Not long ago, fashion accessories used to be just that: accessories. But oh, how the times have changed. We don’t just want a cute bracelet — we want a cute bracelet that can charge our phone or track our activity level. And regular earrings seem so basic when compared to stylish ones that also house softly scented perfume. Here, we’ve rounded up the best wearable tech and fashion accessories that solve common dilemmas — and look incredibly stylish, to boot.
6 Cute -- and Functional -- Fashion Accessories You Need Now
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6 Cute -- and Functional -- Fashion Accessories You Need Now #1
By Allie Flinn
Not long ago, fashion accessories used to be just that: accessories. But oh, how the times have changed. We don't just want a cute bracelet -- we want a cute bracelet that can charge our phone or track our activity level. And regular earrings seem so basic when compared to stylish ones that also contain softly scented perfume.
Here, we've rounded up the best wearable tech and fashion accessories that solve common dilemmas -- and look incredibly stylish, to boot.
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Mighty Purse, $89.99-$119
You'll never be stranded with a dead phone battery again, thanks to this purse. The purse has a battery built inside -- all you have to do is plug in your phone and it charges it. It comes in a variety of colors and styles that are small enough to stash in your regular purse, but large enough to use as a clutch for a night out. Bonus: It also can charge your tablet.
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Bittersweet Bracelet, $45-$85
This bracelet makes your habit of wearing a hair tie around your wrist so much more chic. The bracelet comes in a variety of colors (we're partial to the rose gold) and also ensures you have a hair tie on hand at all times.
Simply swap hair tie colors to change up your look.
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Lisa Hoffman Japanese Agarwood Earrings, $45
Not only are these earrings incredibly chic, they contain eco-friendly spheres of perfume that's charming, not overwhelming. This particular scent is cozy and warm -- a blend of spiced ginger and warm amber -- and both the earrings and scent are sure to garner tons of compliments.
Lisa Hoffman also has a variety of different scents and designs to choose from.
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Rebecca Minkoff Lightning Cable Bracelet, $58
How chic is this studded bracelet by Rebecca Minkoff? No one would ever guess that the metallic accent hides a USB connector, so you can effortlessly charge your phone or import files on the go. It looks amazing solo, or stacked with all your other bracelets.
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Dollup Case, $52
Makeup artist Nikki Hynek designed this gorgeous clutch to keep your makeup and brushes organized on the road and for a night out. It comes with a customizeable magnetic palette, loops for your makeup/brushes and a vanity mirror so don't have to stress about touch-ups or applying your makeup on the go.
We're partial to the black, because it goes with everything, but there are a variety of colors to choose from (including metallics!).
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Tory Burch for Fitbit Fret Double-Wrap Bracelet, $175
Let's face it: those rubber Fitbit bands are great when we're jogging or at the gym, but they aren't exactly the most stylish option when you go out dancing and want to get those steps in (hey, you can't let your friends get more steps than you!). That's where this stylish double-wrap bracelet comes in.
You simply pop your Fitbit Flex tracker into the metal case, and it continues to track your steps. Dance the night away in style -- without missing out on those crucial steps.
