For years I was a pack rat. Because I didn't like to carry a wallet, my pants pockets were like magnets for random crap -- old receipts, cards, change, whatever. I never understood how women in skirts and dresses were able to manage. If you don't want to lug around a purse, where do you keep all you stuff?

The new iPod miniskirt may be the answer (kind of). It's nothing revolutionary, just a pair of biker shorts underneath the skirt -- but the cool part is, that the shorts have a hidden pocket, designed especially for your iPod, cell phone, or whatever else you can fit in there.

Otherwise, it's a pretty boring skirt. But if you're into the straightforward look, and want access to your tunes without carrying your MP3 player, there's an entire range of iPod-friendly women's apparel that you might want to check out.

The clothing may not be fashion-forward, but It's certainly novel, and great for when you want to be hands-free.