Let the Water Hold Me Down - Part 1 of 1 - Walking Nightmare

OK, we get it. It's always a dark and stormy night in Rosewood and A is always lurking somewhere in the shadows. But this week A seemed to be even more present than normal. From planting murky lake water in Hanna's bag to flooding the girls bathroom to putting worms in their Chinese food containers, A really brought the dramz this week. At least we found out that our adorbs little Lucas hasn't turned into one of A's minions (or at least not for this week). Spencer was in her element sluething around Jenna's old school for the blind where she was able to snatch some cruicial evidence. Aria successfully made Ezra jealous by going on a date with Holden (who by the sound of it we will be seeing a lot more of). Maya returned to Rosewood only to confuse Emily with her revealing admission. And Hanna almost went off the deep-end after the pressure of finding Lucas, fighting with Caleb, and dealing with A got to be too much.

I honestly think if it weren't for Spencer, these girls would never make it through life. Not only does she solve all their problems and tell them exactly what to do, she's the only one who can get out of bed in the morning looking sensible on a consistent basis. I was in swoon heaven this week with Spencer's outfit below. 

This plaid button down with form fitting grey vest makes Spencer look so sophisticated yet not too much so that she looks like a middle aged librarian. It's no secret that sweater vests are always a big no-no, especially here at YKYLF, but there is no denying that Spencer has exemplified how to perfectly pull off this look.

To top off this already amazing outfit, Spencer donned this beautiful piece of outerwear and cross-body bag. Together with her familiar pair of jeggings, Spencer has done momma proud.

I think the brown elbow patches are my favorite part of this jacket. A little manly maybe, but the snug fit and cinched waist gives this cross between a riding jacket and old man sports coat a more feminine touch.

Spencer, I would like to ask how you even allow yourself to stand next to the pile of trash that is on Aria. I mean come on girl! Your kick butt wardrobe should not even be allowed in the same time zone as the road kill Aria is attempting to pull off as clothing. But before I go all off on Aria, can we take a moment to look at the back of Spencer's sweater vest? Girls gone and taken sweater vest to a whole new level! It looks like it actually laces up in the back making this one sweet wool corset!

OK, so really, what animal did Aria have to skin in order to make the ugliest vest I have ever seen in my entire life. Not even Artie's ooglay vests can hold a match to this one (wait, did I really just say that?!). Whatever animal it was, it sure looks like it put up a good fight, taking out half of her pants along the way. There really is just nothing I can say except WHAT. THE. EFFF!!!! I get it, Aria's edgy. Aria's got that punk-rock thing down better than anyone. Aria doesn't give a damn what others think about her. But this? This has gone too far girlfriend. So please do us all a favor and return the vest to the side of the road where it belongs and throw those pants in the trash.

Just look at the difference. Spencer looks so awesomely preppy and normal and Aria looks like she could be working the corner!

And this BAG! I'm just SCREAMING over here. The poor, poor fashion gods. Though I will give her props because that bag most certainly matches the rest of her outfit.

Honestly, when I first saw Aria in this outfit I thought she cut her hair. Then I thought she looked like a little lion [wo]man. Then I finally realized she had it pulled into a messy side bun. The sad part of all this is that without the unnecessary beret and the inexcusable maroon vest and the over-the-top-chain-necklace-that-has-to-weigh-more-than-Kim-Kardashian's-inappropriately-ginormous-engagement-ring, I would have absolutely loved her hair.

 

Oh thank goodness for Holden. For reals yo. If that's all it takes to make Aria dress like this then I'll allow her to go out on as many dates with him as she wants (even if they're fake dates). I can't stress how much I loved this dress. I was about ready to give up on Aria after her earlier monstrosity, and then I saw this and I was smitten. She looked so adorbs, and so her age I was giddy. The dress flatters her slim body so well, AND to top it off, she accessorizes with the perfect purse. I'm so happy I can actually call it a purse and not a bag for once. I love the style and the distressed material.

Topped with this blazer and these fierce shoes, Aria done good. She done real good.

Emily actually surprised me this week. I can't say that I was jumping for joy over her wardrobe, but it was a huge improvement over her normal t-shirt and jeans look. With Maya (unfortunately) back in town, Emily decided to show off some skin on their date night. At quick glance I'm totes digging this look, but upon further inspection I so am not. Emily's pretty tall and the boots are just too short, they make her legs look kind of awkward. 

