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my favorite laptop bag ever epiphanie bagI’ve coveted these fancy-schmancy laptop and camera bags for a long, long time, and after having tried one for the past few months, I can finally say it: I’ve found my absolute favorite laptop bag ever–the epiphanie bag.

Camera bags, laptop bags, oversized purses. . . call ’em what you want.

And I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful–and functional–it was in real life.

As a huge fan of anything that helps to keep me more organized and on top of my game, the epiphanie bags by Maile Wilson do just that–they help me stay organized bigtime, adjusting to whatever I need.

I am thrilled beyond belief to be able to give away one bag–any bag of the winner’s choice–right before the holidays. So one lucky gal–or guy–can treat herself (or himself) to a fatty-fat gorgeous bag right before she buys a million things for everyone else.

Or, okay–it could also absolutely be a great gift for a loved one, too.

Here’s the skinny. . .

  • My Favorite Laptop Bag Ever– Epiphanie Bags: Though I am not a photographer (a real one with a big fancy amazing camera) I am a blogger and writer, so I needed a bag to lug the ole laptop around town and around the country when I’m traveling.

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

Even the box made me want to dance. . .

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

. . . and every woman knows that a bag inside a bag is what we really want.

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

 Yay. My Clover bag in teal makes me want to sing.

And really, this bag did the trick.

It kept me organized in a big way–and feeling great about what I was carrying.

Though there are tons of different styles on the website, I chose the Clover Teal bag for several reasons:

  • I wanted a bag large enough for my 15″ MacBook Pro;
  • I wanted something that was stylish and feminine;
  • I needed something that would hold my wallet, camera (Canon Powershot SX230);
  • I wanted something that was not a backpack;
  • I wanted something casual enough for everyday but formal enough for meetings;
  • I wanted something that made me smile every time I saw it.

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

Room for my 15″ laptop, folders. . .

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

. . . iPad, notebook, water bottle, make-up bag, cords . . .

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

. . . and of course, my phone.

And the Clover Teal bag did it for me.

It is my absolute favorite laptop bag ever.

I love that the compartments are adjustable in the inside, so I can make the bag fit my own personal needs. My camera’s not all that big. It’s my laptop that takes up the most space, so I adjust accordingly.  I usually create three spots for items alongside my laptop–my iPad, camera, wallet, make-up bag, and notebook.  And there’s still room for gum, candy, and business card holder. I love, love, love it.

It has managed to carry me through six different trips in the span of four months, each time I’m thrilled to bring it along, knowing that it will hold up through my rough handling and keep the items I need protected–safe along the way.

 

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bags

Me, Whitney from Rookie Moms, and Christy of Quirky Fusion rockin’ our Clover bags

Huge and happy thanks to Maile Wilson for creating a bag that makes a mama feel good about lugging her laptop around town.

Now, to the really great stuff–a bag for YOU. . .

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GIVEAWAY: Epiphanie laptop or camera bag (your choice, as long as it’s in stock!)  

Comments closed. Giveaway over: congrats to Tanya from PA for winning and thank you to EVERYONE who read and entered!

my absolute favorite laptop bag ever: epiphanie bagsDo you want your very own super awesome incredible gorgeous totally stylish Epiphanie laptop or camera bag?  Seriously? Who wouldn’t!?

All you have to do is check out the Epiphanie website, find your absolute favorite bag and leave a comment here telling me which bag YOU dream about.

For extra entries, get creative!!:

  • Tweet this: 
  • Win a @EpiphanieBags of YOUR choice on @teachmama http://wp.me/p1NAxy-2fi #weteach #giveaway
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Be sure to check out Epiphanie on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google+ !

 

By entering this giveaway, you are demonstrating your understanding of and compliance with the Official Sweepstakes Rules.

