Fashion-forward fitness trackers 'about to explode'

While fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of wearable fitness trackers, manufacturers are hoping to change your mind by creating 24/7 lifestyle devices that look good with, say, a three-piece suit or little black dress.

Mark Wilson at FastCompany writes that with new modular devices coming soon -- sensors with interchangeable shells to diversify your look -- "the fashionable fitness tracking trend is about to explode."

One such device is the BodyMedia Core 2 Armband, which looks more like a glitzy bracelet than a geeky health sensor. While no details are available on price, the Core 2 Armband is scheduled for an August launch.

BodyMedia also announced that it will release easy-change faceplates, straps and cuffs so wearers can personalize their Core 2 "to match their mood, clothing, activity, or general style," according to a press release.

Other fashion-forward trackers include UP and Misfit Wearables' new Shine, which can be worn as a sleek bracelet, while Withings and FitBit have designed new modules that can fit inside interchangeable cases for versatility, according to FastCompany.