Speaking of product placement, what was Neil Lane doing on the show? I like him right where he is supposed to be, on "The Bachelor" franchise.
Did anyone notice the Just Jared blog mention? This entire episode felt like an advertisement.This hour Naomi urges Max to find a replacement for Alec. When the wonder kid Bryce turns out to be a beautiful woman (Ashley from ABC Family's "Greek"), Naomi is horrified and appoints herself CEO. Eventually she caves and begs Bryce to take the position. We'll see if she tempts Max or perhaps another member of the group will start chasing her.
One of the most awkward scenes in the show's history aired tonight - Annie and Riley's official first date. I was squirming on the couch I was so uncomfortable. After he walks out on their dinner, then stands her up at the Hollywood Bowl, Annie arrives to find him in the pool with three bikini clad women. She slaps him, he pulls her into the pool, all is forgiven and they commence a make out session a la Kelly and Dylan in the pool all those years ago.
The oddest story line award goes to Liam. Tonight he receives a mystery message about Vanessa's disappearance (very A from "Pretty Little Liars"), then he punches a photographer and finally, the studio hires him a female security guard. At the close of the episode we see her getting a tattoo of Liam's face on her back. Creepy! Especially since she just installed security cameras at Liam's house. I have no idea who this woman is, but I think she's going to go postal.
In previews for next week we learned that it will be the show's 100th episode. To celebrate Denise Richards will make a cameo, Adriana and Taylor's latest make out session is caught on tape and Naomi strips. Just another day in Beverly Hills.
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After a wonderfully successful night, Blair goes to The Empire to find Chuck. He is drinking at the bar and his eyes have that signature Chuck vacancy when he feels defeated and shut down. He says, "We can't be together. I did not fulfill my side of the pact. Just go." Ok, we only have three episodes left and I need them to get back together once and for all. Don't disappoint me, writers!
In a very poetic speech, Dan tells Serena "You've always been the one." Just as I was about to over dose on saccharine, Dan gets a call from Georgina. He quickly whispers into the phone, "I'm writing a Serena chapter." What? Is all of this lovey dovey nonsense with Serena for his book? I feel disgusted by the thought of that.
In previews for next week, it's the Thanksgiving episode. Why are they airing this two weeks past Thanksgiving? Poor planning. A Christmas episode would make more sense. 

I bought this dress on a whim a few weeks before our wedding. At that point, we still had no idea when and where we'd take our honeymoon. But I knew it'd be a beach and this little number just spoke to me.
Just because it's the beach doesn't mean you can't accessorize. I bought that necklace a few years back on a trip home to Croatia. Still one of my favorite pieces of jewelry that I own. 

Beneath the shade of the awning is a counter, groups of tables and some lounge-like furniture.
You place your order at the counter which is protected by a line of brightly colored bar stools.
My father decided on the prosciutto and mozzarella sandwich which came topped with an entire garden of fresh vegetables. There are so many veggies it's hard to even see the meat and cheese beneath them!