Wouldn’t you love to take the girl of your dreams on a private jet or the Swiss Alps? Well, with the budget that you have you will find it quite impossible to do that. You may just be able to afford a ride to your neighborhood bunny slope.So how can you impress your lady without thinking about your bank balance? How will you leave a positive impression on your girl and not worry about the budget at the same time.

      Here is a list of some impressive dating tips that will help you to win over her heart without making you bankrupt at the end of the day.

      A coffee date

      You generally tend to use this scenario during the initial days of your date. If you take your girl on a coffee date regularly, there is a possibility that your girl may think the following or more than that about you: 1. She may get an impression that you are only interested in her as a friend or 2. You are acting cheap or 3. You are addicted to caffeine.

      Coffee is good for breaking the ice in the initial stages of your date as it is casual and you may land up paying for just some biscotti and lattes. Unlike when you visit a bar where one drink can follow another, a coffee drink gets restricted to just one drink. As far as possible opt for a cafe which has a library attached to it. The advantage being you can woo her with your interest in books.

      Approximate Cost: Price may differ depending on the refills and savories or biscotti you may have.

      The bike ride or a hike

      This is a good bet if you are really interested in following those impressive dating tips. However this is only possible if there is a hiking point close to your locality. If you choose hiking, you get an opportunity to show your masculine side. You may impress her by catching a wild rabbit with your naked hands and prepare a barbecue for the journey through trekking across the countryside.

      In all probabilities, a walk with nature will provide you with an excellent opportunity to spend some quality time with your date and show your versatility. If your plan does not have a hiking trail, go for the bike ride and carry some refreshments along.

      Body piercing is gaining popularity and is a way to make a statement. Of them all, ear piercing is the most common. Ear lobes, tragus and rook, as well as across helix are some common areas for ear piercing.

      The standard needle method, dermal punching, indwelling cannula as well as piercing gun methods are commonly used. However, you need to be extra careful and take proper care during and after you get your ears pierced.

      Here are some tips to help you with the aftercare associated with ear piercing.

      Some tips

      Usually, it takes about 8-10 weeks for most people to heal.

      You should keep the piercing clean by cleaning it at the most once every day. You should do this in the shower.

      You can use saline to rinse your piercing. This will get rid of the crust that might have developed due to accumulated lymph.

      Your hair can infect the piercing. Hair products, dirt, oil and bacteria can be irritating to the wound.

      You should use shampoos and hair care products that have less harsh chemicals and that do not irritate your wound, at least in the healing stage.

      You should also keep your pillowcase clean and dirt free.

      If you eat healthy and live a relatively healthy lifestyle with no drugs and alcohol, you will be able to heal faster.

      Zinc and vitamin B will make the healing rapid.

      Don’ts of aftercare

      Touch your piercing only when you are cleaning it. Do not keep on touching it. You should only gently rotate the jewellery so that any crusting is avoided. However, before touching it, make sure you wash and clean your hands.

      Keep the piercing on for at least 3 months. This will give enough time for the wound to heal and not get damaged.

      Keep the wound as dry as you can.

      Avoid the use of any ointments, witch hazel, hydrogen peroxide or alcohol. This can cause the ear pain and scar too.

      Avoid things like headphones, hats, telephones, even reading glasses, anything that comes in contact with your ears. Keep them away until it gets healed.

      Public phones should not be used at all because they will have lots of bacteria and can result in serious infections.

      Finally the big day is here. You are going out on your first date. This must be very exciting for you. A lot must be going on in your mind. Now that you have decided what you will be wearing and what flowers you are about to buy your date, now it is time to ponder other important things, such as where you will go, what things you will talk about and what not. You have to sort these out carefully, so that in the future you can look back on that day and feel happy.

      Before you head out think what kind of a person your date actually is. Is the person shy and introverted, or adventurous and extroverted? You will have to choose your venue accordingly. Try and avoid going to movies and concerts. They are entertaining indeed, but you will hardly have any chance to speak to your date, as the first date is all about getting to know each other.

      A theme park is a good place to go for a first date. You can stroll around, try out food from different places and also get the time to talk and get to know your date better.

      If your date is adventurous and is into sports, then a sports event is a good choice. Other than that, you can also go to a comedy club, where both of you will have a great time. And of course there is the carnival. If there is a carnival going on, you can always go there.