This giveaway ends Friday, November 16, 2012 at midnight ET. Winner will be chosen by ‘And the Winner is. . .’ and will be notified on or around 11/16/12.  Winner must respond within three (3) days of notification or forfeit the prize, in which case an alternate winner will be selected.  All Official Sweepstakes Rules apply.

fyi: This is an unsponsored post.  All opinions are my own, influenced only by desperate need to be organized, my love of all things beautiful and stylish, and my adoration of my laptop, who is so very happy resting inside this Clover epiphanie bag.  I am grateful to have received my own Clover Teal bag along with one bag to give to one of my readers.

Some affiliate links are included, and as always I would be eternally grateful if you chose to use them because as we all know, every little bit counts. 

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  3. Catherine

    I’ve been admiring Epiphanie bags for what feels like years (could it really be?!). I love the braided handles…and drool over the Lyric bag. I can’t decide on the color, though. Any would make me SUPER happy. 🙂

  8. Maryellen

    OMG Amy I have been eying up these bags for about a year (for my camera and such), but just can’t bite the bullet to buy it for myself. If I would have to commit at this very second I would say Ginger in Slate Blue… but if I win I might change my mind 🙂

  9. Marie

    Oo! oo! That one you have! The Clover teal laptop bag.
    I have serious covetous feelings for that bag!

  17. Laurie

    Oh, gosh–love these! I want to be brave and say red because it’s such a fun pop of color. But I might chicken out and go basic black… I hope I have the chance to choose! 🙂 Thanks.

  19. Marci

    I would love the clover bag in black. I could cut down on all the bags I have to carry to and from school with all that room.

  24. Melanie

    Wow all those bags are amazing but my favorites are the Austin in Gray, Brooklyn in Turquoise, and the Clover in Red.

  30. Jacquie F.

    How very beautiful and practical – just like all us moms! I would totally love the Clover in grey (that’s my practical side) – the Ginger in slate blue looks beautiful but I don’t know if my laptop and camera would fit.

  40. Krysa

    I LOVE the London backpack in burnt orange. It’s something that both my husband and I would feel comfortable carrying. We do our photography together! 🙂

  43. Shari

    I really love the Clover bag for my laptop. But…… I got a new DSLR for Christmas last year and it is too big to fit with my laptop in any bag that I have found so far…. so I love the Charlotte camera bag as well. Oh my I dont know how I will choose….. may just have to have both afterall it is a matter of necessity and keeping my technology safe and stylish…. right??? I have also shared this post on Pinterest, Google+, Facebook and Twitter.

  44. MaryLea

    I love all of them but my very favorite bag is the teal Clover bag, I’ve had my eye on it for quite a while. It would be a fabulous birthday present for myself this year because let’s be honest, there is no way my husband and kids will come up with something this awesome! 🙂

  45. C-Joy

    Oooh, the London in black -hands down! It is too fabulous -and I might even be convinced to share it with my favorite guy 😀

  50. Kristen

    Oh, I love the grey Clover bag! It’s gorgeous! Classy, cute, and multipurpose …it doesn’t get much better! Lol!
    I tweeted, shared on fb, pinned, and +1’d on Google+!!!

  51. Suzanne Webb

    Just discovered Epiphanie through your blog–thank you! I would love to win the red !
    clover bag. What a great gift these bags would make for my daughter and daughters in law

  64. Lina Fo

    Just got myself a new purple jacket and the teal Clover would contrast nicely. Love the roominess. As my kids would say–it is very ‘stylin’. Thanks for the chance.

  69. AJ

    Oh god, I’ve been lusting after the Clover in teal since August of 2010, when first we met… {sigh}{drool} — I tweeted, Facebooked and pinned!

  74. Glenda

    Love the Clover bag and would love it in Grey, as the pink inside really makes me smile. Have pinned it and added to fb.

  77. Amber

    LOVE that bag, so pretty and so much room inside. I love the teal color also. I really like the Epiphanie Belle bag, perfect for my phone and my camera and heck, even my Kindle and iPad! 😉 Thanks so much!

  82. Juls

    I would love this bag in Black- or any colour really – just not PINK!!! – it would Fantastic going out with children and traveling– As well as my job requires me to travel as I have all different + students that I have to travel from their homes and Playschool and im on the road all day this BAG would be perfect for me- In helping me keep organized for myself and each of my students On a daily basis & And for all or do the outings – I’m in love with it!!!

