Eco-Designer Spotlight: Econscious Market & Cherry Berry Handbags

Eco-friendly and socially responsible clothing and accessories do not have to be boring. Thanks to Econscious Market, you can easily find gorgeous items that are not only eco-friendly but you can donate 10% of your purchase to a non-profit organization using their nifty "Choose Your Charity" drop-down menu. So while perusing their site, I totally fell for these amazing vegan handbags. These bags are super sleek and super chic. You know that you have to have one. If you need to get your hands on an eco-friendly designer handbag or any fabulous eco-friendly clothing item, Econscious Market will surely have something you will love.

Fab Eco-Fashion Find: Pop The Top @ M Henn Designs

This eco-fabulous find is a wallet that is carefully constructed from 144 recycled (and cleaned!) soda tabs, woven together with a combination of satin finish and grosgrain ribbon. Très chic. You can get yours at M Henn Designs for $20.00.

Local Designer Spotlight: The Ecofabulous Uptown Redesigns

Uptown Redesigns is the brainchild of Sandy Philpott. Founded in 2009, Uptown Redesigns reflects her style and practicality, but also demonstrates her resourceful practices that limit waste and reduce unnecessary consumption and stress on our environment. All of Uptown Redesign’s bags are made of previously used leather coats, jeans, and other materials. These items are brought into the studio, cleaned, conditioned, and then redesigned into beautiful and unique products. Ecofabulous, right? I totally love the idea of recycling leather into something as amazing as these bags. Here are my favorites. See her entire collection of eco-friendly bags here.

Etsy Fashion Find: Zelaya

Eco-friendly design shop Zelaya specializes in working with natural and biodegradable fabrics. Here are the results of this work, handbags to die for. I love every one. I could not pick a favorite. Can you? See their entire collection of handbags and clothing here.