And I thought we've addressed the leather jacket issue countless times before. Apparently she did not get the message. It does not make every outfit better. It looks plastic for goodness sake!

See? No jacket, muuuuch better. This blue really looks awesome on Em and I love the cut and beading around the neckline. But I would have liked this a lot better if it were tighter--I guess we have to take what we can get...

Em seems to be addicted to baggy shirts and this one makes her look super frumpy, not to mention a little preggers.  And the black boots on the black jeans? N.O. This outfit could have been cute if the hemline of the shirt was either a v or straight, wasn't as baggy, and if she paired the black jeans with a cute pair of round toed pumps.

Wait sorry what month are we in? Did I miss Halloween?!! OMFG no, Hanna and Mona dressed like that on purpose?! I just can't... What the... How... Who let... What is... They thought... I can't even finish my thoughts I'm so flabbergasted that these two could have possibly looked in the mirror and thought their ensembles were appropriate to wear in public. Don't they have mothers? Eyes? Each other?! There are so many different patterns, so many different materials...

The white lacy tank Hanna is wearing looks so trashy and what is with all these diagonal cut shirts? Mona, you have me shaking my head because although my first reaction is to barf, something about you is just so cute I want to pick you up and put you in my pocket.

I mean COME ON! You live in Philly and it's 2012! You are not going to a hoedown and you are not in How the West Was Won! Why are you wearing SO MUCH FRINGE!!! And not only is the shoelace necklace hideous, it is so white it's blinding. UGH I just want to grab all that fringe and rip. It. Off!

But check out this manicure. How awesome does it look? I'm having a mani-orgasm over Hanna's red and leopard nails!

"She's NOT giving up the crown!" Mona won me over for life with this line. Maybe my favorite PLL line to date! I did actually feel a little bad for Mona this week, she seemed so vulnerable, so unlike herself. And while I may not approve of her choice in outfit, I am absolutely loving her tiny side braid and low messy bun. Not to mention her fabulous oversized tear-drop beaded earrings. 

Ahh and we have a mini Ezra in the making. No wonder why Aria didn't protest too much about going on a date with him. Yes, he looks like he just stepped out of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, but he's a cutie pie and he gets extra points for giving Aria gummy bears.

I honestly thought that Lucas was going to tell them how in love he is with Hanna. I mean it's clearly obvious to everyone but Caleb and Hanna. Nothing really to write home about here, typical Caleb and Lucas. I'm just happy to see that Hanna changed into this cute tank and black sweater and out of that fringe-infested-lace-vomited-all-over thing she called an outfit.

Poor Mr. Fitz. His breakup with Aria sure isn't doing anything to help his wardrobe. At least that's a positive for Aria; no other girls will be interested in getting their hands on Ezra.

I know our guys are really boring so lets end on a happy note. I love Aria's black sequined tank paired with black pants and her lace up boots. And Spencer looks so comfy in this tight hooded sweatshirt and leggings. I won't talk about Em's awful light denim wash button down so I don't ruin this nice moment. Oops guess I did.

 

The girls seem to be getting closer and closer to finding out who A is with each passing second, I just hope they're watching their backs...

A Hot Piece of 'A' - Part 1 of 1 - Fashionistas and Aria

I recently realized why I love Pretty Little Liars. It's got all the drama you expect from a teen soap, but it's SCAR. My heart pounds whenever the PLLs are in danger... so, pretty much once an episode.

After Mommy and Daddy find out about EzRia, Ms. Montgomery finds herself grounded. The girls almost catch A's Little Helper, but they end up with just A's phone, in which they find a photo of the four PLL dolls propped up in the attics of Spencer’s lake house. WAY creepy. Hanna decides to throw a surprise party at said lake house for Caleb’s birthday, but naturally everything goes wrong – Emily finds out that Lucas is A's helper, Hanna gets on a boat with Lucas to light fireworks on the pier, and that’s when Lucas decides to try to attack her. The boat flips (and that's where I'm pretty sure I stopped breathing) and Hanna swims back to shore to a scared audience and Lucas is nowhere to be found. Did he swim away? Is he dead? Did A take him and cut him into pieces? I need answers, people! And a defibrillator.

