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“Hamletta” Goodwin Games Recap

June 14, 2013 by DetroitDuchess Leave a Comment

Just when I had pretty much given up on this show, they surprised me with this episode. There was a lot more substance and I really liked Chloe and Henry’s character development.

This week’s episode opens with some family bonding over breakfast with a mystery breakfast shake, an emu and an over-the-phone appendectomy. Just a regular morning in the Goodwin household.

Chloe’s yellow lace tank top and cupcake pajama pants are no longer in stock, but you can achieve a similar look with these PJ Salvage Cupcake Pajamas ($34.95) or in blue ($68) and this Kensie Sugar Rush Ruffle Tank ($32):

Chloe’s Cupcake Pajamas

I am glad they decided to start off the episode with a challenge from dear old dad. I think this format works best for the show and it seems to challenge the characters. April informs us there is a surprise if the siblings can solve a riddle and we find out that Chloe is the “smart one” even though Henry went to Harvard…twice.

This leads them to Putnam College where they discover that Chloe has been registered as a student. You see, Chloe never went to college even though she was a math whiz and her dad always wanted her to follow in his footsteps.

The Helmut Lang Cropped Back Jacket is out of stock, but this Draped Suede & Leather Jacket from Hinge ($248) gives you the same look for a lot less:

Cropped Jacket

Chloe’s Helmut Lang Open Knit Asymmetrical Sweater is sold out, but there is a similar Helmut Lang Pullover at Nordstrom for $200.98. If that is out of your price range you can try this one at Ann Taylor for ($49.99):

Helmut Lang Sweater

You can get her yellow tank top ($58) at Piperlime:

Yellow Tank

Her adorable yellow and gray heels are sold out from Aldo, but I found these amazing look alikes at Target for $29.99!

Target Presta Heels

Chloe’s Marcie Leather Satchel bag is $1895 at Saks, but you might try the Coach Legacy Leather Medium Candace Carryall for $398 for a similar look for less:

Chloe’s Leather Bag

We then learn some disturbing background about why Chloe became an actress. She seems to be in a bit of denial about her acting basing everything on the approval of her creepy high school drama teacher, Mr. Quilty.

Henry is trying to plan a wedding over the phone with his fiance, Kate who is also running for Congress. This seems like no small feat, except that Henry knows what he wants and it is not Stargazer lilies.

Chloe desperately tries to convince everyone that acting makes her happy – even detailing an elaborate equation where Chloe + Acting = Happy.

Poor Henry is still trying to get in touch with Kate and then he finds out that her assistant has been texting with him for a week! It will be interesting to see if Kate ever makes it into an episode, since we only have three more to go.

After Chloe finishes her equation, Henry finally dubs her the smart one and she finally realizes that she should go back to school.

Jimmy didn’t have too much of a storyline this week, other than to be Chloe’s cheerleader and get rid of an emu. We did learn that he has read 48 books on Buddhism.

On Chloe’s first day of school she ends up running into an old friend, Ivan, who had a crush on her back in the day. Chloe doesn’t recognize him, but does take some time to admire his bicep. They engage in a little flirting and this promises to develop into something more.

I love the bow on Chloe’s argyle vest! I had a very hard time finding an argyle sweater vest in yellow, but this one might do the trick. Golf4Her ($80.50):

Sweater Vest

The same goes for her Corduroy Blazer (not too many of those in June). There is a Jones New York Blazer on sale for $79 that would work:

Jones New York Blazer

Chloe’s Prada Sports Moccasins ($396) would be so cute for Fall, but I might end up going with these Born Loafers for $79.97 to save some cash:

Prada Moccasins

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Filed Under: Fashion, Goodwin Games, TV Tagged With: Chloe, Goodwin Games, Helmut Lang, yellow

“Small Town” Goodwin Games Recap

June 4, 2013 by DetroitDuchess Leave a Comment

We begin this week’s episode with the Goodwin siblings acclimating to living together and dealing with life in a small town.

We learn that mystery man Elijah is living the dream with two brand new sports cars, Jimmy (TJ Miller) has a secret project, Henry (Scott Foley) is a workaholic and Chloe (Becki Newton) doesn’t really fit in at yoga class, which in Granby looks more like an 80’s Jane Fonda workout.

Chloe spends most of the episode trying to figure out what her siblings are up to. She catches Jimmy exchanging money with a shady looking fellow. She tries to confront him, but he gives her the slip and steals their mother’s watch.

Chloe shows up at Henry’s work to convince his boss to give him some time off. Come to find out that his boss gave him a month’s paid vacation which he didn’t take. Poor Henry is trying to avoid dealing with his father’s death with work and scotch.

Chloe is too busy worrying about everyone else and gets kicked out of her apartment in Los Angeles and loses all of her stuff.

Jimmy’s secret project turns out to be their father’s train set which is also a re-creation of Granby. They bond over Jimmy’s project and realize they’re home.

I wasn’t very impressed with this episode, I’m mostly watching it for the fashion at this point. I was disappointed that they didn’t get any challenges from their father this week. If there are only four episodes left, the writers really need to keep the story moving.

