It’s always nice to have a piece of mid sized luggage to bring with you on a quick overnight trip, or a long weekend. A change of clothes, some shampoo, deoderant, a toothbrush and maybe an extra pair of shoes. Purses are too small and who wants to lug around a massive suitcase on wheels.

Check out these adorable glorified duffles and consider looking a little more stylish for your weekend getaway.

Large Horse Duffle - $50
Army Sleeping Bag Duffle - $98
Black Mesh Duffle - $17.99

Scales are in but as always here on swankyveg.com, cruelty is not. Check out these faux croc bags and let your wilder side come out and play. And do it without worrying about angry crocodiles plotting against you in your sleep.

Executive Decision - $99
See Ya Later Alligator - $69
Dr. Dr. Give Me the News - $69

Finding shoes that work for a formal occasion can be a frustrating experience. You either can’t find the right color, or the shoes are too clunky, or - fill in personal gripe here. Chinese Laundry not only has a large selection of vegan shoes, but they advertise them as vegan on their website! That is a rarity.

They offer many of their shoes in a few colors, so if you like the style, but not the color, go and check out what other options they have. And while you’re at it, shoot them an email thanking them for their veg options. Positive reinforcement will lead to more designs and perhaps other companies following suit.

Jet Set (Available in other colors) - $49
Dilano (Available in other colors) - $69
Veda - $79

Bazil Essentials makes anyone not taking a bath wonder what on earth they are doing out of the tub. Recover from a long day with headache relief bath oil, or get revved up with some energizing bath salts and then smell divine with lemon grass body butter.

After you’ve pampered yourself, give something back by purchasing trees to restore the rain forest in Central America. You’ll know you’ve earned that bath.

Energizing Blend Bath Salts - $12
Headache Relief Bath Oil - $10
Lemongrass Organic Shea Body Butter - $9.50
Plant 125 Trees - $26

Loomstate is a sustainable clothing line made with 100% organic cotton, grown free of pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizer. And happily for us, they also make clothes with a great cut. Higher wasted pants are making a good run for the spotlight but low rise cuts just seem to push them back down. Pun intended. Check out some of these designs by Loomstate and dress yourself in pure comfort.

Tutor Skirt - $129
Organic Poplin Pant - $159
Maiden Jeans - $179
Chinos - $159

These bags from Vegetarianshoesandbags.com are great for nearly any day occasion. Good for work, good for going out to lunch or running to the store. With one of these in your collection you have a handbag that’s professional and stylish. Plus a few styles have been inspired by Prada, so you can strut down 5th Ave without feeling purse envy.

Vegan Crescent Satchel - $34.90
Prada Inspired Green - $42.50
Prada Inspired Red - $42.50

Levies not too long ago released an eco line which means organic cotton comfortable jeans. Sadly it’s a small selection of styles but all the same, it’s not to be ignored. The nice thing about Levies is you can find them in lots of different locations so you can try them on before making the dreaded internet purchase.

Eco Wide Leg Trouser - $78
Eco Low Skinny Jeans - $68
Eco Mid Rise Boot 553 Jeans - $68

Everyone needs a plain black heel to match with their closet staple- the little black dress. These three fabulous pairs allow you to go out dressed up and showing some calf. Or, do what every fashion model and celebrity knows- match a showy pair of heels with some sleek fitting jeans for a very sexy combination. Don’t be shy.

(Note: the first pair of heels with the clear side are a great inexpensive version of a pair of Stella McCartney heels that were popular a few seasons ago)

Patent Clear-Sided Pump - $34.50
Classic Pump with Strap - $36.50
Classic Patent Pump - $36.50

1154 Lill Studio has a huge selection of fabric bags (some with silk so read the descriptions). But even if you like the design of a purse that’s made with silk, you can get it made with a different fabric. You pick the design and then decide on the fabric. They even offer purse making parties where you can make your own with a group of friends.

1151 Lill Studio has a ton of different designs so check out their website and see if the fabric purse you’ve been dreaming of is there for you. Check out these three designs. They have a nice vintage fee and make nice fall purses.

Bridget - $110
Jeanne -$96
Grace - $78

Ever feel like you have to settle for one or the other? It’s vegan but it might have come from a sweat shop. Or it’s sweat shop free but not organic. Or it’s vegan, sweat shop free, organic, but then sadly…it’s ugly.

Wildlifeworks.com offers a bunch of cute tees that are all of the above. Not only are they organic cotton and fair trade, but they also donate a portion of the profits to conservationist projects. Who ever said we can’t have everything…

Zebra Inspired Mini Dress - $58
Lion Portrait Boatneck Tee - On sale for $39.99
Leopard Print Africa Boatneck Tee - On sale for $39.99