And she wonders why dad doesn’t want her to wear that to school. I don’t see how a zipper dress with boots and a see-through shirt would ever be acceptable to go…anywhere, actually. Is this her form of rebellion? And I’m sorry, but what is this necklace? Mommy’s last minute Halloween costume?

Come on now Aria, you can do better than that!

Toby is practically angelic in this white shirt...with just a bit of devil red beneath. You know, to remind Spence of old days.

Spencer’s discreet taste in jewelry should be a big, waving flag to Aria (take example from your best friend!) and her makeup is not overdone. Well played Spencer!

As we can see, the “I have to stay away from Toby” thing is not working so well for Spencer… and let’s keep it that way! Aren’t they too cute? (Ps: where can I buy that watch?!)

More smooching, this time with Hanna, her handsome boyfriend, and the ugliest bag on earth. Bonus points for the matching shoes and leather jacket, though, and a golden star for the messy bun. But that bag? It needs to see the wrong end of a match.

Aw Lucas is such a cute little nerd! Even though I’m destined to hate him after this episode's events, he looks casual and trendy with the forest green track jacket and graphic tee.

Also adorable is Emily. Though I’m not in love with the colors in this plaid shirt, her smile makes her ugly outfit go away.

And for once she's NOT in a t-shirt! I repeat, not in a t-shirt. 

This is not Aria’s best week. And the producers thought so too… which is why this is the extent of what we see of this fattening pumpkin-colored shirt that she wore for exactly half a scene.

Hanna is having a better week, at least in the accessories department – chunky metal necklace, studded leather bracelet, and dangling earrings.

I don’t hate her reptile dress either. Yes, that is a compliment.

Ezra's girlfriend's parents despise him and he might be faced with criminal charges. Don't you just hate days like that? At least he maintains the dapper factor. He's timeless, even. If not for the Star Wars toys on his desk, this could be a scene from any modern decade.

I never liked layering until now, and I credit Spencer's cute little sweater and striped shirt for showing me the way. I can’t say I give snaps for the back of the shirt, but the maroon knee-highs with the beige skirt give her a preppy schoolgirl look that I heartily approve of. You can't hear me, but I'm politely clapping over here.

Emily not only got Hanna's great accessories memo, but has also discovered that she looks radiant in this melon/salmon color. And again - not a t-shirt!

Aria, I feel compelled to give you some advice. When grounded for dating a much older man, methinks you should lay low for a while, and not insist on wearing things that show off your macaron and boobs. Case in point: crochet dresses.

Hey girls, what's up? Me? Oh, I'm just posing for a Ralph Lauren ad...

Looking a little stressed, Lucas? Props on the varsity jacket, we hadn’t seen one in a while! Forgive me, sometimes I forget these kids are in high school.

I had to point out that even through fog, forest air, and murky lake water, Hanna’s hair stays shiny and bouncy… what shampoo does she use?

Our only hope in seeing hot, half naked boys rested in Noel. Eh, not that exciting, but for now I’ll be content with this.

Through Many Dangers, Toils, and Snares - Part 1 of 1 - To 'B' or Not to 'B'FF

Episode Synopsis:  1 is the loneliest number that A ever did see.  Looks like the Liars are more than just pretty hair and a great wardrobe; they're skilled in the art of deception as well.  Their fake rift with Em lured A right into their trap, though as always, their plot was foiled.  But unfortunately, that wasn't the only thing that went awry in Rosewood this week.  Aria and Ezra finally came clean to Aria's family, causing Mike to throw the lamest of punches this side of the Mississippi.  Emily attempted to rejoin the swim team after getting a clean bill of health, only to be denied due to her recent run in with the law.  Poor Toby, even with how badly Spencer's been treating him, is still following her around like a little (albeit cute) puppy dog.  And after an unsuccessful encounter with A, the girls discovered an important piece of evidence that may end up saving their petite arses after all.

Welcome back to Rosewood everyone!  I, for one, sure did miss A's creepy texts and Spencer's spectacular preppy-chic wardrobe during the long and unwanted hiatus.  But what I didn't miss was that feeling of loss and emptiness because all my questions once again went unanswered.  Though one thing's certain, the girls are definitely wearing A down. 

