I had to save the best for (almost) last. I have had my eye on Jo Totes for a long time. If you (or a woman you know) own a DSLR camera, or really any quality camera that you use all the time, you will L-O-V-E these bags.
I’ve had my Nikon D40
Imagine my glee when I discovered Jo Totes, a company that clearly felt my pain and decided to make fabulous camera-ready purses to ease it. Wait. You mean that’s not why the company started? Well, that’s how it feels to me!
So what’s the green part? These bags are made of vegan leather. Ie. No animals were killed in the making of these bags. On top of that, they are very affordable for bags of such awesome quality. Plus, they are available in several gorgeous styles and beautiful colors — including turquoise (swoon) and yellow. That was all the information I needed to become a fan from afar. But the up-close and personal experience? Much, much better!
I received the Rose bag in Pewter, and boy, am I smitten! I have a habit of carrying large purses, so this sizable bag felt right at home on my shoulder. It also has an optional longer strap so you can wear it as a crossbody bag if you choose. However, the magic happens inside the bag. Rose comes with 5 detachable padded partitions that can be arranged as needed to fit your camera and accessories.
There was more than enough space to hold my camera, charger and extra memory cards, and since I put a new lens on my Christmas list, I left some space for that too 
After all that, there was still ample space for my iPhone, wallet, checkbook, keys and a couple of reusable shopping bags that I always keep in my purse. If I did have one complaint, it would be that there is no space for my iPad. But of course, Jo Totes has already thought of that too. Their newest bag style, the Betsy (shown below in Mustard), features a rear pocket that is large enough for an iPad. Problem solved!
Seriously, I couldn’t love Rose more. She makes me happy. And I know you want to feel the love too 
Why It’s Green:
- Made of vegan leather.
Price: $84-90
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Jo Totes is going to make one camera owner of the female variety very happy. One lucky reader is going to take home a Jo Totes bag in the style and color of your choice! Just use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. Javascript must be enabled to to see the Rafflecopter. If you still cannot see it, wait for the page to load completely, or refresh the page. U.S. mailing addresses only! Entry period ends at 12:01 a.m. 12/27/11. Please note that this giveaway ends AFTER Christmas.
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I’m Jennae Petersen, and I’m a lot of things. A mother, a graphic artist, a connosieur of beautiful interiors and a purveyor of all things design. Green Your Decor was borne of frustration in my attempts to find eco-friendly housewares that were also beautiful, and inspiration to do something to reduce my own carbon footprint and help others do the same in a beautiful way.
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My fav Jo’s Tote is the Betsy in mustard. I love that it’s got a cross-body strap and the cool color really stands out and hopefully will help me remember not to walk off and leave it (Yes, I did this at a restaurant lately!)
LOVE LOVE LOVE the betsy in mustard. Also NEED NEED NEED!
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I really love the Betsy in chocolate or mustard. So cute! And I have so many cameras, I could definitely use a cute camera bag.
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I’d love to have the Betsy in mustard!
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I’ve been wanting one of these for a long long time! The rose is my favorite and I would choose between the pewter and the marigold!
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The Betsy Bag is Gorgeous!
I love the Rose bag its my.absolute fave! I’m new to the DSLR community!
I love betsy in mustard. What a fun yet practical product!
I like the Rose bag in marigold.
Love the Rose raspberry bag. I wouldnt ever misplace my camera! So fun!
I like the Millie in Moss!
These are the most gorgeous camera bags that I’ve ever seen. I love how they just look like beautiful purses. I especially love the one with the rosette on the front, both in the grey and the aqua. Not sure which I love more! Thank you for the giveaway! Jen
The Betsey in Chocolate is my fave, though the Mustard is quite a hip color now too. I might choose that!
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I love the Rose in Teal! I can’t wait to see if the Betsy comes out in more colors.
My favourite bah is the Rose Marigold bag. They are all so lovely!
Thank you for this opportunity!
Oh my goodness, I absolutely LOVE the Rose bag in the teal color! Just gorgeous! Thank you so much for this fantastic giveaway!
Well I know I won’t win twice in a row or someone might think the drawing was fixed, but these bags are gorgeous, just perfect for the DSLR I hope to have one day
Love the mustard and the teal is unbelievable!
My favourite is the Millie in Mustard! But I also like the extra space I would get from the Betsey also in Mustard. Thanks for the giveaway!
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I love the Teal Rose camera bag! All of the bags are super nice and for it to be vegan is amazing!! thank you for the chance to win!