    I’m also a The flight attendant they would be in love with it as well

  96. aimee @ smilingmama

    Ohhhhhh! I’d actually love to get the Austin Black camera bag for my hubby. He takes awesome pics but I feel like we don’t take the camera with us enough because we don’t have a good bag for it.

  98. laura christopher

    WOW! They are all so beautiful! I am especially loving the Epiphanie Brooklyn backpack in Turquiose! Perfect for day trips and not weighing down your shoulder!

  99. Melanie

    Oh YAAYYYY! this is absolutely A-mazing! Thanks bunches for the chance. My favorite Epiphanie bag would have to be Miss Clover in black!

  108. Antonia BEAUVOISIN

    I have to say I LOVE these bags !
    I am repinning and posting to my FB pages..
    I live in the Sunny South of France and this would add some style and chic down here!
    My favourite is the BROOKLYN Backpack – Turquoise ..
    If I won I would pay the shipping 😉

  110. Julie

    I love the Clover Fushia that I could use every day to and from work. But, I also love the Lola Black – because Lola is my daughter’s name and it would encourage me to bring my “big” camera out more often!

    Pinned too!

  128. Anne

    love the Brooklyn in mustard. fave color ever! and organized to the max. but your Clover in teal looks amazing, too. I pinned and g+’d, too. thanks for introducing me to these gorgeous and functional bags!

  148. 'Lia

    I would love the London backpack in burnt orange–perfect for my 17″ Mac! I also tweeted this from @thegetfitdiva. Thank you for offering such an awesome giveaway!

  149. ellen beck

    I think the Clover Teal is my favorite too-
    An Ode to Epiphanie in Teal

    Oh, TEAL you make me feel
    so happy– on my arm for real!
    They call you Clover, so come on over
    You & me forever ain’t this clever?
    I want that bag! 🙂

  159. Tabathia B

    I am in love with the lola in black and partial to the london backpack in black also

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

  163. Alana Whitener

    The Brooklyn in Grey is my favorite! I am about to have another baby, and a backpack would be so convenient…plus a way to carry my camera around and have room for a diaper or two! 😉

  176. Elizabeth D.

    So hard to choose, but I too love Clover in teal 🙂 Perfect for a student lugging a laptop and camera!

  178. Ashley Whalen

    Clover in teal is my AbSoLuTe favorite!!! I have been wanting this bag for a long, long time but haven’t pulled the trigger since I’m trying to be a financially responsible momma to my little 4 month old! Please oh please let me be a lucky winner for once! 🙂

  180. Danika Salazar

    I love these bags!!! I dream about all of their bags. I cant decide what one I would choose. My camera’s name is LOLA so I would most likely get the lola bag in the teal!!!

  186. Janice

    I love the Ginger bag! Have been dreaming and dreaming for it endless nights! I really want it so much~~~~~~~~~~~~~!

  202. Peggy Armijo

    Choosing one as a favorite was a challenge…so many nice bags. However, the Slate Blue Ginger camera bag really caught my eye….I would love to have it!

  204. Kylie Kramer

    I love the Brooklyn bag-turquoise. I love that its so versatile and funky, especially since Funk is my maiden name!

  207. Jamie LeMaire

    I have been coveting the Cliver in teal for over a year now. I am a beginner photographer and I would LOVE to take this bag on shoots with me! Thank you!

  212. BethHB

    I have been dreaming of a Ginger Epiphanie for a while now…but this review of the Clover has me on the fence!

  213. Kelly S.

    Your Clover bag is the style and color I’ve been drooling over for months. If there is any chance my 17-inch laptop would fit in it, that’s the one I’d choose. Since it probably wouldn’t though, I’d have to go with either the London in navy (for functionality) or Stella in plum because it’s just so pretty!

  214. Lindsay

    I’ve had my eye on the Clover as well but I can’t decide on the colour! I really like the teal, camel, grey and black and would be thrilled with any one of those.

