It might be hard to imagine, but the geniuses behind Silicon Valley’s best tech actually have something in common with fashion’s most innovative designers — they’re all tapped into the kind of imagination that lets them dream big, and bring their visions to life with products the average consumer wants to own, ASAP (see: the iPhone, or Alexander Wang’s latest line). But, tech on fashion’s runways? Google Glass may have pulled it off, but, so far, they’re the exception to the rule. Luckily, we live in an age where wearable tech is finally living up to it’s name. These seven pieces wouldn’t look at all odd in your daily wardrobe (just don’t blame us if you instantly want them all!).

1. Ringly. Ringly’s 18K gold rings feature precious and semi-precious stones and were actually designed by a jewelry designer, so, rest assured, they look legit. But, each ring offers something more than bling. Through smartphone technology, they connect to an app on your phone to alert you to incoming messages, events, incoming calls and more. Plus, you can set different vibration patterns to tell notifications apart, so no more constant checking your phone (at least, until you know it’s important). At $145 a piece, they’re a total steal — from a tech and fashion perspective.

 2. Fitbit + Tory Burch. People have been sporting Jawbones and Fuelbands for years, but the latest fashion upgrade to that fit tech is definitely worth splurging on. Designer Tory Burch recently launched an accessories line exclusively for the Fitbit Flex tracker. There are your standard silicone bands, ($38), but also a hinged metal band ($195), and a pendant necklace ($175) — all built specifically to house the Fitbit Flex (which, in case you don’t already have one, is also available on the site for $99.95).

3. The Everpurse. Isn’t it the worst when you’re out somewhere, texting and snapping photos, and you look down to see your phone’s battery is nearing the red zone? The Everpurse nixes the need to worry about finding a wall socket — its line of clutches and wallets ($129 – $249) have built-in chargers, so as soon as you drop your phone in the charging pocket, it starts powering up. The best part? The charge lasts up to 48 hours, so you pretty much always have enough juice to get you to a real charger.

4. Pebble Steel. It seems like everyone’s working on a smart watch these days, but Pebble Steel actually made a product that looks less Inspector Gadget and more like an actual watch. They come in chic, brushed stainless steel and matte black, ship with metal and leather bands, and ring up at $249. They also feature scratch resistant Gorilla Glass, are waterproof, and hold a full charge for seven days (yes, that’s a whole week). What do they actually do? The watches sync with iOS and Android devices, so you can read texts and emails, manage music, play games, and get call alerts while you’re on the go.

5. Lechal Shoes. Life may be all about taking the road less traveled, but in this day and age of GPS and Google Maps, maybe you just want to know where you’re going and whether you’re headed in the right direction. Lechal shoes (or insoles) will get you there (for just $150). Built with haptic feedback technology (translation: vibrations), these kicks sync with your smart phone so that when you get to a forked road or intersection, they’ll vibrate to let you know which direction to go. Never get lost again!

 6. Rainbow Winters Clothing. Crazy, LED costumes are not just for Katy Perry anymore. Amy Winters, the designer behind Rainbow Winters, has been crafting interactive garments that respond to stimuli in the environment. The fabrics respond to motion or light, creating a multidimensional piece of clothing that pretty much guarantees you’d be the center of attention wherever you went.

7. Numetrex Sports Bra. There’s pretty much only one thing required of a sports bra, and that’s to keep you from not bouncing around during a workout. But, what if your sports bra did more? The adidas miCoach Seamless Sports Bra has a built-in pocket on the chest band for a transmitter that tracks your heart rate during your workout. The transmitter is sold separately, but this piece of workout completely eliminates the need for yet another gadget during exercise — a gym win.

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