"Scandal" fans can't wait to see Olivia Pope on the season 5 of the hit political thriller created by Shonda Rhimes. Over the years of starring in the series, Kerry Washington has earned acclaim not only for her superb acting, but also for the way she carries herself on the show.

Olivia Pope is portrayed in "Scandal" as a successful crisis management expert commissioned by bigwig clients to handle their legal and public relations problems. One of his regular clients is no less than the leader of the free world, President Fitzgerald Grant plated by Tony Goldwyn.

A lot of "Scandal" fans have been on the lookout for Olivia Pope's hair, makeup and wardrobe on every episode - many praise her looks as an epitome of grace and beauty under pressure. Speaking to British magazine "Stylist," Kerry Washington talked about her concept of beauty and how she takes care of herself.

"I try to feel beautiful all the time," Kerry Washington said when asked when was the last time she felt beautiful. "But if you're speaking of a moment then maybe yesterday, when I was rolling around in bed with my daughter [Isabelle] and husband [Nnamdi Asomugha].

"Beauty is [composed of] things that you take in visually or aurally, or that you experience, that make you feel good."

According to Belfast Telegraph, Kerry Washington also puts in effort into maintaining her appearance.

Olivia Pope's beauty secrets? Relaxing through and massages and by using various products.

"She has regular massages and cites being on a masseuse's table as her beauty sanctuary," the article wrote.

Though "Scandal" may be filled with political feuds, schemes and struggle for power, Kerry Washington leaves all the negative plots in front of the camera and concentrates on maintaining a positive outlook by giving people compliments to passing on pleasant feelings.

"Scandal" season 5 premieres in September.