      If you want a really romantic place to go to then the beach is your place. You can walk on the sand and enjoy the sunset. Nothing can be more romantic than that. But if you want to be far from the maddening crowd, then pack your stuff and go for a picnic.

      Tips for guys:

      Do not try to make love on your first date.

      While you part, try to kiss her cheeks and see the reaction.

      Keep enough cash to pay the bills.

      Use a good cologne, but do use too much of it.

      Dress in an impressive manner, do not hesitate to take help form others.

      Tips for girls:

      Wear clothes you are comfortable in.

      Do not eat too much or too less.

      Do not give the wrong message through your clothes.

      Do not be too judgmental. Do not compare him with your previous dates; be smart and nice.

      Tips for both:

      First of all, be yourself. The first date is all about getting to know each other. That will give wrong impression.

      You can surprise your date by presenting something he or she likes.

      The internet seems to be the answer to any question out there. Whatever you want, is available online, whether it is food or clothes or even dates. Internet dating is not a new thing today.

      We have all heard of many of our friends finding their special someone online or even finding great friends online. This is one place where you can be brave and adventurous and yet not risk a lot.

      Several sites offer internet-dating services. You can look at the personal ads of women on these sites and then contact them if you find them interesting. These sites make it possible for you to tell the woman that you are interested in her, in several ways. You can use ‘winks’ or ‘icebreakers’ to let her know that you are interested. It much faster and easier than sending an email.

      The best way to communicate, however, is instant messaging (IM). You can talk to her in real time and yet have time to think what your next move will be. You can be spontaneous, funny and just about anything without hesitating. This can be a blessing for you especially if you are otherwise shy to make the first move when it comes to women.

      There are a few rules that you can follow so that you can make your IM experience not only enjoyable but also successful.

      Know her before contacting her

      This is especially important, otherwise she will end up taking you to be just casual and you will end up losing any contact. So make sure you her personal ad properly. Find something that is common to both of you and if you cannot find anything common, then look for something that interests you. This way you will be able to start an interesting conversation with her.

      You can start a conversation with a compliment, a question about something in her personal ad or something like ‘The dating site tells me you are a potential match for me. What do you think?’

      All these are effective ways to start a conversation.

      Do not do all the talking and let her talk too.

      You are not here to give a monologue. So stop behaving like you are. You do not need to blabber on and on about yourself.  Use short and to the point, yet interesting sentences. You should be able to maintain her interest or else you will lose her.

      Turn on your charm but be subtle

      When you are being charming and yet subtle, there is a certain attraction about it. So use it to attract your woman. Complement her and wait for her to respond. If she responds positively, then you are in.

      Do not forget, that IM is simply a means to getting to the date that you want to. An IM conversation can often lead to a telephonic conversation and if that goes well, then to an actual date.

      With summer approaching you will have to buy some new clothes for yourself so that you can go out in style. After all, the ladies are going to do just that. You also need some accessory too. If you want to attract female attraction, you must look beyond your shirt. Great accessories are necessary. You can find this in titanium jewelry because they are solid, rust free and light. Check some of these out.

      Rings

      Ladies take delight in wearing rings a lot. But for the guy, the right ring can give the right level of sophistication without looking awkward. A man must not go beyond one ring on his fingers. The wedding band is enough for you if you are married. If not here are some options. You can go for the Fusion-Matic ring made of polished titanium. It has a detachable brushed band. Eternity wedding band can be used by those married to show their commitment to their women.

      Apart from that, you can go for the Modulus bracelet which has eight barrel-like stones made of titanium.

      Necklaces

      Here are some great titanium necklaces you can choose. One of the latest styles of necklaces is the Manhattan necklace. It features a three-dimensional design with a sophisticated interconnection which will make you the toast of town. It can be worn on both professional and casual occasions without problems. It goes with a button-down shirt, a trendy T-shirt or a polo neck.

      Pendants

      One of these is the CoSine pendant. You can wear this daytime or nighttime. It could be a religious symbol or just a stylish design. One it is titanium the girls will die for it. It is worn with sleeveless T-shirts.

      Something for her

      If you don’t want to propose yet but you want to show your love to your woman; you can get her an amour ring. You can have different stones like amethyst, citrine or peridot fix to it. It could pass as a birthday offer; it can just be used to say “I love you”.

