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jo totes missy review + giveaway!

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jototes missy bag

A little over a year ago, JoTotes sent me the Betsy bag. And ever since then we have been like two peas in a pod! I love that bag! I carry it all the time. It’s so nice to have a real camera bag instead of trying to pad a regular bag enough to keep my camera body, lenses and accessories safe.

JoTotes recently came out with this new bag—the Missy! I fell in love instantly. This bag is excellent because it has a cute vintage flair with a pocket for a laptop!! It fits up to a 15″ Macbook plus has ample space for my Canon and two lenses and accessories. This is a big bag, and it’s so perfect! And I love the color!

Since I do a lot of blogging in public places (since our tiny home with a screaming toddler isn’t always very conducive to getting things done, go figure), I often carry my camera and laptop around. Before I’d carry them in different bags, which was awkward and difficult. But now I can just put them in one! Then if I have errands to run after or before, I don’t have to worry about leaving my camera or laptop in the car, they just come with me in my gorgeous bag.


Needless to say me and Missy are BFF. I still love Betsy, though, for camera-only outings. They have a whole lot of other cute bags, too in some beautiful colors. With baby on the mind, I might just use this for diapers on the side, too. I think there is room for some of those, too. This bag is BIG! 

And guess what! JoTotes sent me TWO bags! That means one for YOU! Enter below! (US residents only, please!)

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581 Comments

  1. Erin S.

    LOVE this!

    I love all the bags, but the Georgia Nautical is extra lovely too!

    Thanks for hosting the giveaway! FINGERS CROSSED!

  11. Emskyrooney

    Such great bags! Think the Missy might actually be my fave as it looks like there’s room for camera AND diapers!

  16. Alyssa

    I love the look of the Georgia in Nautical. The Missy is great though with the extra space for a laptop!!

  25. missamae

    I really like the Betsy and the Missy! I would probably go with the Betsy so that my husband could carry it around and not look like he was carrying a purse.

  29. Rebekah

    I think the Betsy is my favorite, although the herringbone print is gorgeous, too.

    rebekahricker (at) yahoo (dot) com

  31. Lizie :D

    I totally love the bag, the color and the style, so vintage , may be this will sound wierd, but i really was on getting a new camara bag. ¡So well good luck and fingers crossed!

  44. Monica Diaz

    I LOVE THE MISSY TOTE, REALLY NICE VINTAGE STYLE IN MINT AND HOT PINK GORGEOUS!!! AND VERY PRACTICAL, YOU CAN CARRIER TWO DIFFERENT TECHNOLOGIES ON ONE BAG WITH STYLE, GENIUS!!!!!!

  50. Randi

    That’s a gorgeous bag you’re holding! I love how the color works with your outfit, I’m expecting also — can that be part of the giveaway too? Hehe kidding.. you look fantastic!

  53. craftyRN

    Can I say, I think your outfit is darling! love love love the bright stockings with those sweet shoes! Good for you, hot mama!

  61. pixidance

    I have a gorgeous Jo Tote that I have used so much over the last few years and it’s still in fabulous condition. I also used it as a diaper bag. It’s big enough to fit my camer WITH my 200-400 mm lens on it :D That being said, I’d still love another one. This one is so cute with the pockets on teh outside so that I don’t lose my cellphone or my keys.

  63. Ceci

    I don’t have kids so I don’t have a lot of diaper space concerns but I’m one of those girls who carry everything and then some in her bag. So because I have a guy who in the end gets to carry it all for me, I’d go with Betsy as well. Though I do think it would be a little funny to watch him tote a flowered pink bag around for me…

  67. Torrey

    I love the one you’re holding! And I want to win it! And I love you and your cute little belly! :)

  72. T

    I adore the Milly though the Georgia & Missy are certainly something I’d jump for the chance

  73. Tracie

    I have wanted one of these bags for a long time! They are so cute and so functional!

  78. Emily

    Oh my gosh you look fantastic! Love your purple dress! I like the sugarplum and the betsy.

  82. Mary Jo

    Well, I hadn’t seen this Missy mint before, and I’m thinking it’s also my new favorite. Super cute!

  94. soisewedthis

    I would love love love to win! The color of this bag is so pretty and my current bag has seen better days.
    amberjena at gmail dot com

  99. Becky

    I really love the Missy – great for the camera and computer! I also loved the Rose Bronze!!

  104. Jocelyn

    I think my favorite is the Rose Sugarplum. I usually go for neutrals, but that purple is fun!

