5 on Friday: Corkswoon Edition

It’s time for another edition of Five on Friday with A Liz AdventuresThe Good Life BlogHello Happiness and Carolina Charm.

THE GOOD LIFE BLOG

1. Celine Dion’s New Album – You Loved Me Back to Life 

The new album is here and it is awesome!! I can’t wait to jam out to Celine on a long drive I have this weekend. She has also announced more Las Vegas concert dates for the summer and I am looking forward to seeing her in concert again. I have seen Celine Dion three times live and she is amazing! Watching this video just makes me love her more, she is such a beautiful person.

2. Clinique Bonus at Nordstrom

Nordstrom’s Clinique bonus is still going through November 16th with a $30 purchase.

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With your bonus you get:

· Tracy Reese for Clinique Cosmetics Bag
· Moisture Surge CC Cream (0.5 oz.) in Your Choice of Very Light, Light Medium or Medium Deep
· Eyeshadow/Blush Palette in Starlight, Starbright and Fig
· Dual-Ended High Impact Mascara in Black (0.07 oz.) and Long Last Glosswear in Bonfire (0.17 oz.)
· Long Last Lipstick in All Heart (0.14 oz.)
· Repairwear Laser Focus Eye Cream (0.17 oz.)
· Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator (0.5 oz.)
· A Different Nail Enamel in Happy (0.17 oz.)

3. Clinique Eye for Colour

Von Maur is hosting a special Clinique event: Eye for Colour to learn about their new eyeshadows. You can make an appointment at your nearest Von Maur store through November 17th.

Just for attending you get a 10-day supply of Clinique’s Happy Perfume Spray mini and your choice of Repairwear Laser Focus Wrinkle Correcting Eye Cream mini or All About Eyes mini.

 

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4. Jimmy Choo Look for Less

Now, let’s pretend for a minute that my foot’s not broken and I’m not in a walking boot. The Jimmy Choo Leila shoes have been on my list for quite some time. They are pretty much the hottest shoes I have ever seen. Unfortunately, they are sold out. I have scoured eBay for them but they only have the brown ones. Fast forward to last night, when I was out at an event and saw a girl wearing them. Of course I went up to her and asked her if those were the Jimmy Choo shoes and where she found them. She told me that they weren’t Jimmy Choos and she got them on sale at DSW. I immediately went online to hunt these amazing look-a-likes down. They are the Caparros Dalton Sandal for $39.94. Just take a look – on the top we have the Jimmy Choos and on the bottom, the Caparros:

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5. Kate Middleton’s Stuart Weitzman Blue Suede Corkswoon Wedges

Big news! Zappos has just re-released Kate Middleton’s Stuart Weitzman blue suede Corkswoon wedges. You can read about them in my Kate Middleton style post here. Make sure to get them at Zappos while you can.

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The Good Wife “Hitting the Fan” Recap

This episode was the best hour of television I have seen in years. If you aren’t watching this show, now is the time to start. The build up to the moment Will (Josh Charles) discovers Alicia’s (Julianna Marguiles) betrayal was perfect and the moment did not disappoint. I was on the edge of my seat the entire episode loving every second.

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The most heartbreaking part of the whole episode was Will’s reaction. It seemed like he was heartbroken and sick all at the same time. He stayed impressively calm throughout everything though. WOW…amazing scenes. The musical score was also right on the money, it kept the intensity flowing throughout the entire episode. I don’t know if I can pick a favorite part of this episode, but I think Peter (Chris Noth) confronting Will on sleeping with Alicia may have been a high point. Again, WOW!

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Throughout the episode, Alicia was wearing the same Number 35 blazer with leather elbow patches featured in last week’s episode. I found a similar Mossimo blazer ($39.99):

zip upAlso, the sex scene between Peter and Alicia – where did that inner vixen come from? Seriously, who is this lady and what have they done with Alicia. In any case, I am looking forward to seeing this new side of her. She wears a leather blazer during the ChumHum meeting. I found a similar Calvin Klein blazer for $89.99:

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In the second ChumHum meeting, she wears a beautiful royal blue dress and blazer to win the business. I found a similar Anne Klein jacquard dress ($99) and blazer ($129):

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Then right at the end, we discover that Peter has changed his mind about asking Diane (Christine Baranski) to be the next nominee. Poor Diane, I felt really bad for her, although she didn’t have to tell Will that Alicia was leaving the firm.