      Although the talk is about summer; it doesn’t mean you can’t go for it in winter. You only can’t show it off enough.

      Fashion never has a date, time or place. If you are a true admirer of fashion, then winter is a very good time to explore. Many top fashion houses come up with top-of-the line woolens to keep you looking warm and chic!

      But being fashionable in winter need not be a strain on your pocket. A warm coat that is not bulky or shapeless, made of wool, fur or any quilted material is almost a perfect accompaniment anywhere.

      Make sure the tailoring is good with a classic line. It should be cut close to the chest and flare out at the hips for easy movement. A good coat should last you, several winters to come. They may be short or ending at knee length. The same hold for sweaters. Turtle-necks, cable-knits and cardigans are perfect to keep the cold out and keep you cosy.

      Sweaters come in a variety of shapes, patterns and colors, so it is very easy to choose and style with them. Many designs are unisex, allowing both mens and women to experiment. Hats are also very comfortable in winter. Ladies can make theirs look glamorous and chic with some added accessories like glitter or beads.

      Do not go for hats blindly, make sure that they sit comfortably on your head! Hats can be mixed and matched with either your coat or shoes, so that your entire outfit is co-ordinated. For men, it is always prudent to have good quality hats in darker colors, complimenting their attire.

      Winter is also a time for scarves. They can be heavy, woollen ones or the soft and gauzy ones depending on your choice. Look for a matching scarf in a similar fabric as the hat. You may want something warm, but also bright and adding a touch of glamour to your clothes. Scarves can also be color co-ordinated with your coat or shoes for a trendy look.

      Woollen scarves for men look very good when tucked inside the front of their coats! The final glamour quotient in winter is added with shoes. Boots are always in high demand during winter as they keep you feet warm and protected. Investing in a pair of good quality boots adds both style and comfort to your winter fashion. Boots can be worn with most outfits and a couple of them in neutral colors will keep you in the thick of the fashion quotients!

      Finding the perfect jeans can require a lot of trial and error. Our shapes and sizes change constantly with age, loosing weight or gaining it. Because of this, we are always on the look out for jeans that make our derriere look the best.

      If your bottom is big then go for Hudson Jeans. You want to look for a slight boot cut or flared legs. It will balance out your bottom since it has the extra width below the knee. Chip & Pepper are excellent jeans for the flared legs and boot cut. The angled pockets help to slenderize. Other great jeans for those with a bigger bottom are Red Engine, Antik Denim, Blue Cult and Citizens of Humanity.

      For those of us who have wide hips, look for jeans that are waist-high. Make sure they sit at or just above your natural waist. You don’t want to wear cargos or hip huggers. Great jeans for wide hips are Route 66, American Eagle Outfitters, Level 99, Banana Republic, Freedom of Choice and Raven Denim.

      When trying to create the illusion of longer thinner thighs, wear straight leg jeans. You want them to be a little loose or wide-leg with a drawstring. Some excellent choices are Old Navy, MYNK, DKNY, Flower House, William Rast Belle Flap and Mavi.

      Trying to find the waist you always wanted? Go for a higher rise jean since the extra fabric will hide your little pouch. They should come an inch or two below your belly button. Try Massimo from Target, Not Your Daughters Jeans, Lauren Jeans Co., Daisy Fuentes, Lee Jeans and J. Jill.

      Wear a snug fit jean for skinny flatter legs. Levi’s, Earnest Sewn LC 94, True Religion, Vigoss from JCPenny, Miss Sixty and AG jeans. These are all awesome choices to make your legs look longer and flatter. No matter what your shape or concern, there is a pair of jeans that will flatter your butt, hips, waist and thighs. Do a little shopping and try on a few pairs. Then, go out in the town and show off your new figure.

      Fashion bloopers are deadly; they make a dent in the purse as well as in your confidence. But they happen. So how do we judge the right look? Keeping your eyes and ears open to a great extent and developing your personal style go a long way in averting them!

