Diane Simpson - 501 Love Tips

Good impressions on the opposite sex are often made during the first four to five minutes of meeting a potential new partner.

Do make sure to put your best foot forward and try to appear happy, interesting and interested in the person you are trying to attract! They will, in turn, pick up on the vibes that you are feeling positive about yourself and may well want to spend more time getting to know you.

Confidence is a great sexual turn on. Even if youre secretly rather shy, make a real effort to overcome this by smiling happily at someone you fancy. You may well be surprised by their reaction, which will give you a huge boost to your self-esteem.

Dress to impress. What you wear is important. If you want to feel really good then its worth spending time on your appearance.

Choose clothes to flatter your figure and make the most of your assets.

An occasional new outfit doesnt have to be expensive but can make you feel like a million dollars, resulting in a more confident and attractive image.

Why not splash out on some sexy new lingerie? If youre hoping to pull a new partner, worrying about your greying bra which is fraying around the edges and your Bridget Jones-style big knickers can only result in a bit of a passion killer.

As for men ancient thread-bare underpants just arent cricket. You may not be in the market for a posing pouch but dont let the side down by just whipping on any old Y-fronts. Look around the stores, theres plenty of variety around for you to choose from.

When it comes to mens undies you may want to go for something subtle at the start of a new relationship. A leopard skin thong may take a shy partner a little by surprise.

These days, most large stores offer the services of a personal shopper to help you purchase clothes tailored to your own shape, in true Trinny and Susannah style. This service is normally free and ideal for those who feel theyve somehow lost the plot when it comes to clothes shopping. Whether you want an outfit for a special first date or a major overhaul of your dress sense, an experienced personal shoppers top tips and knowledge of the stores stock can prove invaluable and actually save you time in the long run.

Another way of taking stock of what you are wearing and how its making you look and feel is by calling the experts in to examine your wardrobe at your own home. Often, its difficult to part with a favourite blouse or pair of trousers, but you need direct and professional advice as to whether those items are making you look like an old frump or an attractive, stylish and confident individual? Let the experts help you make those difficult decisions.

A few trendy additions and suggestions on cut and colour could liven up your whole wardrobe and give you a whole new lease of life. Try to be a little bolder than normal if you feel youre stuck in a rut.

You may think an item is only suitable for someone younger than yourself but when you try it on you could be pleasantly surprised.

Observing how other people are dressing is a good idea. Buy a couple of magazines and take a good look around you by sitting somewhere and doing a little people watching. What are people wearing? Do you think those styles would look good on yourself?

Use these ideas to come up with a look and colours that will suit yourself. Whats more, if you are in the market for a new partner, you may even get chatting to someone new who catches your glance.

Take a good long look at yourself in the mirror. If youre delighted with your outward appearance then thats fabulous. However, if there are areas you feel you could improve on if you make the effort, then allow yourself to enjoy some me time as a way of boosting your own pulling power.

You may have had the same hairstyle for donkeys years without even really realising it. Why not treat yourself to a complete re-style. Theres a fair chance you will emerge feeling like a whole new you with an extra spring in your step.

If you do treat yourself to the delights of a makeover, you may well find not just old friends but potential new partners sitting up and taking note of your new image.

Pay attention to all the little details, even if it does seem a little self-absorbed. If youre not the kind of person who normally spends time on yourself, have a change of heart you deserve it.

If your nails look grubby, short and as if youve spent the last couple of hours in the garden without any gloves on then stop and think. Would any new partner be impressed with filthy talons caressing their most intimate body parts? Grubby hands and bitten stubby nails can be a real turn-off. Its really worth taking time to make hands and nails look as attractive as you can and certainly clean.

Whether youre male or female, treating yourself to the occasional manicure is a lovely way to indulge yourself and also make you feel better about your whole personal appearance.

And what about your feet? Are they looking good or have they been neglected for so long youve almost forgotten they exist. A quick pedicure is the answer, whether you visit a salon or just indulge yourself at home.

And, while were on the subject of looking great, how about making an appointment for a relaxing facial? There are lots of weird and wonderful types available to give your skin a radiant glow.

If your wallet wont stretch to that, then simply buy a face mask and spend some well-earned time on yourself at home.

Choose a night when you have some spare time. Run a bath, light the candles, lie back and relax in the knowledge that youre investing time wisely on pampering yourself and making you feel extra special and desirable.

In case you hadnt realised, facials are no longer just the domain of women. More and more men, particularly those keen on attracting a new partner, are waking up to the fact that its OK to take more of an interest in their appearance and look great. Spas and beauty salons have responded by providing a wealth of treatments ideal for both men and women.