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Oooooooh! So pretty! I really love the Millie. They have such pretty colors. Thanks!!
I love, love the Rose in pewter. I swear it would go everywhere with me!!!
Oh man, the Betsy in mustard is a MUST!
I LOVE the Betsy bag in Chocolate my Nikon needs a new home this would be awesome to win! thank you!!!
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My favorite is Rose in the gorgeous Sugarplum. It’s just understated enough for day hauling but would look equally fabulous for nights out on the town with the pretty people.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen such cute camera bags, vegan or not! And of course I love that they are vegan…! Millie is my favorite, with Betsy a close second. <3 <3 <3
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I love the Rose bag in Sugarplum.
My favorite is the Rose in Teal, too pretty!
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Of the ones available I like the Millie in Moss – though I love the mustard too
I’ve been looking for a girlie camera bag for ages – right now I have a removable case that I can put in the bag of my choice, but it’s still a bit cumbersome. Great line here!!!
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Ohhh the Rose Moonbeam is sold out on their website!
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i love the turquoise w/ the rosette – so pretty and stylish for a “camera” bag – this would be my work bag
My favorite is the Millie in Teal or Pink Coral!
I really like the rose bags…the bronze is beautiful
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I love the rose bag in pewter! I had never heard about this brand before reading it here!
I love the Rose – Moonbeam
I like the Rose – Black
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My favorite bag is the Betsy in Black.
Oh I LOVE the “Betsey Chocolate” camera bag!
i like the rose bag in bronze
love the Rose – Bronze
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I like the Millie-Moss bag.
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I love the Betsy bag in black.
Thanks!
I love them all! But my favorite is the Millie in Moss!!
I love the Millie coral bag!
Rose – Bronze is the one I love…
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I really like the Millie – Moss. Love the color.
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i learned they’ve been making camera bags since 2009!
I like the Millie – Black. Really nice.
My favorite bag is the Betsy in Chocolate
My favorite is the Rose bag in Moss.
LOVE the Millie bag in the pink coral color! Gorgeous! My camera would be a true princess to live in there
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I love the Rose in Sugarplum!
I love the betsy in Mustard colour
It figures the bag (Millie – Teal) I really like is out of stock. Out of the ones in stock, I really like the Rose – Teal
i like the rose bag in teal
Found you via Practically Green’s mention of the Celebrate Green 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011 – kudos! I’ve been fortunate to partner with the PG folks a bit and do some guest blogging, and loved finding your site.
Visited the Jo Totes site and can’t wait to refer my sister (Jo!) to it as well! I’m loving the Rose bag in pewter and raspberry but that iPad accommodation is tempting. Great site & great giveaway!
I LOVE the Rose bag in bronze! I love the moveable inserts this company makes, and I love how the Rose bag has enough room for a few diapers and wipes in addition to the camera and my personal items!
The Betsey in Chocolate is too cute!
love the betsy in mustard
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I loooove the Rose in pewter, so I was so excited to see you review that exact bag!
The Rose bag in Teal makes me giddy!
I want!
Thanks,
Michelle W.
The Millie – Pewter is my favourite!
I LOVE this giveaway! I have been eyeing the Betsy in Chocolate!
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I LOVE Teal- Rose bag!!
I will definitely send my friends over to this site and the Jo totes! : )
I love the Betsy in Chocolate and the Millie in Teal. I’m not sure which I would choose! I’m just learning about my DSLR and I know I need an awesome bag for it!
I love the Rose bag in all the colors! I just got my first dslr this morning, and I can’t wait to get a great bag, since I know I’ll be carrying it everywhere!
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I would love love love to win this!!!
I would love to have the Betsy in chocolate. I have been dying to have this bag!
I love the Rose in Sugarplum bag!
Without doubt, I’m in love with Millie in grey. It’s been on my wish list for months. But when I went to order it with some Christmas money I received this weekend, I found it was out of stock. No wonder. It’s gorgeous.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I can’t believe all the colors that these bags come in!!!
I love the rose tote and want one in every color!!
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I really love the Rose Bag’s style, functionality, and practicality. Normal camera bags are so clunky, cumbersome, and unfashionable. This camera bag is the complete opposite. I give it kudos points for being vegan
I love the Rose in Bronze. Thanks for the chance!
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I really like the Rose bag, in sugarplum.
So cute! I adore the Betsy bag in Mustard and the Millie in Teal!
Thanks for the chance to win! love the Betsy in chocolate
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I liek the Rose Bag in the color black.
I LOVE the bag!!
I will definitely send my friends over to this site ! : )
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