How to Wear a Poncho

Poncho: Uniqlo / Blouse: Zara (Similar) / Jeans: LOFT / Booties: Nine West (Similar)
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Aviator / Watch: Movado

The temperature dropped on Saturday and it's surely feeling like fall here in Philadelphia! One of my favorite cold weather staples is a warm and fashionable poncho. Ponchos are so comfortable, perfect for layering and you can dress them either up or down!  Wearing a poncho can seem intimidating but honestly have fun with it! Here are a few rules I swear by:

Statement Piece
1. Use your poncho as a statement piece. I like to pair neutral colors with my poncho so that the poncho becomes the focus of an outfit.

Layering
2. Ponchos are great for layering. I usually choose garments underneath that are form fitting so that the poncho doesn't make the outfit look frumpy. I usually pair my ponchos with a long sleeve shirt, skinny jeans, and booties.

Have Fun With It
3. Don't be afraid to have fun with it! Pair your poncho with skinny jeans, leggings, shorts, skirts, dresses - anything goes!

Peplum Bell Sleeve Blouse

Bell Sleeve Blouse: Ro & De / Skinny Ankle Jeans: Banana Republic / Handbag: Saint Laurent Shoes: Nine West (Similar) / Watch: Movado / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Aviator

One on trend item for the fall season which I am LOVING are bell sleeve tops. This trend is so much fun and it's a 70s trend which is having a major fashion comeback! The thing I love about bell sleeve tops are that they are so much fun, unexpected, and perfect for making a statement.  I paired my bell sleeve top with skinny jeans and booties for a night out! 

Links à la Mode, October 6

On a weekly basis, the Independent Fashion Bloggers do a round-up of their 20 blog picks known as Links à la Mode. My Golden Beauty was selected on this weeks list along with 19 other awesome bloggers. Check them out below!

• A Blonde’s Moment: Rainy Daze
• Cat Eyes & Skinny Jeans: What’s in my Ipsy September 2016 Glam Bag!
• Concreteislandista: The Fashion Minded Pop Up Shop
• Elements of Ellis: Grid Print Top
• Fashion Footprint: Blacky Black
• Finite1: How to Mix and Match Fall Colors: Jewel Tone Colors
• Jazmin Racquel: Suede Mini Skirt for Fall
• Lady Diana’s Pearls: Cozy Plaid Scarf
• Living After Midnite: Makeup Monday: Metallic Berry Fall Makeup
• Middle of Somewhere: The Weekly Style Edit Link Up: Fringe
• Milk White Moon: Denim and Pink
• Modavracha: The Circle Bag Trend
• Musings of a Shopaholic Mama: Fall Floral: How to Wear 3 Ways
• My Golden Beauty: The Perfect Peplum Blouse for Fall
• One Awesome Momma: From Work to Weekend
• Petite Silver Vixen: How to Wear Black and White without Looking Boring
• Style with Nihan: Radical Stripes
• The Chic Machine: Product Review: Glossier’s Super Serums
• The Classy Junk: 7 Easy to Thrift Pieces to Enhance Your Autumn Wardrobe
• Wish and Wear: Best Supporting Acts

The Perfect Peplum Blouse for Fall

I'm happy to say that fall is finally here in Philadelphia! The temperature finally dropped from high 80s to low 70s and I love that the weather is crisp and cool now. I am soo ready to wear my favorite cozy sweaters, wear boots and booties, scarves, drink hot chocolate, go pumpkin picking - just to name a few of my favorite things! To add to my fall clothing collection I picked up a few cute blouses from LOFT the other day. I would say that this peplum number has got to be one of favorites this season in this gorgeous burgundy color!

Peplum Blouse: LOFT / Jeans: LOFT / Watch: Movado
Heels: Levity (similar here) / Handbag: Saint Laurent / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban

Off The Shoulder Top

Off the shoulder top: Zara / Jeans: LOFT / Heels: INC International
Handbag: Saint Laurent / Watch: Movado / Sunglasses: Ray-Ban / Earrings: Nordstrom

One item that is trending crazy right now are off the shoulder tops! I have to say I do like this trend and that I hope it's here to stay for a while. I wore this outfit last Saturday for date night with the hubby to Mission Taqueria in downtown Philadelphia. The restaurant is so cute, and I love how they decorated - plus their frozen margaritas are to die for!  On a sidenote, I linked other off the shoulder tops below. What do you think about this trend?