  109. Michele R.

    I am such a sucker for a cute bag! I really really hope I win!!! My email address is kudra1978 at aol dot com.

  117. Dr. Dolly (@drdolly)

    perfect for a camera AND diapers….and it would handle the wear and tear of traveling to and from China to pick up our baby girl from the orphanage next month!! I’m kinda in need of a new bag since my son is long out of diapers and those ol’ diaper bags have since been donated or sold. What a great idea, laptop and camera in one bag…I’m doing the double bag thing, too…and that is definitely something I do NOT want to do in China!

  119. Donna

    They are all so gorgeous! I think the Rose is my favorite…I love the flower on it.

  131. Veronica

    If I win this, I would give this to my BFF and fabulous AZ wedding Photographer – Jennifer Bowen. She would love it any of them but the Betsy would be perfect.

  138. Emily

    so lovely! (the bag… and you too!) A friend of mine just bought this bag and I was ogling over it, how font o see it here, I would LOVE it!!! Thanks for the giveaway.

  142. Rhonda D.

    My favorite is the Betsy in Chocolate. Thanks for the chance to win!

    wigglypup2(at)yahoo(dot)com

  152. Gioconda

    Ooh, I’ve been looking for a bag for my computer. This looks lovely. Thanks for the chance to win.

  154. Melanie

    OHHHH I’m in LOVE. Thanks bunches for the chance!

    I am loving the Georgia Nautical bag!!

  165. Ally

    LOVE.LOVE.LOVE. Can’t wait to see who wins, hope its me! LOVE! Have I mentioned ILOVE?

  174. Chelsea

    I love that bag! I’d have to say it’s my favorite (color and style)

    chelsealexander at hotmail.com

  177. Jessica Armstrong

    This is fab! I love the Missy Mint bag. It is a fave of mine! Ever since I came across J Totes I’ve wanted one as a photographer. I am so impressed with the work of See Kate Sew too! Love it!

  181. Geoff and Christy

    That bag is so cute! I’ve had my eye on the Noir Tote and a few of the Rose bags for a while but I’m totally digging the Missy Mint now too! What’s a girl to do? :)

  201. Sarahb44

    This Missy bag is actually my favorite bag so far on the site.. it’s so cute and classy! :)

  245. Gina England Photography

    My oh my how I would love this Missy bag, and in my favorite color too!! I’ve been drooling over Jo Totes for so long…even hoped to get one for Christmas but it looks like that won’t be happening this year. I still have hope!! Thanks for the great giveaway opportunity!! :)

  257. SuzOH

    I love this, I’ve been wanting a Jo Totes bag for a while now, but it’s not in the budget right now.

  260. SuzOH

    I think I’m always changing my mind about my favorite, I like the Georgia, the Betsy, and the Noir Tote. I wish I could make up my mind.

  265. Heather Trout

    I love the Gracie Teal bag! So vibrant! Especially love it for the size and pockets – would be perfect for my super busy lifestyle!

  269. Sowing Stitches

    I like Betsy but Missy is coming in at a close second! :)
    Love the teal, plum/purple, mint….just can’t get enough blues or greens in my wardrobe.

    sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com

  271. Sowing Stitches

    I like Betsy but Missy is coming in at a close second! :)
    Love the teal, plum/purple, mint….just can’t get enough blues or greens in my wardrobe.

    sowingstitches [at] gmail [dot] com

  274. Kelli

    I’ve loved the Rose for a long time, but you may have me sold on the Missy. So pretty and practical!

  284. Katie

    I love the Missy Mint too! It’s *gorgeous*! Jo Totes are great – a camera bag that’s actually super cute? Brilliant!!

  292. Katie

    I got my mom the Jo Totes Millie bag and I am dying for a gorgeous bag of my own! This one is perfect! :)

  296. ELNM

    Love Georgia Plaid – I think the crossbody strap makes the bag even better. Thanks for the chance!

    ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

  306. Thicky Thick Girl

    The missy… i dont have a bag right now, i’m using a regular book bag and it’s so annoying. Hopefully if i dont win, ill get one for Christmas!

  307. Thicky Thick Girl

    The missy! Looks so spacious and it’s so cute! Right now i’m just using a book bag and it’s so hard to work like that. I get worried my lenses will break or something will happen. If i dont win, hopefully i’ll get one for christmas!