What did you think of this week’s episode of The Good Wife? I cannot wait to see what happens next!

You can still watch the episode here.

For more The Good Wife recaps, click here.

White Collar “Out of the Frying Pan” Recap

This week on White Collar, Neal (Matt Bomer) gets a new handler, David Seigel (Warren Kole). This makes things especially interesting as he is still being blackmailed by the Dutchman. To finish off his payment for Peter’s (Tim DeKay) release, Neal has to destroy the evidence at FBI headquarters that is going to be used in the Dutchman’s trial.

The other catch, is that their case leads them to Mozzie (Willie Garson). Neal and Mozzie are able to evade the Feds because Seigel doesn’t know his connection to Neal yet. But this does him no good when Diana (Marsha Thomason) starts investigating and catches him in the act.

Diana ends up giving birth and Mozzie has to help her deliver the baby. Because of this, she ends up letting him off the hook.

At the hospital, Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen) wears mint jeans, a white blouse and a beige cardigan.

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I created this look for less with the Mavi Jeans ($39.99), Charter Club Top ($19.99) and Charter Club Cardigan ($24.99):

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What did you think about this week’s episode of White Collar?

If you missed it, you can still watch it here.

Scandal “Say Hello to My Little Friend” Recap

This week on Scandal, Olivia (Kerry Washington) faces some hard truths about her father. She tries to stay in denial by asking Jake (Scott Foley) to leave her apartment, but deep down she knows the truth.

Pope & Associates have a new client, a senator who can’t keep it in his pants, which has led him to a murder trial that the gang has to help him out of. Olivia wears a white double-breasted Armani jacket. I found a Kasper blazer ($119) that gives you a similar look:

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The team hits the ground running with a press conference outside of the senator’s trial. Olivia wears another one of her fabulous coats, a Ralph Lauren Black Label Coat. This Isaac Mizrahi Plaid Belted Trench (179.50) is similar:

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The plot thickens when more girls are uncovered in the senator’s case. In the meantime, Mellie (Bellamy Young) insults the new female presidential candidate and Huck (Guillermo Diaz) and Jake team up to take down command. It’s not going to be so easy to get the senator’s wife to forgive him if he is still being unfaithful. Olivia wears an Akris Wool Blend Jacquard Jacket ($3700). This Preston & York Savannah Plaid Jacket ($109) gives you a similar look for less:

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The senator’s wife goes into hiding and its up to Olivia to get her back. She convinces her that even though her husband is scum, he’s not a killer and gets her to come back and testify. Olivia wears a Donna Karan Belted Kimono Jacket ($2495). I found two options that you could use to recreate this – a Liz Claiborne Peplum Jacket ($39) or a Denim & Co. Knit Jacket ($33) with this Nine West Leather Belt ($19.99):

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UPDATE: I recently stumbled upon this Karma Ethel Jacket ($128) that I think is a perfect match for this look:

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Jake and Huck are trying to convince Olivia that there is more than meets the eye with Project Remington and that the president is somehow involved. She at least listens to what they have to say this time. Olivia wears an olive silk shell, beige cardigan and a Long Classic Pearl and Crystal Necklace ($139). I found a charmeuse shell from Anne Klein ($39.99) and a Culture Phit Cardigan ($13.50):

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To head into court, she throws on a white blazer and grabs her Prada bag. I found this Vince Camuto blazer ($150):

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I found a Micheal Kors Selma Satchel ($358) that is a great match for Olivia’s Prada Bag:

pradaNow for the surprise twist at the end – we discover that the senator’s wife was the one that really killed the young woman, not the senator. Cyrus (Jeff Perry) also found some dirt on Josephine Marcus (Lisa Kudrow) – that she had a baby and gave it up for adoption. Olivia is starting to break down with all of the lies between her father and the president. I really hope she ends up with Jake – he seems to genuinely care about her, which is more than I can say for the president who just seems to keep messing with her.

The episode ends with Fitz confronting Eli (Joe Morton) about Project Remington.

What did you think about this week’s episode of Scandal?

If you missed it, you can still watch it online here.

For more Scandal recaps click here.


