Eco-trend: hip bags

Throw those retro fanny packs away! They've been out of style for awhile, but there are times when you rather just carry your lip gloss and cell phone in your pockets instead of wearing a heavy handbag. 

Ruby Zaar, an eco-friendly designer, has created a line of hip bags perfect for the girl-on-the-go who doesn't need the whole purse package. 

The eco-leather bags undergo the natural tanning process, and the hides come from an organic farm. If eco-leather doesn't work, there's still a vegan bag. The company guarantees fair trade and fair wages and proceeds for the artisans, farmers, and tanners in Thailand. 

Army Double Sahara, $220, rubyzaar.com