Gasp! Quinn returns to Gideon’s apartment to find him gasping for breath and clinging to life.  Shaken, she naturally calls Olivia-not the police- for help.  Over at the White House, Billy is shaking too.  He was ruthless before but now he’s a murderer and he’s trying to come up with a plan.  In the Oval office, Cyrus is holding another scolding session with President Grant about last week’s late night visit to Olivia’s house.

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Last week’s episode picked up with the President standing in Olivia’s living room. The attraction between them is magnetic. Rewind to two years ago to see how it all began.  The president was a governor on the campaign trail.  Sally Langston, was kicking his butt in the polls.  Olivia stands, wearing a buttoned up jacket, denim, boots and a hair barrette, to tell him that the reason he’s losing is because the public thinks things are “icy” with his wife. … (Read More)

The one thing that I missed while in Costa Rica, was that I couldn’t get my Scandal fix. When you’re in the middle of the jungle, some things just have to wait.  So while I was M.I.A. in Costa Rica, Amanda Tanner was M.I.A. in D.C.   Olivia Pope was trying to find out who, what, where with Amanda, and her associates Harrison and Quinn are looking for the “why” behind a plane crash, that included a well known senator as a passenger. … (Read More)

I touched down yesterday in what I expect to be my most exotic travel experience yet: Costa Rica! This was one of the most daunting packing experiences I’ve ever had. as I was prepping and packing i came across this darling find-a Louis Viutton beach towel.  for $1,690.  

I’ve got enough to worry about with traveler’s checks, cash, passport and getting my hair products through customs.  The last thing I need is the stress of keeping up with a towel that cost more than some mortgages. It made packing the simpler things so much easier and my luggage made it in at under 50 pounds. Stay tuned!

A knock in the middle of the night, a bottle of Cereza, a pregnancy test, and an army. That’s how Enemy Of The State, last night’s episode of Scandal, kicked off.  Who wouldn’t need a glass of wine in the middle of the night when you’re representing the woman who was having an affair with the same married man you were having an affair with?  But there’s no time for glass number two.  It’s off to the office to meet with a dictator whose wife and daughter have been kidnapped.  Impeccably dressed and fluent in Spanish, Olivia takes the case.

She visits former mentor Cyrus’ home to discuss the indiscretions of the president. “Did he take precautions?”  Cyrus asks, ‘Did he take them with you.’ Then he warns her, “We’re not friends anymore. Don’t come here again.”  Now that the welcome mat has been officially rolled up for Olivia, she meets with Amanda  who has officially come undone.  She turns down an offer of $10 million with, “I’m not going away…I want him to burn for this.”  Olivia needs a minute and so do I. … (Read More)

The plot thickens and the critics circle. In this week’s episode of Scandal, Hell Hath No Fury, the scandal du jour involves a spoiled 27-year-old on trial for rape. He’s the son of one of Olivia’s friends, a judge.   He’s so concerned about these charges that he sleeps late and wakes up with jokes.  Back at the white house, the President is having trouble getting shut-eye.  Convinced that Starbucks wasn’t going to get him through the day, the First Lady forces a sleep-in.

Meanwhile, Golden Boy has never actually said he’s innocent of these rape charges. Instead, he wants to increase the dollar amount of the offer, since the first one was rejected. He makes the mistake of saying “they always take the money in the end.” This isn’t his first turn as “the accused.” While Olivia and her associates work on that, there are new developments in the ongoing scandal. … (Read More)

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If you missed Scandal last night, here’s the recap.  This week Olivia Pope and associates are representing Washington D.C.’s finest madame.  In fact, only Quinn, the eager and impressionable new-hire, is the only one unaware of who this woman is.  In true-to-life fashion, she’s been exposed by one of her girls and is now on the hook, not for justice but for the list that holds the names of her clients.  Not wanting to jeopardize her dual role of devoted grandma, she’s holding out and looking to Pope to keep her only ace.  Just when we were convinced that Olivia only goes after the bad guys. … (Read More)

My quest for a skin brightener has halted.  At least for the moment anyway.  I mentioned before that I had found some products that showed promise (yes, results). However, I soon discovered the power of a natural ingredient-lemons!  Yes, it turns out that if you add a little lemon juice to your facial cleanser, you will notice a much brighter complexion.  It’s like waking up your skin.  And we could all use a little pick me up here and there.

Over time, your skin can get that dull look.  That definitely means you need to exfoliate.  Still, you might notice that your skin, may just not look alert, bright.  Most cosmetic counters have a skin brightening cream to wake up your complexion.   But before you invest that, try lemon juice.  Hello!  It works.  I tried it initially with a little baking soda. Just one squeeze of lemon, cleansed and rinsed.  Not only did it feel invigorating but I noticed a difference immediately.

Now here’s the rub: lemon juice delivers all over brightness.  So if you have hyper pigmentation issues, you would have to spot treat.

It doesn’t smooth your skin or change texture.  So if you have resurfacing issues, you’ll still need another  product.

The great thing about this is that a lemon cost all of $0.99.  Some have experienced a slight sting (I didn’t), so just see what your results are.

The thing is, it is a natural product and like other products that you put on your skin, it’s going to keep working.  So I would suggest that you be diligent about using sun screen and try it just a few times a week.

Have you integrated natural ingredients into your skin care routine?  Let me know.