Pretty in...orange?  Hanna put it perfectly when she said she looked like a "demented creamsicle" in this lovely orange get-up.  Thankfully these outfits were somewhat helpful, as the super believable throw down between Em and Spence caught A's eye.

Why yes, A, I would love to meet up in the middle of the night in a creepy rundown greenhouse with no one around but my fellow 16 year-old best friends.  What a great idea, who cares if no one can hear me scream, or find me when you've knocked me out and I'm lying unconscious in the middle of the woods. 

I was pretty impressed with Aria's wardrobe this episode.  This striped green dress was my fav.  I absolutely love the way it fits her, I love the empire waist, and I love that she paired it with a huge orange bag (especially since green and orange are my favorite colors!).   

Well I'm on this "loving-on-Aria streak", I also love that Aria and Mike are spending some quality time together, brother/sister bonding and all that jazz.

But what I don't love, are these huge gold medal fasteners and studs all over her jacket.  Don't get me wrong it's definitely Aria's style, but the dress was so cute and feminine and then she had to go and pair it with this harsh jacket.  Although, I will give her points for matching her jacket to the bottom of her orange bag.

But seriously, I mean, just look!  There's just too many, it takes away from the rest of the outfit.  Especially since she wore this super gaudy, gold necklace of...lips.  Though it does draw attention to her upper region, which is most likely what she was aiming for since she knew she'd run into a certain someone.  Come on, even I knew she was going to run into Ezra as soon as I saw her and Mike on the street!

And then, whoa!  Lady Gaga called and she wants her shoes back! Those are some serious ass-kickers!

And the love continues! I was a really big fan of this outfit.  The light grey jeans are the perfect match to the sheer knit top with zig-zag pattern; and Aria has such a great bod that she can totes pull them off. 

Take note: she did a much, much, better job with her jewelry here.  This extra long, cranberry colored necklace is a great accent to the delicate gold chain and pendant. 

You can get a better look at the detailing and color of her top in this picture.  It almost looks like the material is velour, but don't be too alarmed, I think it's just the light reflecting off the color and pattern. 

Moving onto her footwear choice, I'm not gonna lie, I actually don't hate these Quinn-esque boots.  And why is that you ask?  Why do I absolutely hate Quinn's ugly pair of boots that she insists on wearing with every dress she owns?  Well, when you see Aria's, you can tell why. 

Aria's boots are more feminine and don't look like they were pulled from her ex-construction worker boyfriend's garbage pile.  The cute little heel and tight fit really make these YKYLF approved!

Now that I think about it, I really did miss Hanna's girly, trendy, slightly quirky wardrobe too. And while the bottom half of Hanna's dress is adorable, there's something about the way the top half fits that is not sitting well with me.  To be honest (and who am I kidding, we are always honest at YKYLF), I think she's a little too well endowed up top for this to look right, it's a dress that is definitely meant for someone who hasn't exactly been blessed by the creator upstairs (not that there is anything wrong with that!).  Otherwise, I really do love the colors and most importantly the pockets on this dress!

But this over-sized, cheap looking bag is not going to get my approval.  Seriously, why is no one questioning what these girls are hiding in their bags?  Because I'm pretty sure they have more than just lip gloss hidden away in them.

And we just went from meh to awful.  There is just so much wrong with this.  Hanna's neon pink, way too short shirt is totally something Kelly Kapowski would wear.  I don't even think Hanna was alive when Kelly Kapowski reigned the TV airways ::sigh::.  Which makes me wonder what made Hanna think this top was cool enough to wear in public.  Not to mention that the design on top makes me think of a faberge egg.  Just no Hanna, no.

From drab to fab: I can't get over how gorgeous Spencer looks here.  Her hair, make up, super sad look because she wants Toby but can't have him, her beautiful black cape jacket, her boots (that I don't actually like that much but I love everything else so much that I've been tricked into liking the boots too). Where can I click "add to shopping cart"?! 

And then there's our Emily.  Our lovely, lovely Emily.  It's really a good thing she's so pretty, because it allows her to get away with outfits as terrible as this. Every. Single. Day. Of. Her. Life.

