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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7 Tips to Care for Your Leather Accessories …

7 Tips to Care for Your Leather Accessories …

Genuine leather products are, in many ways, preferable to those made from cheaper, plastic leather imitation. Unlike faked items, the real thing will endure over time, and, if it’s looked after well, will remain resistant to cracking and breaking, and to a variety of minor nicks and scuffs as well. In order to make sure you get the most from your bags, boots, jackets and belts, however, you will need to make sure you treat them correctly. To help you with this, I’ve put together a list of 7 tips to care for your leather accessories.

1. Determine

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Before you can get on with the business of maintaining your leather product, you will need to determine what variety of hide you’re dealing with. If it is smooth to the touch with a sheen on the surface, the item is made from ordinary finished leather. If the surface soft and a little bit velvety, the item is unfinished leather, and if it’s very soft, and even fuzzier it’s suede. You will need to take care, when you are buying leather care products for these last two varieties that you purchase specially designed balms and creams.

2. Clean

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To start with, it’s a good idea to get your leather product as clean as possible. If you are dealing with suede, you will need to get hold of an appropriate cleaning balm, but, while these do exist for use on your ordinary finished leather, you can also simply use warm soapy water and a sponge. Try not to get the item too wet; squeeze out the sponge so that it is damp before you apply it.

3. A Light Touch

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When you are dealing with any leather, but especially if you are working with an unfinished item or with suede, it is very important not to rub too hard on the surface. Leather is a porous material; no matter how smooth and shiny it appears, if you get a close enough look at it you will find that its surface is pitted and uneven. Thus, when you vigorously scrub at it with your cleaning sponge, you are simply further ingraining the stain. Instead, massage the area lightly in circular motions; you should find that the mark will dissipate.

4. Dry

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Before you get on to treating your leather product with a moisturising balm or a protector, you’ll need to let it dry completely. Never place the item in direct sunlight; this will simply dehydrate it. Rather, hang it up somewhere warm and well-ventilated to allow the moisture to evaporate slowly.

5. Condition

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You will find a very wide variety of leather conditioning products available on the shelves today. The most effective amongst these are basic treatment oils, but you will find you have the option to go for balm or wax if you prefer. Many can be used on both finished and unfinished items, however you should always check the label to make doubly sure this is the case. Unless otherwise stipulated, simply massage oil into the entire surface of the item until it feels soft and flexible.

6. Polish

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While it is not necessary (or advisable) to polish unfinished leathers or suede, it is important to maintain your smooth finished leather items. About once every week sit down with a good quality leather balm and soft cloth and get to work buffing the surface in circular motions. Try it: it’s surprisingly therapeutic.

7. Protect

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In order to guard against the effects of sun, snow and rain, it is important that you regularly apply a defensive product to your leather item. You will need to buy a separate protector for your unfinished and suede products; the ones designed to work on finished leather are a too heavy for that porous, velvety texture.

Leather may not be as cheap as its imitation alternatives but it can be a fantastic investment. With the right care and attention, a genuine product can last you for years to come. Following the treatment instructions on my list of 7 tips to care for your leather accessories should help you to take yours from brand new to vintage. Let me know if you have any suggestions of your own to add.

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