my new baby, uh, camera bag.

Okay, so not a baby.  More like a purse.  Or a camera bag.  Or both.  It's a hybrid and it's fabulous!

While I love my SlingShot 202 AW, it definitely isn't an everyday camera bag.  Actually it kind of screams 'I have an expensive camera and lots of stuff in here'.  Which is not what I want people to know when I'm out and about.  So sadly, my camera stays at home for most of our adventures, which definitely does not sit well with me.

But I did it.  I finally saved up to buy a Jo Totes bag.  And even though I debated a bit between the Epiphanie Clover and the Jo Totes Rose, I had to go back to my original love, the Rose.

So meet, the newest member of my purse collection - my Jo Totes Rose camera bag in Pewter!

 
LOVE.  Absolutely love.  And it wasn't outrageously expensive - only $102 total with the cost/tax/shipping. 

So let's talk more about this beaut, shall we?

First of all, it's huge, but not all that bulky - see? I can easily haul it around.

 
It easily fits a DSLR, external flash and another lens, but I usually just have my camera and external flash with me, so there's room for other items such as my wallet, notebook, etc.  It's made of water-resistant faux leather that has a vintage feel.  And it comes in nine different colors- but I went with the pewter grey since it would basically go with anything I wear.  Maybe my next bag will be colorful? (My husband is shaking his head at me as he reads this).  There are five adjustable 1/2 inch foam pads that you can move around to suit your needs.  And the entire bag is lined with foam for safe storage.  It even comes with a matching crossbody strap!

 
And did I mention the dog loves it too?  He's either impressed that he's the same size or jealous that I'm taking photos of the bag instead of him because he wouldn't move away.

 
So there's my new love.  I toted it around this entire weekend at my brother's wedding and was thrilled to have my camera with me to capture the rehearsal dinner and our pampering appointments.

Want to read about a few other bags I considered?  Hop on over here!

Comments

[Aly]

This is SO cute!! I love it!! :)

PS- Aren't you the cutest ever!?!

[sarah]

you are the cutest! so nice to have a bag that fits it securly AND looks super adorable.

[Lauren]

Very cute! I want to see it in person!

[Impulsive Addict]

LOVE that bag! So cute! My bag that I'm carrying now is the same color. I get compliments on it all the time!

Thanks for commenting on my guest post over at Aly's place this am.

Have a fab weekend~

[Renee]

Hey Nicole, Love your blog! I have been dying to get a Jo Tote (or Kelly Moore bag) for soo long! Thanks for posting your review, glad to hear that you like it. I might have to finally buy one now :)

[Tess S]

It's a beautiful bag! Nicole- It was nice meeting you yesterday. Your photography is great. I love the shots you did in Olmstead.
I still have my heart set on the kelly moore.
Next time you're in the neighborhood let me know. We can shoot together.