The Crazy Ones “She’s So European” Recap

If you haven’t heard, The Crazy Ones got picked up for a full season! Hooray! Now we get more Sarah Michelle Gellar!

In this week’s episode, Sydney (Gellar) has a girl crush on the firm’s sexy European client Helena (Saffron Burrows). To impress her, Sydney wears a Saloni Marie Studded Dress ($450) and Heather Hawkins Rose Gold Dagger Earrings ($45.41). I found a similar Michael Kors Stud Dress ($89.99) to recreate the look:

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As they review her dating application Sydney learns way too much about her father’s sex life and it makes her uncomfortable. Helena tries to get her to loosen up and they go out for drinks later that evening, where Sydney finds out that Helena has taken Zach (James Wolk) as a lover. Sydney wears a black and white Parker beaded top ($199):

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The next day at work is a little uncomfortable for Sydney after learning a little too much about Zach’s personal life. They are competing too see who is closer with Helena which prompts Sydney to drop by Helen’s hotel room where she is in for a rude surprise. Sydney wears a BCBGMaxAzria Andie Printed Top ($110.60):

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Simon (Robin Williams) is also sleeping with Helena! This puts Sydney in an uncomfortable situation as she now has to break the news to Zach that he isn’t the only man in Helena’s life. She wears a Robert Rodriguez Printed Top ($165) and Kate Spade Drop Earrings ($48):

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This leads to a very awkward situation with Helena as everyone feels uncomfortable. They end up deciding to keep their personal lives out of the office and go back to a completely professional relationship with Helena in order to keep her as a client. Sydney wears a Ted Baker Evvie dress ($295), JCrew Jackie Cardigan ($65) and a beautiful collared necklace. To recreate this look, I chose an Isaac Mizrahi Peplum Dress ($118) and this Sparkling Crystal Peter Pan Collar Necklace ($15.99):

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What did you think about this week’s episode of The Crazy Ones?

If you missed this episode, you can still watch it online here.

For more The Crazy Ones Recaps, click here.


November Pinspired

I missed last month’s Pinspired on account of breaking my foot so I was really looking forward to this one. This is a fun challenge with Shay at MixandMatchMama, Sheaffer at Pinterest Told Me To and Mel at The Larson Lingo to recreate a look from Pinterest.

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I have two events to attend in November where I will need to dress up. Unfortunately, I probably won’t be able to wear heels for a long time on account of my broken foot, so I need to figure out how to get glammed up in flats. The first one is to Hour Magazine’s Best Dressed Party and the second is the PRSA Annual Dinner. Here are a few of my inspiration photos from Pinterest to get me started:

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I had a specific idea in mind for this look. I loved the purple color of this dress for the upcoming holiday season and think that this is a great dress for many different occasions. It is the Isaac Mizrahi Peplum Dress ($118):

peplumI wanted to pair this style dress with a peter pan collar style necklace. I found this statement necklace on Etsy for $15.99:

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I thought these Nine West flats ($49.99) matched the necklace and pulled together the look:

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For the second outfit, I just fell in love with this JS Collection dress ($258):

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I have been dying to get this Basilissa Pave Bracelet ($99) and think it would go perfectly with this dress:

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For the shoe, I think the Steve Madden Glitter Flat ($39.95) would work for this outfit:

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Do you have any other suggestions on what I could add to this look?

For more Pinspired looks, click here.


The Good Wife “Outside the Bubble” Recap

I love that Viola Walsh (Rita Wilson) is back this episode. I love her animosity with Diane (Christine Baranski). The episode starts from the paralegal’s point of view. Funny how the only person that even knows her name is Alicia (Julianna Margulies). Alicia wears an Escada Pleated Cutaway Jacket ($1795), also seen on Scandal. I found an even better look for less with the Elle Pleated Blazer from Kohl’s ($44.80):

