8 Ways to Get a Guy to Kiss You …

8 Ways to Get a Guy to Kiss You …

Have you ever been dating a guy that’s been too shy to make his smooch-move? Or have you had a crush on a guy friend and wanted him to make the first move and kiss you? Whatever the circumstances, you’ve probably tried everything in your feminine wiles bag-of-tricks to get him to pucker up, but if nothing’s working, I can help! Here are 8 ways to get a guy to kiss you.

1. Get an irresistible pucker

Do everything in your power to get an irresistible pucker and your guy won’t be able to stop himself from kissing you! Start by exfoliating your lips with a warm, clean washcloth, rubbing gently to remove dry, chapped skin and make them pouty and pink. Then use a lip balm, but nothing sticky or glittery.

2. Get him alone

Your guy might be nervous about making his move in front of a group, so do what you can to get him alone! He might kiss you without any further encouragement if the two of you can be alone for a little while.

3. Get him close

Draw him close to you, not kissing-distance close, but physically close. Wear a perfume you know he likes. Lose your balance while walking on a curb and grab his hand. Ask him for help with an itch on your back… anything that will get him closer to you!

4. Make him pay attention to your lips

Make him see your lips in a whole new light. Eat watermelon, and let it drip onto your lips. Apply a non-glittery lip balm, and let him see you do it. Pout a little. Use a lip plumper. Run an ice cube over your lips if it’s hot out. You get the idea!

5. Use a ruse

If only there was some way to get him close to you, very close to you… why not make up an excuse, create a clever ruse, to get him within kissing distance? Suggestions: pretend you have something in your eye, ask him what color his eyes are, tell him you’re conducting an experiment to see how close you two can put your faces together before one of you blinks.

6. Make or break eye contact

When he’s close to you, make, then break, eye contact. Drop your eyes demurely, and if you can manage it, blush a little. What guy can resist the flirty/shy eye contact signal?

7. Create a little tension

Make him dinner, or make a picnic lunch and feed him yourself. Tell him to close his eyes, and guess what treat’s coming next. Or, if you think he’s up for it, blindfold him to create a little tension. This is a sure-fire way to get a guy to kiss you! In fact, you’ll likely end up with more than just one little kiss!

8. Kiss HIM!

If all else fails, and your guy just doesn’t seem to be getting the hint (the subtle and not-so-subtle ones), why not make the move on him? Kiss him! He might have been waiting for you to make the first move!

These are just a few ideas to get you thinking… if none of these work, then use your imagination, get creative, and get him to kiss you! The one about the picnic tension almost always works for me… do you have another sneaky way to get a guy to kiss you? Please share!

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8 Ways to Stay Beautiful While Traveling …

8 Ways to Stay Beautiful While Traveling …

Whether you’re traveling for work or pleasure, you want to stay as gorgeous on the road (or in the air) as you do at home, right? But how to keep a clear complexion and glowing skin miles from home? Here, my dear, are 8 ways to stay beautiful while traveling.

1. Rest up!

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Sleepy eyes are puffy and swollen. Sleepy skin looks dehydrated, and, well, tired. Avoid these skin woes by getting your rest, even on the road! Sleep while on the plane or train, and make sure you get your eight hours beauty rest, no matter what! It’s important to be well-rested to stay beautiful while traveling.

2. Pack the essentials

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I know you want to pack light, but to stay gorgeous while traveling, you’ll want to bring all of your basics, like make-up, moisturizer, and cleanser, at least. It doesn’t hurt to bring one of your favorite pick-me-up masks, too.

3. Don’t forget the sunblock

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Unless you’ll be traveling to the Arctic Circle, you’ll want to bring sunblock with you to stay beautiful while traveling. If you don’t want to pack it, then remember to buy it once you reach your (hopefully) sun-filled destination.

4. Drink plenty of water

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Keep yourself and your skin well-hydrated while traveling, or you’ll pay the price with tired-looking, puffy, and generally parched skin. Keep a bottle of potable water with you everywhere you go, and sip from it now and again to keep hydrated and pretty.

5. Moisturize on the plane

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I’m sure there’s a very scientific explanation for why the air on airplanes is so dry, but the bottom line is, make sure you bring a good moisturizer to use on the plane. Bring one for your hands and one for your face, and you’ll be the best-looking babe on the flight!

