We start off this week with Chris Harrison summoning the men for his weekly overview of dates. This week we have two one-on-one dates and a group date. Brooks gets the first one-on-one date with Desiree and the card reads “I’m waiting for a sign…”
As Desiree gets ready for the date she wears a one of a kind ring from Robyn Rhodes called Neomi ($70):
Robyn Rhodes Ring
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Brooks and Desiree drive off in her Bentley to Winnie Couture, a bridal boutique, to get outfitted in wedding clothes. Brooks is such a good sport on the date and just goes with the flow. Desiree picks out the Sabelle chiffon gown. I promised to post this dress for my friend Tracy, who is getting married. It would look great on her! You can buy it online here for $459 or make an appointment at the boutique to order it.
Winnie Couture Sabelle
After grabbing some cupcakes they head up to the Hollywood sign because it’s the 90th anniversary of the sign. Ali Fedotowsky also had this date with Frank on her season. Desiree gives Brooks the first kiss and it was a hot one, I see good things for this couple, they have a great connection right away.
They head to dinner on a bridge which is the same date that Kalon and Lindsay went on during Bachelor Pad. Brooks talks about his background and his relationship with his father. He really opened up to Des and she gives him the rose. Their date closes with a private concert from Andy Grammer. Brooks and Desiree have chemistry dancing and look like they had a great time.
Now it’s time for the group date with Dan, Juan Pablo, Kasey, Zak K., Will, Brian, Drew, James, Mikey, Zak W. Nick, Michael, Brandon and Ben. The card asks “Who’s Here for the Right Reasons?”
Desiree shows up wearing a smokin hot Rasberry Bandage Dress from Guess (on sale for $119.99) and with a surprise guest…Soulja Boy! The guys find out that they are going to create a rap video.
Guess Bandage Dress
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Soulja Boy sets up the video to be a spoof of previous bachelor seasons. I have never seen this franchise make fun of themselves like this before, it’s hilarious!! A few of the guys were selected to be former Bachelor Nation stars, we had Wes Hayden, Jason Mesnick, Kasey Kahl, Justin “Rated-R” Rego, and Jonathan Novak the weatherman. They didn’t show you the final video, so here it is in its entirety.
In one of the scenes Desiree wears a sold out Tribal Stripe Tank from Express. 6PM has a similar Printed Tank for half off ($26.99):
Tribal Tank
(ID Source: Possessionista)
She also has on these Rose Ceremony earrings from Kiki Designs ($68):
Rose Ceremony Earrings
After the rap video, they headed to the after party so Des could spend more one-on-one time with them. Desiree wore a Crepe Blouse from Old Navy, which you can buy in blue for $12.99:
Old Navy Crepe Blouse
(ID Source: Possessionista)
Des had some one on one time with Zak and he gave her a blank antique journal with an inscription on it from a father to his daughter. I thought this was such a thoughtful gift and something that Desiree really loves. I was really surprised that he didn’t get a kiss or a rose.
Des is really smitten by Ben, she gives him the second kiss during their one on one time. Brandon sees this and really surprised me. He is way more into Desiree than I anticipated. Brandon did get some time with Des and he really opened up to her. I’m not sure about their chemistry, but they are really good on paper.
Mikey confronted Ben about stealing Desiree away and I really respected him for pulling Ben aside and talking to him in person rather than behind his back. They seemed to be cool at the end of the conversation.
She gave Ben the group date rose which surprised me. I thought it should have gone to Zak or Brandon, but she seems to really like Ben.
Bryden’s one on one date is up next. His card says “Road Trip!”
On this date, Desiree wore a Mar Pleated Shoulder Dress from Rory Beca ($112.50), Maya Brenner Sleeping Beauty Earrings ($370) and Seven Seas Necklace ($88) and a Kiki Blue Bird D ring (89):
Rory Beca Dress/Maya Brenner Jewelry
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They stop at a number of different places on their trip including the beach and Ojai Valley Inn & Spa. We learn that Des loves Brie (me too!) I am a little sad that this is the best road trip Des has ever had…that’s not saying too much. Bryden gets the first hot tub date of the season and opens up to Des about a tragic car accident he had in college. They seem to bond, but then get into a really awkward phase in the hot tub. Both of them were dancing around the kiss until finally Des says “Just kiss me already!” I love her, she is not afraid to take what she wants. The date goes well and she gives him a rose.
At the cocktail party, Michael G. sits down with Desiree and reveals that he has Type I diabetes. It doesn’t sit well with him when Ben, who already has a rose, steals her away. This is when the men start to turn on Ben and they confront him. I thought this was a little immature – you are on a dating show people!!!!!! Usually, when the house doesn’t like someone there is a good reason so we will see what happens.
At the rose ceremony, Desiree eliminates Will, Nick and Robert. I liked Robert, but apparently he used to date Desiree’s roommate, so she had to let him go.
Desiree wore Jean Fares Couture to the cocktail party:
Jean Fares Couture
I found this Sage Green Mermaid Dress ($145.99) which is similar to the Jean Fares gown:
UWDress
What did you think about Week Two of the Bachelorette? Who are your favorites?
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