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I also love that Elsbeth Tascioni (Carrie Preston) is back. Her interaction with David Lee (Zach Grenier) is hilarious. Diane and Kurt McVeigh (Gary Cole) are finally getting married. It is interesting to watch him interact with her friends, but even I thought that the whole political scene was a little overboard. Diane wears a red suede military jacket. I found a similar jacket from QVC ($86.90): red jacketI don’t know what sort of friends would grill your fiance about their politics…obviously not very good ones. They even come over to confront Diane after the fact, but Diane holds her own in a fantastic green dress. I found this similar Aiden Maddox Sequin Dress ($295): green dressDuring the deposition with the paralegal, Alicia wore a Double-Face Crepe Jacket from the Armani Collezioni Collection ($1295). This Tahari blazer ($69.99) is a great match: purple blazerThe paralegal’s lawsuit is getting out of hand, but as Diane has to come in for her deposition. This is where she starts to catch on to something odd with Alicia. It’s too bad, because the fourth years almost got away with leaving, but they stayed too late. I loved Viola’s leopard print jacket and found a similar one from Boston Proper ($129): leopardOne of the issues that comes up during the deposition is that Will (Josh Charles) was sleeping with underlings in his office. Nobody knew it was Alicia, but it brings up some questions and forces them to revisit their past. During their exchange, you can definitely see there are some lingering feelings there, but those will be gone as soon as Alicia tells him she’s leaving the firm. Alicia wears an Akris Punto Blazer ($1460) – this printed Grace Elements blazer ($59.99) is a great match: black and whiteDiane decides to meet Kurt’s friends, who turn out to be a bunch of women in their 20’s. It makes Diane uncomfortable and she questions getting married to him. She wore a sweater dress with a jeweled neckline. I found a similar Michael Kors dress ($160):

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Cary (Matt Czuchry) finds out that one of the fourth years has leaked an incriminating video to Viola. This puts them in a difficult situation because he got caught and will now get fired without his bonus. This guy was a jerk, I hope after what happens he won’t be coming to the new firm. Alicia wears a tie-neck blouse; I found a similar Nine West Blouse ($39.98):

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Diane meets with one of her clients who divulges that Alicia is heading up the new firm, confirming Diane’s suspicions. Diane wears a leopard sheath dress. I found three great options for this look, the first an Anne Klein sheath dress ($64.99), the second another Anne Klein dress ($59.40) and the third is a Jones New York dress ($59):
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All of this sleuthing doesn’t get in the way of her wedding as she meets up with Kurt to get married at the Justice of the Peace. On her wedding day, Diane goes simple with a long-sleeved black sheath dress and a beautiful firefly brooch. This Diane von Furstenberg Messon dress is a steal at $135 and this firefly brooch is still available on eBay ($24.99):

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Alicia bumps into Diane at the end of the episode and Diane doesn’t say a word to her. Alicia brushes it off, but Diane is deciding whether or not to tell Will about Alicia’s betrayal. Alicia wears a grey zip-up blazer in this scene. I found a similar Mossimo blazer ($39.99):

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What did you think of this week’s episode of The Good Wife? Next week is the episode where Will finds out about Alicia, how do you think he will react?

You can still watch the episode here.

For more The Good Wife recaps, click here.

Life on Crutches: Step One Get a Stylish Backpack

We are nearing the end of my journey with crutches and a broken foot. I got great news at the doctor last week and was able to stop using my crutches and put weight on my foot again. I still have to wear the walking boot, but it has made such a difference being able to get around on my own! I can’t wait until I can actually wear a normal shoe.

Since my journey is coming to an end, I thought I would impart some advice to the next person that might need to use crutches. Aside from getting flats (see my previous post here) and getting crutch pads (see my previous post here) you need to get a stylish backpack. When you try to go to work, out with friends, out to eat, you need a way to carry your laptop or phone and other personal belongings. I tried to carry my purse around, but it really threw off my balance with the crutches, so my husband let me borrow his backpack to carry my stuff around. Let me tell you it was a lifesaver! There is no way I could have done it without that backpack.

If I wouldn’t have spent all of my money on flats, the next thing I would have purchased is a stylish backpack…and who knows, I still might need one to lug my laptop around from home, to work, to school. Here are my top stylish backpack choices for life on crutches:

Adidas Climacool 2 Backpack ($46)

I carried my husband’s Adidas backpack around and really loved it, but I would need to get a girlier version. This would be great for traveling or hiking.

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Prada Backpack ($795)

I have wanted a Prada Backpack ever since Larisa Oleynik wore hers in 10 Things I Hate About You. It is stylish and gorgeous! It also comes in black, blue and red.

