The Latest Tech Wearables Are The Arm Candy To Wish For This Christmas.
The Latest Tech Wearables Are The Arm Candy To Wish For This Christmas.
SONY SMARTBAND 2 WITH INDIGO & PINK STRAPS
($198 for device with black or white strap; prices for additional straps unavailable) Besides tracking steps, sleep quality and heart rate, this allows you to monitor stress levels and social communication activity, too.
SPEEDO SHINE BY MISFIT
(US$79.99, www.misfit.com) The first fitness wearable designed for swimmers, this logs swim metrics as well as cross-training activities like running and yoga.
Cocurata wool knitted top, $368 and Sretsis satin skirt, $349, from Lula Rock.
SAMSUNG GEAR S2 ($448) & SAMSUNG GEAR S2 CLASSIC ($548) Both have smartwatch features and health-tracking functions. Plus, they’re dust-resistant and waterproof for tough outdoor workouts.
Sequinned top, $79.90, from H&M. Metal ring, price unavailable, from What Women Want.
TWIST ($309), JAWBONE UP2 ORCHID CIRCLE WITH LIGHTWEIGHT THIN STRAPS ($199), JAWBONE UP2 VIOLET CIRCLE WITH CLASSIC FLAT STRAP ($199), JAWBONE UP3 SILVER CROSS ($309), JAWBONE UP3 RUBY CROSS ($309, Challenger) Aside from striking new colours for both models, the UP2 sports a trendier design while the UP3 tracks heart activity and REM sleep.
Dion Lee lycra top, price unavailable, from Inhabit – The Other Store.
PEBBLE TIME
($329, Challenger) With the longest battery life, compared to other smartwatches, and a whopping 8,000 compatible apps for effortless user customisation, this is super user-friendly. Yesah polyester blend bralet, $79, with neoprene shorts, $149, and Lionelow polyester blend top, $135, from Superspace.
TORY BURCH FOR FITBIT FRET DOUBLEWRAP BRACELETS IN FRENCH GRAY/SILVER & BARK/AGED GOLD ($310 each, Tory Burch) & FITBIT CHARGE HR ($218, Challenger) Both the Charge HR and Surge have optical heart rate sensors to monitor exercise progress and resting heart rate. Also new: Leather straps by Tory Burch for Fitbit Flex.
Cotton knit top, $56.90, and metal chain necklace, $173, from Topshop. Leather skirt, $335, from What Women Want.
TORY BURCH FOR FITBIT FRET DOUBLE-WRAP BRACELET IN LIGHT OAK/ROSE GOLD ($310, Tory Burch) & FITBIT SURGE ($368, Challenger)
STRIIV FUSION LITE ($99, Axtro Sports) This has all the basic smartwatch and fitness tracker functions in one fuss-free package.
Yesah neoprene jacket, $299, polyester blend fishnet leotard (worn under it), price unavailable, from Superspace. Rose gold ring, price unavailable, from What Women Want.
APPLE WATCH SPORT 42MM ROSE GOLD ALUMINIUM CASE WITH STONE SPORT BAND ($598, Epicentre) Sportier with a lighter frame and sweatproof bands, this also stands out with its comprehensive health and fitness logging functions.
Sisqa metal ring, $138, from Quintessential.
