I’ve been trying to find a suitable camera bag for some time now. At the moment, I’ve been using either my ordinary black and yellow Nikon camera bag which came with the D40 or my Mischa Barton handbag.

Now as much as I love my handbag, it isn’t ideal. It doesn’t have any padding and it can just about handle my camera body with an attached 50mm prime lens. Carrying a flash or an additional lens is totally out of the question. I couldn’t possibly treat my D90 with such….disrespect!

Therefore, I’ve been searching for a suitable alternative…not a backpack or an ordinary camera bag…no no no…What I’m looking for is a little different – I’m looking for something with a dash of style yet still encomposes the essential padding and compartments I need. My search finally brought me to Jill-e.

With a wide range of styles and colours, Jill-e manages to satisfy the style conscious female photographer. Ranging from small and medium shoulder bags to large rolling bags, the bags’ padded interiors and adjustable velcro dividers are exactly what I’m looking for!!

The small leather ones can easily fit a camera body, 2 lenses and a flash (as well as your personal items). Perfect!

If only the price (£107 for a small leather bag) was as appealing as the bag itself. sigh…Guess that’s another thing I’ve got to save up for…

Anyway, based in the US, the bags are available worldwide, either through their website or through a network of photo retailers and distributors. You can get your very own Jill-e camera bag from Amazon.co.uk.