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I love the color of this backpack!

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Coach Signature Backpack ($278)

I love all things Coach and this is just sleek and sophisticated.

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Michael Kors Jetset Backpack ($328)

I can’t decide which color I like best, maybe white for summer.

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Let me know if you have any other suggestions for the list.

White Collar “At What Price” Recap

I have to admit that one of the reasons I love watching White Collar is for Tiffani Thiessen. Her character Elizabeth Burke is so likeable. For one, her name is Elizabeth (and I love that they call her Elle sometimes – I never thought of that for a nickname), she has a great job as an event planner and she has a classy but fashionable wardrobe that I love. Why should Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) have all the fun?

I thought I would save one more TV spot for White Collar and cover Elizabeth’s wardrobe this season. In the first scene she answers the age-old question of what to wear when you visit your husband in prison? Elizabeth wears a black dress with gold piping. I found three very similar options, the first a Rebecca Taylor sheath dress ($385), the second a Calvin Klein zigzag dress ($86.99) that also comes in a plus size, and the third a Calvin Klein dress with zipper detail ($59.99): gold dress

Neal is finally able to free Peter (Tim DeKay), but to do it he is now under the thumb of the Dutchman who is blackmailing him. This will definitely come back to bite him and he should probably come clean to Peter sooner rather than later. This will only end badly. Elizabeth and Peter have a touching reunion once he gets out of court and is finally free to go home. She wears a black skirt and blazer with a white blouse, black crocodile pumps and a red and black bag.

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You can get this look with Nine West’s Charly pumps ($58.99), INC blouse ($72.50), Giani Bernini leather tote ($117.99), Kenneth Cole Drape Front Blazer ($39.99), and the New Directions pencil skirt ($24.99):

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Peter’s instincts are on point; at the end of the episode he confides in Elizabeth that he thinks there is more to the story. He caught on that Neal’s tracker doesn’t seem to be working and although he can’t prove it, he does swap it out for a brand new one. It will be interesting to see how Neal’s new handler will deal with him now that Peter is getting promoted.

Elizabeth wears an orange button up blouse and a beige cardigan. I found an orange button-down crepe blouse from Charlotte Russe ($22.99) and a long-sleeve sweater at Macy’s ($39.99):

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Just when you think Neal is keeping his nose clean, he gets pulled back in!

What did you think of the Season 5 premiere of White Collar?

If you missed the premiere, you can still watch it here.

Scandal “Mrs. Smith Goes to Washington” Recap

Olivia (Kerry Washington) is still reeling from Jake Ballard (Scott Foley) showing up on her doorstep, but that doesn’t stop her from taking a new client meeting in a fabulous coat. Olivia walks in the office wearing Donna Karan’s sold out double face cashmere coat. This Zara wraparound coat ($239) or this Ralph Lauren Plush Drape Front Coat ($295) are similar:

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The team starts to realize that their new client isn’t everything she seems to be. Olivia wears a Giorgio Armani violet grey suit, Josie Natori shell, Gucci grey suede shoes, Ippolita necklace ($695)and a Movado Concerto watch ($2395) (IDs courtesy of Good Morning America).

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For a full look for less you can try this Marled Twill Jacket from The Limited ($128) 9 & Co. Charmeuse top ($19.99), Kelsi Dagger Lizzy shoes ($29.99), black onyx necklace ($95) and the Coach Tristen watch ($278):

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 Olivia follows their new client and gets stuck in a hostage situation. The woman is in the midst of a government cover up as she is trying to find out the truth about her son. He was a hero, but because of other deep cover agents, she will never be able to learn the truth about what happened to him.

Olivia and team spend the day trying to find the truth for her as she holds Olivia hostage, but when Olivia finally gets Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) on the phone, he tells her she can’t tell the woman the truth to protect other agents. The woman simply cannot accept this and ends up becoming a terrorist herself.

This episode was hard to watch. There weren’t any winners in this situation, not to mention the fact that Huck (Guillermo Diaz) gets pressured by Olivia’s father to kill again.

At the end of the day, Olivia realizes that she didn’t get Jake back for free and that her father will always own Jake and Huck and can get to them at any time.

What did you think about this week’s episode of Scandal?

If you missed it, you can still watch it online here.

For more Scandal recaps click here.


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