  225. Camille M.

    I would LOVE a Belle bag does not matter which color they are all BEAUTIFUL!
    Thanks for doing this giveaway 🙂

  228. Elizabeth Franze (Lee)

    My SLR camera would be sooo comfy cozy, and stylish, in the Lola Black! She is soo cramped now in her current std.camera bag. Would so LOVE to win an Epiphanie bag!!!

  231. Natalie J Vandenberghe

    Your review has influenced me–because, I, too, need a bag for my laptop. As much as I love the Teal…I think the CLOVER – Fuchsia is the bag I would choose. Thanks for the giveaway!

  256. Jeanne Medina

    The colors are so different on the website from what I see in your photos. I’m thinking yours look like they might be more true to life. I think I’m going to say I like the Clover in fuchsia.

  287. Ellen Clements

    a wonderful new bag is just what I need,
    but chosing the one is too hard to believe!
    A clover in fushia, so pretty and ME!
    the brooklyn in turquoise more practical you see.
    The choice is too hard, but sipping my tea..
    i totally had an epiphanie!
    buy one for myself and win one too
    i have two cameras, one each! that will do!
    I hope to win, give my camera a new home
    room for my purse and even my phone!

    Thanks so much for the opportunity to enter! I have shared on facebook and pintrest! 🙂

  291. Debbie M

    I would love the Stella in grey… have shared on facebook and with my daughter Tammy Young..What a great giveaway for the holidays. Congratulations to whoever wins !!!! Happy Holidays everyone..

    • Holly

      I forgot to mention I posted your link in my Facebook page with the reason why I dream of this bag- I posted a picture if my current sad bag:(

  297. Nan

    My personal favorite bag is Clover in Grey. If I won a bag I would select London in Black for my son. He is a wonderful human being, a loving son and grandson as well as a fantastic friend. His travels take him all over and he shares his photos with everyone. I couldn’t think of a more appropriate gift. Your bags are incredible. Thanks for the opportunity!

  300. Jessica Morton

    The Clover in Teal is beautiful! I am a amateur photographer and stay at home mom and a super beautiful bag for diapers and my camera would be a dream come true.

  301. Melissa S

    I have been wanting the Ginger bag for a while now. It’s too hard to choose just one color (although I would probably go with Gray or Caramel)!

  302. Rhiannon

    I’ve been eyeing the gorgeous Epiphanie bags for quite a while now! We live overseas (military) and I really need something that will work for travel: not too huge, has an across-the-body strap, can fit and safely store my Canon, and has enough room for a my other travel essentials (and supplies for my little one!). The Lyric bag in mustard is just perfect for my needs! So glad to find your site and see another great review of these products : ) Thanks!

  303. Michele Dan

    You have me loving that Teal Clover Bag for my laptop too! I have been following Epiphanie Bags for a while now and LOVE them ALL! I have also shared this with my sister, who is passionate about photography!

  308. Jackie

    I shared on Facebook and I pinned on Pinterest! Thanks so much for the opportunity to win one of these lovely bags!!

  311. Jessica B

    I would love to have any of these bags!!! choosing one is like choosing between your children. i love the ginger in carmel, or the lyric in plum!

  313. Irma Allen

    Thank you so much for the giveaway. It’s a hard decision to make. They are all so lovely, but I think I really would love to have Belle in teal :).

  314. Dina Steindl

    Clover in Fucshia or Lola in Red are my absolute FAVS! If you saw the camera bag I lug around now you’d be just embarrassed for me as I am! Totally UNFASHIONABLE and never comes close to looking good with my outfits. Congrats to who ever – you are in for a real treat 🙂

  316. Lisa

    I have shared and shared to a friend. Now I cant wait to hear I am the winner. lol jk but really….hehe great blog and awesome giveaway! 😉

  320. Sonal

    I have had my eye on the Brooklyn Backpack in Blush. With my recent shoulder problems a backpack would be perfect for lugging around my camera. November 16 is my birthday too!

  322. Karen S.

    I will also pin and facebook this because I’ve been dreaming about Lola in mustard for awhile now.