Ugh, not only is Jackie a total Biotch, but she can't even dress.  Thus, she has no right being an evil witch to Aria since Jackie's getting out-dressed by a 16 year-old.  First off, this shirt makes her look preggers, second off her pants end about 6 inches too soon, and third just leave town. No one likes you--not even Ezra, not even a little bit. 

Yes, Ezra, this outfit makes me feel how you look.  Scared, uneasy, about to throw up...

Thank god for the Toby's in the world.  This shot belongs in a Ralph Lauren ad, seriously.  Toby's stone wash, form fitting jeans, with his hands in his pocket and one leg propped up while leaning on a pick-up truck, Toby does Mr. Lauren proud.  I am so in love (please don't tell my boyfriend). I can't wait for A to go away so Spencer and Toby can reunite.

Cute, adorable Lucas! Even though this is the best outfit you've ever worn, I'm starting to get a little suspicious of you, not gonna lie.  Just know that I've got my eye on you, and when you wear bright colors like this it makes that very easy to do.

Well this explains Lucas' protective stance above, his biggest competition for Hanna's heart just walked back into town.  Good for us, bad for Lucas.  To be honest, Caleb can wear whatever the heck he wants to wear and I won't have a bad thing to say. Actually Caleb could wear nothing at all and I'd be cool with that...

Even though the boys don't bring much to the table in the wardrobe department, I think they're the only ones who can keep our Liars grounded.  That is of course, unless, one of our favorite heartthrobs is actually pulling double duty.  Can't wait to see what A has in store for us this season!

Blind Dates - Part 1 of 1 - Nosey Little Worker Bees

Episode Synopsis:  Who knew High School could be this hard and filled with this much drama??!  I'm guessing Ali did [or planned it], and she wanted to make sure her pretty little friends didn't miss out on any of the hardships.  'A' was full of tricks this week, from stealing Melissa's wedding ring and replacing it with a horseshoe, to trashing the therapist's office, to sending Emily some nice college gear, to an extremely disturbing end scene involving Ian.  No sign of Ezra this week as Ella officially took over his classes.  But it's OK, Jason satisfied our shirtless male quota for this week.  And Caleb made a nice comeback when he and Hanna went on a pseudo double-date with Lucas and Danielle.  At the end of this week, our Liars were left even more confused than before, but one thing is for certain, they aren't the only ones keeping secrets in Rosewood these days...

This week the girls were up to their usual business of being nosey and looking for answers, people, things... Aria for Mike [though why not Ezra?], Emily for her conscious, Hanna for closure, and Spencer for Melissa's ring/Ian/how to save the world.  With all that work it's a little difficult to keep on top of your fashion game, but for the most part [please keep that phrase "most part" in mind] the girls did a decent job. Still, they left us with some questions...

What am I wearing on my head?

Yes, Aria, that is the exact same question I asked myself and the exact same face I made when I saw you sporting this up-do and bandana.  Did you suddenly decide to start your own cleaning service?  Or join a gang?  And let's not get into the velour green jacket.  Moving on.

Now this is much better.  I actually love this outfit, while the shirt is pretty loose, the belt makes it more form-fitting and I love the stripes on the back.  It's a very cute, well put together outfit.  And I LOVE the bag, even if I could fit an entire village in there. 

And to top it off, I love the accessories!  Even though at first I thought I hated the purple boots, after staring at them for way too long, I've decided they totally work.  I'm not sure that I'll run out and buy a pair, but they're pretty to look at.  And the black oversized star earrings are so Aria, and aren't loud enough to take away from the outfit like some of her other obnoxiously oversized ear accessories.

Hmm, I wonder what happened to the rest of my sleeves?

I wonder that too Aria.  But unfortunately, I don't think you're going to find the answer on your phone.  Your best bet is to go back into your closet and just find another shirt to wear.

  

How creepy was this sign?  Is 'A' really getting this good or is it just a total coincidence? 

Should we be creeped out?

Uhh, heck yeah!  I'm not really a fan of Spencer's all black look, and I don't really like the over the shoulder bag either.  I think it makes her look way too mom-ish.  Hanna's cropped jacket is not a winner in my book, she's worn it before and I never liked it.  But I like the rest of the outfit and from this angle the jacket doesn't look too bad.  This girl has got some fierce boots though.  Emily is not exciting in her plaid button down and jeans look, but she is wearing some cute ankle boots.  And Aria?  Again, moving on. 

