As soon as I opened the box and had the AYA in my hands, I could tell this was not only a beautiful bag, but very well made.  The first thing that hits you after you remove the dust cover is the wonderful real leather smell. The exterior is made from a soft leather that appears like it will be very durable. The AYA comes in several colors (white, black, green), but the one I received is three beautiful shades of pink. The exterior stitching is top quality… straight, with a nice matching color thread. Both sides of the bag are identical, so there is not a front or back.  Tucked behind the handles on both sides are zippered pockets that are a good size for smaller items that you may use more frequently.

The interior of the pink AYA is one of my favorite colors. It’s a satin burgundy color that goes perfectly with the three exterior colors. On one side is a padded laptop pocket that would hold most laptops with screen sizes up to around 15″. I did a quick measurement and the pocket is about 14 x 11 x 2 inches in size. The top of the pocket is secured with a wide velcro flap. On the outside wall of the laptop pocket are two small open top pockets that would be great for change or small items. Opposite the laptop side is a zippered pocket that is about 9 inches wide and 8 inches deep. Next to the laptop compartment there’s plenty of room for all your other stuff such as power cords, a book or two and whatever else you may need during the day.

One of the nicest things about this pink leather laptop bag, it that it doesn’t really look like a laptop bag at all. You could use this bag with or without your laptop. Take it to the office during the day and then take it out a night. Stylish, modern looking and functional! This bag is currently only available on the Mamtak website for just over $200 USD. Mamtak is a company based in Amsterdam, but they ship worldwide. We will hopefully have this bag and other future pink Mamtak bags available on the Rainebrooke website in the near future.

Winner:

Congrats to Carolyn G. @carogonza ! Carolyn’s comment was the winning comment number. Thanks to all those who entered!

Giveaway! (Win this Pink AYA bag)

Would you like to win this AYA bag that we reviewed? Read on and it could be yours.

• Open to US & Canada only
• One winner will be chosen at random from the comments by using Random.org
• Giveaway closes on Monday, Dec. 5th at 11am CST

To Enter:

• Visit Rainebrooke and comment here telling me which is your favorite pink laptop bag.

For Extra Entries:

• Follow @rainebrooke on Twitter
• “Like” Rainebrooke on Facebook
• Follow @mamtakbags on Twitter
• “Like” Mamtak on Facebook
• Blog about this giveaway, with this blog title linked back to “Rainebrooke”
• Tweet about this giveaway using this Rainebrooke giveaway tweet (once per day)
• Note: post a new comment for each extra entry method above.

The fine print:

• One bag will be given away. We are giving away the bag we reviewed. While new, is has been handled by us during review. It will be shipped by Rainebrooke, not the manufacturer.
• Giveaway is open to anyone in the US & Canada.
• We will pay for shipping (Ground) within US & Canada. Outside US: any duties and taxes are the responsibility of the recipient.
• We reserve the right to remove comments that we can not confirm from the entry methods above.
• This bag will not have any guarantees or warranties.
• The winner will be notified by the email at the address which they provided with the comment. The winner will have 48 hours to reply to the winning email notification. If we don’t receive a reply within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen.

Shama Kabani is CEO of Dallas-based The Marketing Zen Group and author of the best-selling book, The Zen of Social Media Marketing.

If you’re not traveling with the family, you may still be vacationing with your spouse, friend or you might be traveling for work.  No matter what your travel arrangements may be, if you’re looking for a pink laptop bag or case that is good for traveling, we have it covered.

The Emily

Laptop bags and totes…

For your laptop we offer a big selection of pink laptop bags and cases.The Emily which comes in 4 pink color combos is a convenient bag for the traveler whose carrying a laptop, but who also needs room for some files, a book and some other daily essentials. The Allie is a vertical style pink laptop tote that has a padded laptop section and plenty of room for all your other travel documents, books, iPod and more.  Is a tote more your style? Then take a look at our big selection of pink laptop totes.

Checkpoint-Friendly laptop bags…

Funchico v2.0

Wanna breeze through the security lines at the airport? Then a pink checkpoint friendly laptop bag is the way to go.  The popular vintage style Funchico v2.0 with it’s unique clam-shell design makes airport screening  easy and convenient. The sturdy and stylish ScanFast Element is another super convenient checkpoint friendly laptop bag that lets you leave your laptop in the bag.  Want elegance and stylish leather with the functionality of a bag that goes through security with ease? Then check out the Oak Grove pink leather checkpoint friendly laptop bag.

The Glen Ellyn

Rolling laptop bags…

If you’re looking for a pink rolling laptop bag then check out the Glen Ellyn, Willowbrook and La Grange. These three bags offer a rolling base for easy and convenient travel through the airport, hotels and convention centers. When you get to your destination you can detach the bag from the base and use them as a normal laptop bag.

The Express in pink dots

Laptop backpacks…

If a backpack is more your style, then check out our big selection of pink laptop backpacks. The Express in pink dots, 17″ cherry hummingbird and Cool laptop backpack are for your fun side, while the Paris laptop backpack is for your more conservative and sophisticated side.

The Zoey iPad bag

iPad and netbook bags…

If you’re traveling light this summer and just taking along the iPad, netbook or tablet, then check out our selection of pink iPad bags or pink netbook bags.

No matter what your travel plans may be, we have a pink laptop bag or case that will protect and go along great with your electronics.

The Monaco is normally priced at $99. As a featured bag of the week you can save an additional 10% off the current price.  To get your additional 10% Off use coupon code “FEATURED”. Order yours today! Expires 5/24/11

Larger selection, newly redesigned website and checkout and easier to find the perfect laptop bag you’ve been looking for! Rainebrooke now offers a huge selection of pink laptop bags for women including:

• Checkpoint-Friendly Bags
• Pink Ipad / EReader Cases
• Pink Laptop Backpacks
• Pink Laptop Briefcases
• Pink Laptop Cases
• Pink Laptop Messenger Bags
• Pink Laptop Sleeves
• Pink Laptop Totes
• Pink Leather Laptop Bags
• Pink Netbook Bags
• Pink Rolling Laptop Bags
• 17 inch Pink Laptop Bags and Cases”

We’re adding new pink bags all the time, so check back often and see what’s new!

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From the magazine (below)…

3. Business Sweet: Vintage design meets modern-day matters in a tweed laptop bag with pink metallic threads. Funchico Vintage Laptop Case. $99. Rainebrooke, rainebrooke.com

The improvements and design changes from v1 include new fabric inside and out, redesigned side handles, it’s almost 1 lb lighter and now comes with a removable shoulder strap.

We’re expecting the new v2.0 to be available in the next few weeks. If you would like to be notified when it’s available, send an email to customercare@rainebrooke.com.

Save up to 50% on select pink laptop bags and discontinued colors.

Start your New Year off right… get a new laptop bag today!

Free Shipping on all of Rainebrooke’s pink laptop bags and cases!

No minimum purchase required — no coupon needed!

Offer valid for shipments within US until 12/31/2010.

Shipping details here.

ZIP files.. Laptop bags for the stylish business traveler. There may be a boring PowerPoint presentation on your computer, but that doesn’t mean your laptop bag needs to be dull. Take this tweed, vintage-style beauty, for example. You might be surprised to learn that, like the bags on the next page, it has a padded laptop compartment and plenty of pockets for cords and other accessories.