6. Don’t stress

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So your plane’s half an hour late, and your luggage ended up in the Bahamas while you’re in Brazil. As ridiculous as this advice might sound, try to keep as stress-free as possible to stay beautiful while traveling. Your luggage can be replaced, but once those worry-line wrinkles set in, and those hive break-out, there’s no stopping them. Yoga, anyone?

7. Bring your own pillow

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Hotel and plane pillows are flat as pancakes. They might even actually BE pancakes! So you might rest easier, and actually be more gorgeous, if you being your own pillow. Studies have shown that using the right pillow for your sleep habits can reduce and prevent wrinkles… what could be more beautiful than that?

8. Get a spa facial!

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No matter where you’re traveling (unless it’s the Arctic Circle again), there’s bound to be a wonderful spa there, just waiting to give you the seaweed wrap, hot stone massage, or deep-cleaning facial you’ll need to stay beautiful while traveling. Book your appointment when you book your travel, and you won’t be sorry!

With so many other things to remember for your trip, don’t forget to print this list and consult it while packing… or better yet, bring it with you, too! Which of these beauty and skin care tips do you use to stay beautiful while traveling? Or do you have another tip to share that I might have forgotten?

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8 Ways to Reward Yourself for Weight Loss …

8 Ways to Reward Yourself for Weight Loss …

t’s now been a few months since the New Year, and you’ve succeeded in your weight-loss resolution. Congratulations, love! Every pound is a milestone, and even if you haven’t hit your target weight yet, you’ll get there… and in the meantime, you deserve a small reward. Here are 8 ways to reward yourself for weight loss.

1. A new LBD: Hourglass Sand Dress

Price: $158.00 at anthropologie.com
You’re going to need a new, figure-flattering LBD in your wardrobe, one that flaunts your new curves, something like this one by Bailey 44. I love the soft ruffles at the v-neck, down the front, and along the hem. The rayon-spandex jersey blend fabric is sleek without being clingy, so even if you haven’t reached your weight loss goal, you’ll be able to wear this dress for months.

2. A new lippie: Julie Hewett Organic Noir Lipstick

Price: $22.50 at anthropologie.com
There are few things in this world that make women feel more polished and pretty than a lush new lippie, and this one would be an ideal way to reward yourself for weight loss. Made with castor seed oil, lanolin, mango seed butter, and vitamin E, it’s ultra-rich, and available in three colors — nude, red, or plum.

3. Wedges: Bright Foundations Wedges

Price: $188.00 at anthropologie.com
Show off your sexy new legs in this season’s hottest shoe, a bright blue suede wedge! They’re made in Spain with jute trim and a leather upper and insole and an adjustable strap with a buckle at the ankle to ensure a perfect fit.

4. New Jeans: J Brand Gigi Crops

Price: $158.00 at anthropologie.com
Whether you’ve reached your goal weight or still have a few pounds to go, these bright white cropped flare jeans are a great way to encourage or reward yourself! They’re available in black too, if you’re still nervous about white…

5. A necklace: Celestial Orbit Necklace

Price: $32.00 at anthropologie.com
If you’re a jewelry fanatic, then you might want to reward your weight loss with a pretty new necklace, one like this, with concentric circles and luminous agate strung together on a beaten silver-tone chain. The necklace measures 33 inches long and fastens with a lobster claw clasp.

6. Something fitted: Butterfly Net Dress

Price: $158.00 at anthropologie.com
Are you ready to flaunt your curves in something fitted? Then this is the dress for you, with a waist-nipping black sash, pleated bodice, and bright butterfly print. Pair with new black peep-toes (to show off your calves and ankles) and don’t forget a slinky black wrap or cropped cardi!

7. Something for bed-time: Match-Set Chemise

Price: $58.00 at anthropologie.com
If you’re a single girl or you’ve been married for years, celebrate your weight loss with a sweet (or sexy!) new nightie! This one’s so pretty, done in soft butter-yellow cotton. You could even wear it as a swimsuit cover-up…

With so many marvelous ways to reward yourself for losing weight, you might have found the inspiration to keep going and shed that last five pounds… the butterfly net dress is worth it alone! Which of these gorgeous weight loss rewards are you eyeing, and how would you enjoy it? Do tell!

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