Dana Buchman Jeweled-Neck Tweed Dress

Genuine (yes, genuine) jade, jasper, tiger’s eye, and coral embellish this very sweet Dana Buchman Jeweled-Neck Tweed Dress at the neckline.   The classic cut, princess seams, and tweed material will ensure this jumper dress is a timeless addition to any wardrobe.  Aside from the authentic jeweled embellishment (what’s not to love about that?), the inseam pockets are sheik details that are not to be missed.  Hurry and snag your Dana Buchman dress while it’s on SALE for $237 (marked down from $395).

Patricia Field limited edition collection for ASOS

With IMDb reporting the status of the Sex and the City movie as “filming,” I think it’s safe for fangirls to start sporting the horseshoe and nameplate necklaces made famous by Sarah Jessica Parker and Patricia Field. I like the Arena CPH golden Horseshoe Pendant Necklace on sale at Saks for $129.90 (was $237) and the Alex & Chloe “Blonde” and “Brunette” necklaces at UO (”Redhead” is available on the official Alex & Chloe site). Also check out Pat Field’s limited edition collection for ASOS for satin jumpsuits, House of Field totes, and the like.

United Bamboo Tuxedo Shorts Jumper

Jenny Lewis is wearing a cute tuxedo detail romper sort of outfit in the video for Rilo Kiley’s “Silver Lining.” I’ve no idea where to find it, but the babydoll Betsey Johnson Tuxedo Dress is a decent consolation purchase ($330), as is the United Bamboo Tuxedo Shorts Jumper (my favorite) on sale for $193 (was $483).

Jumpers vs. Rompers

Jumpers always make me think of my first day of kindergarten when my mom put me in a pink corduroy jumper with a white blouse underneath.  The jumper had straps- very similar to those on overalls, except the bottom was a skirt.  It also had pockets, and I loved it.  In the U.K., jumpers are what we would call sweaters.  Either way, it’s a cool word for various items of clothing.  Just make sure you don’t look like the 60-something woman who played the piano at my cousin’s high school graduation.

A romper, on the other hand, is more like a playsuit.  In short, this is a loose, light-fitting one-piece garment, similar to a jumper in that the top is attached to the bottom.  The main difference is that the bottoms are usually shorts and they may be gathered (like a fancier version of the onesie underclothes, which newborns may wear).  All in all, the romper is a fairly practical item as far as physical activity is concerned- unless you need to you the bathroom in which case you better hope you’re not in a hurry since you need to practically undress.  Rompers have had a recent comeback among the hipster elite and A-list celebs, but there’s no reason why six-months-from-now, people won’t be saying you look like an overgrown, skanky extra from Barney.

Nicole Jersey Playsuit

So the ASOS website is a British online store known for clothes that are “as seen on stars.”  Finally, the styles of everyone from Misha to Lindsay can be seen on you, which is only natural since most of us look at celebs to figure out what’s cool anyway.  When I found out that the ASOS company ships over here to the U.S., I was very excited.  I particularly like this Nicole Jersey Playsuit (please note, it is “in the style of Nicole Richie).  It’s hard to find cute little playsuits at affordable prices over here.  This one has it all- it’s cute, it’s cool and breezy, it’s trendy, and it’s perfect for lazy summer days.

Nicole Jersey Playsuit- $53.63