      Everybody likes to look fashionable and trendy. It is not a crime. But blindly aping your favorite star or your gorgeous neighbor next door is definitely a crime. It is very important to pay heed to the shape of your body, your hairstyle and your personality. Like unsuitable colors. Some colors may look very good on the mannequin but they may necessarily not suit you. The trick here is to try out colors that suit your skin tone, making you neither look too pale or too bright. Another common mistake is ill-fitting clothes. Never try squeezing into a size smaller thinking that it will flatter your figure. On the contrary, when you do this, the extra bits (if you have any) look more prominent. The same tip applies for wearing too loose clothing. They may conceal what you want to conceal but they also make you look ungainly.

      Complimenting your outfit with the right shoes is a must. Do not make the mistake of matching your formal shoes with your casual attrite or vice-versa. They may look smart in your eyes but believe me, it is an illusion! Also, nothing ruins an outfit more than a pair of ill-fitting or rundown shoes. Keep your shoes clean and it is always a good idea to have different pairs for different occasions.

      Ladies feel incomplete without their war paint i.e. makeup. It is always advisable to wear lighter makeup during the day and heavier layers at night. Also, wear colors that flatter your face and match your outfit. Aftershave for males is always a very good idea. There is nothing more attractive than a clean-shaven, great smelling guy!

      Well groomed hands and feet also make you look good. Whether you are male or female, a clean and well-groomed look will always make you feel good and confident. A pleasing personality coupled with the right clothes, underclothes and the proper footwear and accessories is the best combination for compliments. A few tweaks here and there, a study of your personality and comfort factor and some good old-fashioned sense will get you there soon.

      Don’t you hate it when you go into a store and the sign says “one size fits all”? No two women are shaped the same no matter what your size. Here are a few simple tips for that little black dress no matter what your shape.

      If you have a pear shape than make sure to look for a halter dress. It creates the illusion of a more balanced triangular shape by showing off your sexy shoulders. Your hips will even seem smaller. Get all that without a pill.

      If you are tiny and petite, then your must buy style would be a sheath dress. It will actually help you to look taller than what you are and leaner also. Never go with a dress that is longer than the middle of your knee. This shows off the narrow part of your leg and makes them look longer and sleeker.

      A shirred dress is perfect if you are apple shaped since your waistline is lacking. You have to make up for that with your style of dress. This type of dress actually pulls in the waistline by gathering it up and whittles away your middle by appearing smaller than either half of your body.

      For those curvaceous curves, pick a V-neck. It draws the eyes downward by opening up the chest area. Try to get darts and panels that are built in as well. You will stay hot all evening and turn those heads.

      If you are a full sized lady, then a wrap is meant for you. Although it looks good on any shape, it was made with you in mind. It remains loose around your lower half while hugging the smaller areas giving you that oh so slim look about you. It’s all about you.

      The dreaded winter season is here. The shopping for summer is long over. Now you have started asking yourself how you can look fashionable this winter. Copywriters are churning out loads of emails as to which winter accessories are fashionable and can still keep you warm. There are a host of things to buy: hats, gloves and scarves.

      Protect your head

      Winter hats are very necessary if you want to keep your head warm. Most of the body heat escapes from the head and if you don’t protect your head you might get sick. Never think winter hats will make you look awkward. There are very fashionable ones these days. Even if they are not, it is better to be safe than sick.

      There are plain hats that are simple but always in style. They may be made of cotton, wool or fleece. What you should look for is that it should be deep enough to cover the most sensitive part of your head – the earlobes. If you react to wool, buy other materials. Don’t buy wool because you think it is more fashionable.

      You might also be thinking of the number of hats you have to buy to match your jackets and other clothes. To solve that problem you can go for general colours like black and grey. They are versatile and can match all colours.

      Protect your neck

      It is very uncomfortable to have the ice-cold winter breeze creeping around your neck and then find its way to your spine. You need a scarf around your neck to avoid all that feeling and this must be stylish since you don’t want to look old fashioned. What you should consider when buying a scarf is your comfort above all. Then you can consider how it will match with the rest of your wear. Just like in the case of hats, if you are at a loss with colours, black and grey will do very well.

      Protect your hand

      During the winter your fingertips can freeze very quickly. The only way to avoid this is to wear warm gloves. The most popular gloves are black leather ones because they are more versatile and get less dirty as compared to others. They look great on businessmen in trench coats. They also match all black leather jackets.

      Simplicity and versatility are the key words that should guide you.