 at 4:10 pmI really love the color and SIZE.
tahnee
September 1, 2011 at 4:11 pmlove, more than just a camera bag.
Amber
September 1, 2011 at 4:12 pmPlease, Please, Please. It’s lovely.
christen
September 1, 2011 at 4:16 pmOooh, I’d love to gift this bag to my friend Rita who is an amazing photographer in Beijing, but is in bad need of a good bag for her gear!
Abra
September 1, 2011 at 4:25 pmI’ve been dying for a good camera bag! Especially one that the man can carry (ie with no flowers).
sarah wasemiller
September 1, 2011 at 4:29 pmwould love a great camera bag! its lovely!
Caitriona
September 1, 2011 at 4:31 pmSmashing bag! Let it be me…
Tarah
September 1, 2011 at 4:34 pmLove the bag – would be great in black for me!! Hope I get the chance to accessorize my outfits with it—-
rebeccable
September 1, 2011 at 4:54 pmwell that doesn’t look like its got a camera in it at all! what a novel idea ;)
Jessica R.
September 1, 2011 at 4:55 pmI would love to have this beautiful bag!
Amy P
September 1, 2011 at 4:58 pmOoh pretty! It’s so hard to find nice stylish camera bags.
Janice McE
September 1, 2011 at 5:00 pmYes, please….Love it!
brooke
September 1, 2011 at 5:00 pmBeautiful. I would love to take this home.
Joana Marques
September 1, 2011 at 5:02 pmIt´s amazing bag!!
Anna calvert
September 1, 2011 at 5:02 pmI had a similar bag when I was 7 and would love to relive my youth with this fantastic looking bag- it’s stunning.
Quyen
September 1, 2011 at 5:11 pmI would love this amazing bag! Thanks for considering! ;)
Ana Belén
September 1, 2011 at 5:14 pmFingers crossed!
Anna Vollmer
September 1, 2011 at 5:23 pmIt would have to be the chesnut for sure! thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Becky
September 1, 2011 at 5:33 pmThis is a beautiful bag! I think that I might go with chestnut if I were to choose, because as crazy as this sounds I overdo black sometimes. I need to step outside of my norm.
Love the dress, by the way!
Thanks so much for the opportunity.
Fabiana Pereira
September 1, 2011 at 5:38 pmI loved the bag, I need one for my camera :-)
sooji
September 1, 2011 at 5:41 pmomg i was looking for reviews for this bag and came upon your site, and lo and behold!! it was meant to be! right? :D
Tonya
September 1, 2011 at 5:51 pmOh boy would I loooove to ‘own a’ ONA! Thanks for the opportunity. I’ll have my fingers crossed for a beautiful chestnut one.
Angela
September 1, 2011 at 5:52 pmI love that thing! I’ve been stalking it lately. :)
Maartje
September 1, 2011 at 5:58 pmWhat a gorgeous bag! I’d love to own one and the chestnut is such a beautiful color!
Gina
September 1, 2011 at 6:04 pmI would love to have this bag!
Laura
September 1, 2011 at 6:19 pmthe chestnut one is so so pretty. my fingers are crossed….
Courtney
September 1, 2011 at 6:20 pmSTOP! I have swooned over this bag for so long!!!My hubby bought me a new camera for the 30th birthday and I have wanted a nice bag..that was a year ago in a month! LOL Thanks for the chance to win it;)
Linnea
September 1, 2011 at 6:34 pmOo! Would love to carry my camera around in this bag – hubby bought me a really nice camera for our anniversary, and it really should be in something better than the bicycle-seat-shaped case it came with. This would be amazing!
Margie
September 1, 2011 at 6:49 pmI LOVE this bag…it’s so cute!! I would really like to win it :)
Kate
September 1, 2011 at 6:56 pmcool bag. i’d love to win.
Cindy
September 1, 2011 at 6:59 pmLove the bag, and love your blog, you have great style!
TK
September 1, 2011 at 7:12 pmLovely bag! Hope I win.. wow over 2k comments already. :O
Jer
September 1, 2011 at 7:16 pmL O V E this Bag!
Danielle
September 1, 2011 at 7:19 pmLove this – thanks for the chance!
– Danielle
other-option AT hotmail DOT com
Nycia Emerson
September 1, 2011 at 7:25 pmWhat a great giveaway! I’ll take this bag in chestnut!
Laura
September 1, 2011 at 7:33 pmOh lovely! I’d love to win this beauty!
Megan
September 1, 2011 at 8:03 pmWow, what a beautiful bag! It would go wonderfully with most of my outfits!
L. Foster
September 1, 2011 at 8:03 pmOh pick me! It would be a dream come true!
Michell Lott
September 1, 2011 at 8:18 pmI am completely in love with this bag and I’ve been wondering how good would I look with that and my camera!
Love the chestnut don’t even want to see the black version!
Krissy
September 1, 2011 at 8:20 pmHoly geeze, what a fantastic giveaway. Lucky, lucky winner. I’d go for the chestnut myself.
And how adorable are you, Eleanor and August in this pictures? SUPER ADORABLE.
Kristin
September 1, 2011 at 8:26 pmOkay I never try for these but THIS is a great camera bag…holy wow you have ton of people liking this one.
Katie B
September 1, 2011 at 8:35 pmSo cute. Looks great with your dress!
Heather Jones
September 1, 2011 at 8:41 pmOh, so lovely and a classic look!
JaniceT
September 1, 2011 at 8:43 pmA lovely bag and sounds very functional.
Terra
September 1, 2011 at 8:47 pmStunning camera bag! So unique and classic.
Carrie
September 1, 2011 at 8:50 pmThat bag will age beautifully.
Abigail
September 1, 2011 at 8:55 pmThis camera bag is beautiful! Would love it!
Lisa Parker
September 1, 2011 at 8:56 pmThis bag is timeless – the style and color!!! So beautiful!!
Patty
September 1, 2011 at 9:14 pmBeautiful. Been looking for a stylish camera bag and really appreciated your round up and this post too.
Trisha B Honkoski
September 1, 2011 at 9:16 pmHow sweet it is. A beautiful blog, a beautiful bag. I would love to have my very own (of each).
Pretty please with a cherry on top.
jennifer
September 1, 2011 at 9:22 pmwow…what a smart and beautiful bag! loving it!
kristen charlton
September 1, 2011 at 9:23 pmfabulous – love the chestnut!
Julie
September 1, 2011 at 9:35 pmThat bag is gorgeous! I love it!
Cara
September 1, 2011 at 9:46 pmI would LOVE this bag! So chic!
Sarah's Fab Day
September 1, 2011 at 10:05 pmThis bag is the chicest camera bag I’ve seen. Love!
Julianne
September 1, 2011 at 10:12 pmI definitely want to win this.