The scandal collection

As I was browsing The Limited for suits, I became enamored by this advertising photo of the collection inspired by the tv show "Scandal" with Kerry Washington. Ah, isn't this gorgeous?

Soft purple hues and the great cape idea

Wanting to relax in something lilac.

And I kind of like this youthful, yuletide caroler vibe below:

(from old scrapbook magazine clipping featuring a Burberry trench cape)