From the West Coast to the West Wing, Kerry Washington Makes Over Our LA Office!

By InStyle Staff
Updated Sep 22, 2014 @ 6:25 am
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Three members of the InStyle Los Angeles team have been Scandalized! As part of her guest editor day at InStyle.com, Kerry Washington invited us to visit the set of Scandal and get an official Gladiator makeover from Washington, costume designer Lyn Paolo, and head of design at The Limited, Elliot Staples.  The new looks were all made up from pieces of The Limited Collection Inspired by Scandal, which is influenced by Olivia Pope’s killer signature style, complete with feminine coats, tailored trousers, and of course Pope’s favorite hue—white! “We wanted to be true to our Gladiators, encompassing every size and shape of a woman,” Lyn Paolo explained to InStyle. “We also wanted everything to mix and match so that you could buy six pieces, but really it could be 25 outfits.”

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Olivia Pope herself treated the LA Editorial Assistants to a style makeover with items from the collection. When we learned the day’s activities would take place in the most coveted closet in the Capitol--Washington’s own dressing room--we were thrilled. With the walls lined floor-to-ceiling with Pope’s famous wardrobe, it was easy to channel our inner Gladiators for the makeover.

"You guys look so good! It's even better in person," she said at the first reveal. "Seeing you in the clothes is more emotional than I imagined!" The structured jackets, belted dresses, and caped coats took our professional attire to another level. We felt strong and beautiful—a combination Washington hoped her line would inspire.

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Once dressed, we headed to Pope’s office for a photo shoot. "Welcome to Pope and Associates," Washington said upon our arrival. "Power poses first!" On set, she helped direct the shots and had a hand in perfecting the looks. From straightening necklaces to re-belting jackets, she made sure we looked as Pope as possible.

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The collection, ranging in price from $49 to $248, will be available exclusively at The Limited stores and TheLimited.com beginning September 23. Grab your favorite pieces before the season premiere of Scandal on September 25!

See the photos from the shoot in our gallery.

Want more of our Guest Editor Kerry Washington? Visit her InStyle.com page to see new stories and galleries of her best looks.

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Arriving to Set

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The InStyle LA Editorial Assistants were all smiles as they showed up to the set of ABC's Scandal, where the day's events took place.

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Sifting Through Racks of Clothes

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“This is Olivia’s closet," Washington said when the InStyle team arrived to her dressing room, which was filled with pieces from The Limited Collection Inspired by Scandal. "Isn’t it great?”

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Getting Styled by Head of Design at The Limited, Elliot Staples

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"Everything in The Limited Collection Inspired by Scandal can mix and match," the show's costume designer, Lyn Paolo said. "Anything could work together. You could buy six pieces, but fit could really be 25 outfits.”

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Kerry Washington Adding Accessories

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"These clothes would be so great at work," Washington exclaimed.

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Putting on the Gloves

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"Don't you love the gloves? They really complete the look," Washington said.

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Detailed Touches

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“We wanted to be true to our Gladiators, encompassing every size and shape of a woman,” Paolo explained.

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Lyn Paolo Working Her Styling Magic

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"We wanted a high standard of quality in the collection," Paolo said. "But we wanted to keep the price points as low as we could so it was accessible to as many people as possible."

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Trying Out the Pieces

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The structured jackets, belted dresses, and caped coats took the InStyle team's professional attire to another level.

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Completing the Olivia Pope Look

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Influenced by Olivia Pope’s killer signature style, The Limited Collection Inspired by Scandal is complete with feminine coats, tailored trousers, and of course Pope’s favorite hue, white!

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Loving the Collection

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"You guys look so good!," Washington stated at the first reveal. "It's even better in person."

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All Smiles at the Office

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"Welcome to Pope and Associates," Washington said as the InStyle team stepped onto the Scandal set.

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First Peek at the Complete Looks

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“Power poses first!” Washington stated as she helped direct the shoot.

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The Final Product

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“Seeing you in the clothes is more than I imagined!" Washington said.

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