loafers & cashmere

Pairing something boyish with something feminine may not sound right, but oddly enough it works perfectly. This soft cashmere sweater looks extra girly with an eye-catching statement necklace, while the boyfriend jeans, loafers, and messenger bag give the outfit a masculine/relaxed feel.

This outfit includes Chloe sweater, J Brand Jeans, Sam Edelman loafers, Marc by Marc Jacobs messenger bag, 

and Juicy Couture necklace (similar here)

XO, Rachel

giveaway: winner

The Winner for our giveaway is:

Mercedeh M.

We will be contacting you shortly via twitter!

Thanks for everyone who entered, and keep an eye out for a giveaway next month!

XO, your Style Love Affair girls

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Shorts for the fall

Photographed by Kendal Beecher

As the leaves slowly start to fall and we find ourselves pulling out our cold weather wardrobes, I find myself still trying to incorporate pieces from the warm weather. These black tweed shorts are the perfect example. Their warm and fuzzy texture is what makes them work for fall, and if my legs get too cold I can simply pair them with sheer black tights.

I am wearing TJ Maxx shorts (similar here), Forever 21 blouse (similar here), Forever 21 heels (similar here), H&M sunglasses (similar here), Forever 21 bracelets (similar here)

XO, Rachel

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giveaway: bunny case

(left image via Victoria Törnegren)

We're so excited to be giving away this charcoal gray iPhone 4/4s case (pictured right) to our readers!   Successful fashion bloggers like Man Repeller and swedish blogger Victoria Törnegren have adorned their iphones with this adorable case.  The removable fluffy tail can be used to prop up the phone.

The rules are similar to our previous entry:

1. You must log in with either your email address/facebook into the widget.
2. Follow the directions on the widget to gain entries daily.  For example, you will be asked to comment on our blog through the widget in order for entries to be granted.
3. Check back every day to gain more entries! Giveaway ends November 15, 2012 at 12:01am EST.

Good Luck!

XO, your Style Love Affair girls

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lucite

Photographed by Kendal Beecher

Lucite. Lucite. Lucite.  Strippers and bedroom negligee come to mind, but when done right, lucite can look tasteful; elegant, even.  Seen pervasively on the spring/summer 2013 runways from Valentino studded pointed toe pumps to evening clutches by Stella McCartney & Charlotte Olympia, lucite has continuously proved itself to remain a stylish element.  My take on lucite involves a thigh high slit and my trustworthy leather jacket.

I am wearing a Forever 21 leather jacket (similar), American Apparel cropped top, TJ Maxx scarf, Tobi skirt (similar), Jeffrey Campbell heels (in blue suede, black, or white), Free People & Etsy bracelets

XO, In