  309. Lorena

    Love it. I have the betsy and love it but, ive outgrown it. Would love to win a bigger bag.

  313. kara

    I love them all! The Betsey, Rose, and Missy may be my favorites. I love the teal color!

  315. isetta

    I love the Gracie. Any color. Mustard would be fun! The herringbone bag is also adorable! This bag would allow me to bring my actual camera more often!

  327. Melia

    I love this new bag! I would love it even more if it found its way to my house. *wink*

  334. Liz

    My favorite JoTotes bag is the one you are giving away! Its my favorite color :)

  360. karla-rae

    I love the Missy in mint, also love the Gracie – in both Mint and Magenta :) It would be hard to choose a favorite from those!

  366. Marybeth

    How can you pick just one? I love them all, especially the new missy in mint and the betsy teal!

  367. Marybeth

    How can you pick just one? I love them all! Especially the new missy in mint and the betsy teal!

  369. 2ksmama

    Such a tough decision…I love the Betsy in Chocolate and Mustard and I love the Missy in Mint.

  373. brista

    Ooh, I’ve never heard of JoTotes but they look awesome! I love the Missy the best, but Rose is really cute too!

  382. Kristie

    I love the Betsy in teal and mustard. Both great colors. Thanks! kristie_keely(at)yahoo(d0t)com

  383. ABW

    Gracie in black is my favorite, but I’ll take whichever one you’re giving away!

  396. teenah

    I love the missy and the gracie…i’m a sucker for lots of pockets. Thanks for the giveaway!

  399. Grandeboys

    I don’t have a Jotote bag but love them. So far I can only afford a regular purse to carry my camera and 2 lens in. They look great! If I win one I’d sure use it <3

  401. WeBeHerbst

    There are so many gorgeous bags, how could you ever choose a favorite??? =) I love that the Missy is big enough to hold a camera and a laptop, who could ask for more? I love the mint, how could you not feel fantastic carrying this beautiful bag? Thanks for the opportunity!

  408. Kim

    My favorite just happens to be the Missy in mint! Thanks for the chance to win!!

  414. T & K

    I’ve been looking for a good camera bag that doesn’t look like a camera bag!

  415. DilibertoDesign

    I’ve always been a fan of the Rose in Marigold, but you may have changed my mind to the Missy…laptop, camera, and two lenses. That’s awesome!

  416. Christine

    These bags seem so perfect! I’m unfortunately still trying to pad a normal bag; I might need to invest in this one after Christmas…

  422. monica

    This picture is so cute! Is that a real baby bump? I like the Missy in mint and the rose in yellow.

  432. DFP

    I LOVE the beauty of this baby blue tote! It is so stylish and has that non-huge camera bag look. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

  433. DFP

    I LOVE the beauty of this baby blue tote! It is so stylish and has that non-huge camera bag look. LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

  445. shannon

    I WANT, no wait, I NEED that Gracie Mint bag. But really, anything from Jo Totes is Fabulous and I’d be more than grateful to win :)

  462. Jessi

    This is precious! I got a new camera last Christmas and this would be perfect! Thanks for hosting.

  483. Bella

    I am in love with the Georgia Nautical! The stripes add a little detail and the leather is super classic. It would be a great bag for everyday life!

  489. livesimplenatural

    what a great giveaway, thanks for the chance and the intro to those cute camera bags! The rose in marigold is just adorable too.

  491. Kerry

    The missy mint or Gracie teal! Although they are all so lovely, no? Yes. Great giveaway!

  492. sbookinshay29

    THIS bag may be my new favorite, and with Christmas I can’t splurge, but OH how I would LOVE to win one of these! Thanks so much for the chance! xoxo

  496. Carrie S.

    I love so many of the styles, it is hard to pick just one!! My favorites are the Missy, Rose and Gracie!

  500. kirbielee

    I am obsessed with the Missy Mint as well! Gracie is adorable, but I love the computer pocket!
    kirbie.smith@gmail[dot]com

  504. youandmie

    Oooooh, I’ve been wanting a Jo Totes bag for sooooo long! And you look adorable by the way! Love those colored tights and shoes :) cheriemie (at) gmail (dot) com

  517. Diana

    To be honest, I’ve never heard of Jototes bags. It would be cool to win this one to see how great they really are. :)

  536. Beth

    I love the Missy in Mint, too, although I think the Gracis might be my favorite.

  540. Elise

    What a beautiful bag!! I love the Gracie in Magenta but really I love all of their bags!