Sometimes I think Hanna looks so much like Ali it's scary.  Case in point below.  Especially in the first picture, her hair and her facial expression.  Scary.  But this outfit is definitely not scary.  I love the bright, multi-colored shirt with white jeans.  And her peep-toe blush pumps are to die for.  [That may not be the best choice of words, but that's how great they are].  LOVE this look Hanna, gorge!

Unfortunately, I can not say the same thing about this one.  I hate the red choker collar.  Hanna said she wasn't ready for the mom gig yet, but this outfit definitely makes her look like a mom trying to dress young and hip.  It's a very mature shirt and definitely not appropriate for a movie date. 

Is this something I can wear out in public?

Hanna, let me put it simply.  N-O.  This should not be worn in public.  I don't even know what this is, is it a sexy robe?  Should it have been a sheer shawl instead?  Is it a choir robe?  I think it's a little too Mrs. Robinson in seduction mode, and I don't think seducing your therapist is what you're trying to do. 

Here's a much better look at Hanna's gorgeous top, I love these colors together and the pattern is super fun.  Emily's top however, I am not such a fan of.  Even though I like the over-sized, off the shoulder look, something about the way this falls on her is turning me off it. 

But oOo-La-La, look at Em wearing a skirt, and a short skirt at that!  That would definitely not meet my High School's skirt-must-be-to-your-finger-tips rule!   

Here's a better look at Emily's cute ankle boots, and I love her bag as well.  All these girls seem to love these extra-large bags, I wonder what exactly they're hiding in there? 

[Obviously they're hiding more secrets in there...these girls have so much shady business going on, there's no way their hair (their exceptionally fabulous, jealousy-inducing hair, that is) can hold them all --Ed. Kate]

Honestly, how great are my legs?

Honestly, they're seriously fab, and you always seem to wear the right pants to accentuate just how great they are.  If I had to guess, I'd say you have this particular pair of pants in five different colors and just rotate them.  I also really love this slouchy, hunter green, open sweater.  It looks so comfy and cozy, I'd be OK if you gave it to me.  But I could do without the belt, it's not really serving any purpose and would be better left hanging on your belt holder in your closet.  The boots and the bag however, are wonderfully awesome.  I know you only asked me about your legs, but I have to give my full input.

I know this picture is really dark so it's hard to tell, but I love Spencer's ruffle top with blazer so, so much.  She looks super chic and ready to take on the world.

Why am I so happy, you ask?

Yes, Samara I do ask that.  Let me guess.  Is it because all that unnecessary sheer material down the front of your shirt actually kept you quite cool in the super humid pool area while watching Emily kick some major butt?  Who cares if it's a little ugly and fits you funny and doesn't go well with your jeans, it was extremely practical right?  Yes, that's what I thought. 

Side note, I'd really like to have some more information on this Samara chick. 

Nothing really special out of our moms this week.  Ashley is back in her drab grey.  Ella needs to roll up her sleeves a little more because they look funny, and she needs to do away with that silk top.  I'm not sure why Aria told her she looked "nice, very nice".  The best of of the three goes to the Dr.  I like the extra-wide sleeves and the long beaded necklace.  She looks appropriately dressed for a therapist. 

But apparently it doesn't matter how well you dress on the job, it only matters that you keep mum on just about everything.  'A' made that loud and clear when he/she trashed the room and left this chilling message.  Things are starting to get a little too scary for my liking, so scary that sometimes I'm actually too afraid to watch this show.  Did I mention it's on ABC Family?  Yeah, I'm a loser. 

I have nothing to say here other than, THANK GOD society has made it acceptable for this to be on TV for our oogling enjoyment.  ::Sigh::  ::Swoon:: 

Oh Wren, I'm so glad you're back so you can show these guys how to dress!  I mean as much as I love Lucas' goofiness, and Caleb's sexy bad boy-ness, at the end of the day I'm a sucker for the preppy boy.  Wren, you pull this look off perfectly.  I'm still not convinced you're 100% innocent, and I don't know why you're suddenly back in the picture, but for now I'm not going to ask too many questions. 

So we should definitely be scared now right?

After that blood curdling scream?!  Hello, what's wrong with you, why are you stopping to ask this?! You should RUN like a bat out of hell!!

