Straight up

Lumo Lift, £79.99, from amazon.co.uk

To the untrained eye, this is a lovely little brooch that suits any outfit. However, underneath the magnetic clasp sits a comfortable, pebble-like device which, if it rests near your collarbone, will alert you when you're slouching , via a gentle vibration . Perfect for those who sit at a desk all day, it's simple to use and set up - just charge it, sit up straight and click the gadget to align, then press it again and it'll alert you when you start to slouch. At the moment you'll need an iPhone as it syncs with an iOS app (via Bluetooth) to give you feedback - an android version is apparently 'in the pipeline'.

In the bag

Stelle Audio Mini-clutch, from £129, stelleaudio.com

This clever mini-clutch makes the perfect accessory to any night out. Like a regular clutch, it has a small pocket for your accessories and also comes with a good sized mirror, however it goes one step further - it also acts as a wireless speaker and speakerphone. Simply turn your Bluetooth on or use the aux-in cable and you can play your favourite songs through it, or even take calls. The speaker gives a surprisingly good sound - though it's a bit unnerving when the clutch says 'hello' or 'goodbye' (when you turn it on or off). It's slightly on the heavy side, too, but not uncomfortably so and the gadget is available in three designs - while the Dazzling Diamond is most striking, the Metallic Purple is perhaps the most stylish.

Accept the charge

HALO 3000 mAh Ultra Slim Portable Charger with Mirror Finish & RFID Card Wallet, £24.50, qvcuk.com

When you're out and using your phone, the last thing you want to see is that your battery is down to one bar. That's where this comes in handy. The HALO 3000 is not only a compact mirror and pretty cardholder - it's a power charger too. Simply connect your electronic device using the USB cable supplied with your phone and start charging - leaving you free to continue your call/complete that vital online shopping. At home, charge up the HALO using a USB port on your computer so it's ready for your next phone emergency. It's available in a variety of designs and also includes RFID blocking technology so you'll be less likely to fall victim to electronic identity theft.

Watch out

Moto 360 Smart Watch, from £199, Motorola.co.uk/motomaker

When it comes to wearable technology, smart watches are the current trendy thing, yet quite a few still look clunky and sporty - except this Moto 360. While you can buy the watch 'as it is', you can also take the tech-filled watch and design the outside to your own specifications. Visit the Moto Maker site and you can choose from 11 watch faces, three case finishes and, perhaps most importantly for women, you can adjust the width of the strap, allowing you to create an elegant smart watch. In terms of the technology it's powered by Android Wear, responds to your voice so you can send texts on the go and comes with an activity tracker.

Let it shine

Misfit Shine, £79.99; Misfit Women's Bloom Necklace, £69.99, both Argos.co.uk

Activity trackers have, over the last few years, bridged the gap between sports GPS watches and exercise apps. Yet, if you're not so keen on the usual sports watchstrap, invest in the Misfit Shine and Bloom necklace accessory - the latter making the most of the 90s fashion revival. It takes less than five minutes to set up; you insert the battery into the small disc (the tracker), download the app (iOS or android) and sync the disc to your phone, t hen you just stick the tracker into the necklace and off you go - some attractive jewellery and an activity tracker in one. Given it also tracks your sleep we'd suggest transferring it to the magnetic clip/watch strap provided with the Shine when you go to bed.

Eye of the beholder

Archive Eyes Autographer Bag, £395, luluguinness.com

Highlighting just how entwined the fashion and tech industries are becoming, the Lulu Guinness Archive Eyes Autographer Bag is quite the masterpiece. To the outside eye - and we mean that literally given the design - this is a beautifully designed cross-body leather handbag. However, take a closer look and above the eye you'll see a small hole, behind that sits a 136 custom eye view camera lens. Yes, the bag comes equipped with its very own Autographer camera - complete with small GPS unit. Described as a 'bag for instagram-aholics' you don't need to point and shoot, the camera has five in-built sensors to tell the camera when a good photo opportunity has arrived and will take the picture itself.

App of the week

Honest can be downloaded for free on iOS. For more information, visit www.honestapp.it

Can't decide which of these gadgets to buy? Even when you have; can't decide which colour to get it in? Then you need Honest, a new app created to take the agony out of decisions. The makers say "it harnesses the power of collective intelligence - the knowledge, experience, and opinions of a global community - to give fresh, unbiased and most importantly, honest perspectives on any life questions, no matter how big or small". And they're right, it really can be any decision; from the aforementioned fashion dilemmas, to which sandwich you should have for lunch, to the slightly more life-changing, 'should I get married or not'. All you need to do is type your question into Honest, and wait for other users (from all over the world) to give their, well, honest advice. And it will be honest, because the whole app is done completely anonymously, allowing people to give - and receive - their truest opinions (don't worry, it's all monitored, so 'true' will never edge into 'troll'). Easy to use (you can either leave comments on people's questions, or simply swipe for yes or no); and making your life easier. What's not to love? You'll soon wonder how you managed without it. Honestly.

Top 10 bestselling apps

1. Minecraft - Pocket Edition by Mojang

2. The Chase by Barnstorm Games

3. Terraria by 505 Games

4. Five Nights at Freddy's 3 by Scott Cawthon

5. Tipping Point by Barnstorm Games

6. Bloons TD 5 by Ninja Kiwi

7. Plants vs. Zombies by PopCap Games

8. Weird Park 3: Final Show by Alawar Entertainment, Inc.

9. Stray Cat Simulator by Gluten Free Games

10. Five Nights at Freddy's by Scott Cawthon

Top 10 free apps

1. Crossy Road by Hispter Whale

2. VLC for Fire by VLC Mobile Team

3. Prime Instant Video by Amazon.com

4. Buttons and Candy Crush Saga by King

5. Candy Crush Saga by King

6. Cooking Fever by Nordcurrent Ltd

7. BBC iPlayer by Media Technologies Ltd

8. Spotify Music by Spotify

9. Facebook Messenger by Facebook

10. Subway Surfers by Kiloo

(Both charts courtesy of www.amazon.co.uk)