  327. Ingrid Misner

    I love the Ginger in Grey and Lola in black. I have always wanted one. I shared the link with my good friend Fiona Smith on Facebook. I’ve also done all of the above. And yesterday was my Birthday. This would be an awesome surprise gift. 🙂

  329. Chrissy

    I would love Belle in Fushia. 🙂 Thank you for a chance to win, I’ve been eyeing these bags for a while!

  339. Patricia Wright

    I have had my eyes on the Ginger in caramel for a long time now! I’ll be crissing my fingers!! 🙂

  340. Paula Ward

    Hello!! I would love the clover in teal… I need one to fit my camera and my IPAD and I have long searched for one, I shared on my FB and with my friend Sherri, we live in Canada and the shipping is nasty.. BIG DETERRENT so I would love love love one, thank you for this chance, couldn’t find the pin it to pintrest button, but will keep looking and pin it!

  341. Tara P

    I am graduating college soon and I have been on several job interviews already. Backpacks just don’t cut it for interviews when you are trying to seem put together and professional. The Clover Teal Bag would be perfect for all my needs with pursuing a non profit position and foreign service trip planning-laptop, camera, water, wallet, and the rest would be in one perfect bag! I will definitely be saving up for one of these in the future!

  344. Becky Benedict

    I love epiphanie bags. I have been after one of their bags for ages. I really like the Austin in Grey. I know it’s a little manly, but it looks like an adventure bag to me – like Indiana Jones! 🙂 Everytime I take my camera out it’s an adventure and this bag would prove it!

  347. H.K. Kim

    I LOVE the ‘Brooklyn backpack’ in blush. I would be the stylish teacher at school if I have one of these ~ *^___^*

  349. Megan A

    while I would love one of the pretty girly ones, I am dreaming about the London in Brown because that way I can still make my husband carry it sometimes. 😉

  352. Jessica

    I am completely in love with the clover in red. I have put it on my Christmas list, but have also asked for a lens. :/ Unfortunately, I will not get both. I LOVE THIS BAG!

  359. Fiona "Epi Queen" Smith

    Is it REALLY possible that there is a bag as GORGEOUS as the one you have that can accommodate my ENTIRE life (that isn’t a backpack)???? WOW!!!!! Like you, I am a Writer but I am a Writer with a nutty incurable disease that gives me life threatening anaphylactic reactions SO in addition to my laptop and iPad, makeup, phone, water, keys, etc. I ALSO have to carry an Emergency Kit with 4 Epi pens in it (wish I was kidding), oral steroids, benadryl, ranitidine and maxeran. As well, I carry a small fishing tackle box that houses injections of steroids, benadryl and maxeran for Emergencies too and an additional small fishing tackle box with multiple medications to manage my illness (that I don’t let run my life.) Tell me this bag has a secret pocket for spare undies for my trips to Emerg.? Is there room for my journal and ink pen?…I know technology is wonderful but I still keep an old fashioned journal. I got goosebumps when I saw how you used the space inside this beautiful bag!!!!

    I like the CLOVER bag you have, in Red or Black. Either. The teal looks FABULOUS on you though. I shared this.

  369. Lisa P

    I love the Ginger Gray or the Lola teal. I need a new camera bag for my new camera so i’ve been checking epiphanie out for awhile and thinking Christmas.

  395. Angela Hunt

    I love the Brooklyn backpack in teal–! I carry a lot of stuff- camera plus laptop plus girly stuff, so the more room, the better! Thanks for this chance to win another one of my favorite bags! I’m tweeting AND facebook posting!

  402. Suzy

    Oh they all are amazing!!! Today my first choice is Belle in gray… But I also love the Clover & Stella… One of these bags would be loved so much by me if I won! Thanks for the giveaway! 🙂

  406. Suzy

    I G+ it too! 🙂 Oh I hope I win… Oh I hope I win… Oh I hope I win… My Nikon D90 so needs a new home 😀

  409. Lana

    I have dreamed of winning this Epiphanie Clover in teal forever! I am a follower. – Thanks for a chance to win!