Here are some of the fashion highlights from the closet of Chloe Goodwin:

Chloe’s abstract animal print blouse is from Rachel Zoe and is sold out here. Neiman Marcus has a different cut blouse in the same print on sale for $64.50 here:

Rachel Zoe Blouse

(Source: Pop Detour)

Chloe’s yellow snakeskin blouse from Equipment is sold out:

Equipment Snakeskin Blouse

But I found a snake print blouse from Jones New York (on clearance for $55.63) that would be a great substitute for this blouse or the Rachel Zoe blouse:

Jones Snake Print Blouse

I LOVED her Helmut Lang Belted Blazer ($725):

Helmut Lang Blazer

(Source: Pop Detour)

But it is out of my price range, so I thought this Crepe Slouchy Jacket from Victoria’s Secret ($72.99) could work just as well:

Crepe Slouchy Jacket

Chloe carries a Proenza Schouler chain wallet in sunshine ($785):

Proenza Schouler Wallet

Rebecca Minkoff makes a great look for less for only $195 with her Mini Mac Clutch:

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mac

Chloe’s yoga outfit consists of the Lululemon Throw Me Over Hoodie in aquamarine ($69):

Lululemon Throw Me Over Hoodie

Remember that Chloe’s signature color is yellow, so this sold out yellow Ella Moss “Kasia” Crochet Pullover ($198) fits with her character:

Ella Moss Kasia Sweater

You can find a similar one at Asos for ($59.40)

Asos Crochet Slouch Sweater

No yellow in this scene, but a fabulous Helmut Lang Slub Twill Blazer ($460) and J Brand Wax Coated Jeans from Piperlime (on sale for $85.97):

(Source: Possessionista)

Macy’s has a similar blazer from Nine West ($89.98):

Nine West Cropped Tuxedo Blazer

For Chloe’s ringer tee, I couldn’t find the exact replica of grey, but this Hurley Solid Perfect Raglan ($27) is similar and looks just as comfy. For a close match to her sweatpants check out these Monrow Vintage Fleece Sweatpants in Neon Citron ($90):

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Filed Under: Fashion, Goodwin Games, TV Tagged With: Asos, Becki Newton, Chloe Goodwin, Goodwin Games, Helmut Lang, Nine West, Proena Schouler, Rachel Zoe, Rebecca Minkoff, Scott Foley, TJ Miller

“Welcome Home, Goodwins” Recap

May 30, 2013 by DetroitDuchess Leave a Comment

As we open on Episode 2, Chloe (Becki Newton), Henry (Scott Foley) and Jimmy (TJ Miller) have just found out that they have to move home to the small town of Granby.

Welcome Home Goodwins

Jimmy sums up the entire series premise in a little monologue ending with “these things happen.” This is totally normal of course.

We also found out that the siblings aren’t allowed to tell anyone about why they’ve moved home and the money they are trying to win.

The Goodwins have a meeting with April (Melissa Tang), the family lawyer, to review the next tape in their father’s complicated games. He sets the stage by telling them that they have been out of each other’s lives for way to long and that they need to take care of each other.

Each of the siblings has their own unique problems that get resolved as the episode proceeds.

Chloe

Chloe learns that all of the friends she thought she had in high school secretly hated her. So she tries to throw a “Chloe Goodwin rager” for the town, but nobody shows up. We find out that Chloe used to be best friends with April, but became a mean girl and tortured her throughout high school.

Henry

Henry is playing the ex game by competing with Lucinda (Kat Foster) about who has the better fiance/boyfriend since their breakup. I loved Henry’s line “Everything’s a competition” which is usually the dirty secret nobody admits to when dealing with an ex. The dynamic between Henry and Lucinda is promising. I’m not sure what kind of minister or high priestess she is, but her sarcasm is great.

Jimmy

Jimmy owes a lot of money to a Frankie Steamroller and decides that the only way to get it is by stealing from a local business. Unfortunately, his old best friend, Keith, turns out to be the local cop investigating the case.

In the end, the siblings get each other out of trouble, Henry and Chloe offering good advice to each other, Jimmy getting people to show up to Chloe’s party, and Henry and Chloe returning Jimmy’s stolen goods to get the cops off of his trail.

One of the sweetest moments was when Chloe put cream cheese and mustard in her hair in an attempt to make amends with April. That was a genuine moment and actually gave me some hope for this show.

I also liked that Elijah showed up again at the end with the random clue. I suspect this will be a recurring theme in the show.

Overall, I’m still not sold on this show yet. Scott Foley redeems the show with his quick one-liners, but Chloe is just annoying. I am hoping that she will transform throughout the episodes.

On a side note, if you are interested in Chloe’s floral blouse it is the Signature Floral Symphony Blouse from Equipment for $218.

Chloe’s blouse

(Source: Possessionista)

Unfortunately, it is sold out, but here is a similar DKNYC Floral Print Blouse for less. It’s on clearance for $40.03. I think I even like this one better than the original blouse.