 

The Perfect Storm - Part 1 of 1 - The Ensemble

Episode Synopsis: It's that time of the year again! No, not Christmas. SAT time! (Did you hear the sarcasm in that? I hope so.) The girls are about as thrilled about the SATs as I would be - Spencer gets even scarier, for one. But the looming test (you know, the one that basically decides their future) is put on hold when a storm hits Rosewood. Stuck at school, they all run into trouble that seems to follow them everywhere. Aria gets close to Noel, only to have to confront her relationship with Ezra. Emily confronts old demons and finally comes out to her friends after the discovery of an old letter she had written to Ali. Veronica comes clean to Spencer about an "imperfection", but also (essentially) gives Spencer and Alex her blessing. Hanna stands up to Mona and defends Lucas, who may or may not want more than friendship. All while a storm rages, Wilden snoops, and Ashley and Byron have a moment while stuck at the Marins' in the dark. Oh, and someone destroyed Ali's memorial - but it wasn't Emily, and it was possibly Lucas...hmm.

Since our Liars & Co. were stuck in one building for (almost) the entire episode, we're sticking them in one post for this recap. Seems appropriate.

Alex may have the most uninteresting outfits ever, but he's so adorable I can't fault him for his endless collection of hoodies.

I love Ali's outfits - of the five, she obviously had the best grasp on fashion at their age. The floral skirt and coral tank top are summery, and perfect for her age.

Boring T-shirt that she probably borrowed from Emily. But I love her nail polish.

Love, love, love this on Aria. The silhouette of the dress is fantastic on her, I'm a sucker for lace/patterned tights, and the boots are juxtaposed nicely. I especially love the grommet detailing on the dress.

Ashley always manages to look so well put together, even if she's just lounging at home during a storm. Love the color on her, it complements her hair well.

I'm not even sure if I should be including Byron because his outfits are always a bore. No exception here. But I was always curious about what could have happened between him and Ashley.

The paisley print top is not as flattering on her as it could be… I'm almost tempted to ask her to take lessons from Ashley.

Emily had the most outfits of anyone this episode, yet none of them were interesting…at all. The first was a dirt-stained yellow cap sleeve top and green cargos. The dirt makes it interesting, seeing as Ali's memorial was destroyed that night…

Too much jersey fabric in one place - though she does look comfortable.

Plaid and shorts. Boring.

Zip-up and shorts. Less boring because the top's color looks awesome with her skintone.

Rain-soaked, disapproving-expression Ezra is definitely preferable to no Ezra. His outfit seems to be the norm - slacks, sweater vest, collared shirt and tie.

The SATs aren't too high on Hanna's priority list, but comfy-yet-still-chic dressing definitely is.

Again, comfy-yet-stil-chic. The stretchy jersey fabric will mean she's focused on figuring out those math problems instead of her uncomfortable dress, and the sequined detailing adds interest.

And I love her trench coat even more - the color is perfect, the grommet detailing on the belt is cute, and the buttons are awesome.

Are those dirty shoes I spot? Other than that piece of possibly incriminating evidence, Lucas' outfit is mostly boring.

This is How Not to Dress for a Test, but other than that, Mona's outfit is lovely. The loud print is toned down by a black coat and wide belt, accessorized with awesome cranberry wedge booties, and other than the tacky gold details on her bag (Hanna once owned this? Really?), Mona's completely forgone the garish accessories.

Noel's outfit was painfully boring, as per usual. Some quick math - Noel + outfit = bored YKYLF writer. But Noel + outfit + guitar? Drool.

Fitted plaid shirt that does not look like it belongs in Dan Humphrey's closet means Spence gets an A+ in dressing for study sessions.

Comfort is key, I suppose? Although I wish she'd added some color to her outfit - it's painfully monochromatic.

I feel like we almost always see Veronica in a black skirt, pearls, and/or cardigan. Anyone else with me?
This line, however, was hilarious and deserves a mention: "I can't. God, I miss food. Eat some butter for me, will you?".

Trench coat, knotted scarf, and skirt…nothing out of the ordinary here. But the leopard umbrella is très fabuleux.

I am not liking Wilden in the slightest…even moreso because he wears uninteresting outfits and doesn't even bother to wear slightly interesting ties.