Pretty in Pink

Blouse: Ann Taylor / Jeans: LOFT / Heels: INC (Similar) / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Aviator / Earrings: Givenchy / Watch: Movado Bold

This pink pindot flute blouse from Ann Taylor has been on major repeat lately. I wore this look last week to lunch with my hubby in the city and received alot of compliments on it! The thing I love about this blouse is that it is so lightweight and the blush color goes with just about everything! This top comes in two colors pink and black - but the pink is just beautiful and so feminine!

Links à la Mode, October 27

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!

• Attire Club:6 Tricks for Impeccably Polished Leather Shoes
• Chiconomical: How to Wear a Hex Tie: Workwear Chic
• Cover Mum:Statement Jumper
• Fancier’s World: Why Striped Sweater is a Fall Essential?
• Fashionopolis: Can Plus Size Be Aspirational?
• Five Foot Nothing Shopping: Styling a Shift Dress for Fall
• Goldwill Digger:5 Thrifting Mistakes You’re Making at Goodwill
• Green Acres Meets Paris: The Look of Leather & Lace
• Happy. Pretty. Sweet.: How to Support Other Bloggers
• Have Clothes, Will Travel: My Top 10 Favorite Things I did in Japan
• I’m a Norbyah: Style Minute: Dressing up? No occasion necessary!
• Living After Midnite: Pumpkin Jack-o-Lantern Nails
• Love Bella Vida: 7 Iconic Dresses
• My Golden Beauty:How to Wear a Poncho
• O Struck:Matte : Another find from a MAC lipstick subtle collection
• Outfit Zest: DIY Candy Corn Ombré Tights
• Pudding Monster: How To Look Cool in A Turtle Neck / How to Style Turtleneck Top
• Sweet Tea Salvage:Halloween Costume: Lydia Deetz
• Trendee Toad: Just Buy the Darn Shoes!
• Vanity and Me: Nadia Minkoff – Luxury Handbags

Cold Shoulder Blouse

Blouse: Zara / Jeans: LOFT / Handbag: Saint Laurent
Sunglasses: Ray-Ban Aviator / Heels: INC / Lip Stain: Kat Von De

Cold shoulder tops have got to be another one of my favorite trends that are happening right now. Cold shoulder tops are a good medium between completely baring your shoulders and keeping them covered all the way up for the winter. The other thing I love about this trend is that it dresses up even the most basic jeans - throw a pair of fabulous heels and a bag on and you are ready for a night on the town!

I linked a few other cute off the shoulder tops below. What do you think of this trend?

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!