Call it a scandal, but Kerry Washington has again stolen our Look of the Week yet again. Check out some of the behind the scenes footage from her latest covershoot HERE.

We can't get enough of this Hollywood 'it' girl. As if her summer cover for Vanity Fair wasn't hot enough, Washington heats things up again for Essence Magazine before heading back to the White House for the highly anticipated Season 3 premier of her hit TV show, Scandal.

Kerry lights up the pages of Essence until their golden. The 36-year old graces the magazine's October issue in a stunning gold gown by Rafael Cennamo Couture. In the dress, Washington is the picture of haute perfection, getting her vogue on in a confident pose. With one hand on her hip and the other to her face, we notice the actress is also rocking a fabulous manicure with golden tips. A gold French manicure! Kerry has now found a whole new set of fans among nail junkies everywhere.

We can happily pry our eyes away from the fashion, as Olivia Pope's alternate ego doesn't disappoint on the hair and makeup front either. Her hair is clearly loving the fan blowing moment created on set, as wispy bangs and shoulder length tresses grace her cheeks and her shiny gown. Equally flawless, Kerry's skin is perfect, accented with a light pink pout, dark eyeliner, mascara and pristine brows.

No wonder People Magazine voted this girl World's Best Dressed Woman. But then again, a glam squad that includes renowned stylist, June Ambrose, would likely garner such praise. Despite the notoriety and over 8 million fans who tune in weekly to watch Kerry do her thang on her hit ABC show, the star is taking it all in stylish stride.

A true fashionista, Kerry identifies the difference between herself and her iconic political character based purely on labels. Check out her garmet breakdown taken from her Essence interview:

On Olivia Pope: "She has three modes," Kerry said. "Work Olivia, Black-Tie Gala Olivia and At Home Olivia. And her designers are Armani, Escada, Dior, Max Mara, Prada, Salvatore Ferragamo, Gucci."

And when it comes to Kerry, the star says of herself, "My fashion is more eclectic. There's Going to Work Kerry, which is gym clothes and Nike kicks. That's the Bronx girl," she explained. "There's also Red Carpet Kerry and Out to Dinner With Friends Kerry. I tend to be a little more MiH jeans, Derek Lam and Jason Wu." Gotta love a girl who knows her designers.

Kerry is hot, hot, hot! Hit show, new husband, and fierce fashion!

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