A Knitted Affair

[€125, Colette]

Times when you might have to sport black-tie attire:

• at weddings
• when attending a fancy dress party
• while ballroom dancing
• in the course of imitating James Bond
• when striving to impress someone by ironically overdressing

Whatever the circumstances, this tuxedo-inspired, hand-knit bow tie will secure you a spot on the guest list and in the hearts of all who behold it.

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Marie Antoinette for Modern Stylistas

[£395, Bouf]

Want to channel the style and sex appeal of Marie Antoinette, minus the stuffy aristocratic trappings? Consider one of these hand-painted vintage piece from Bespoke. Trust me, the combination of 18th century aesthetics with 21st century sass will impress whoever you might be hosting.

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Sexy Like the Alps

[$55, Victorinox]

I certainly wouldn’t mind going to bed with a guy who exudes the fresh air of the Alps, which is just one reason why Victorinox’s newest cologne for men is fairly irresistible. Swiss Unlimited strives to bottle up all the best in natural Swiss scents, from alpine herbs to silver firs to absinthe. And that’s just the beginning:

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Shake Things Up at the Table

Spice up your seasoning — and your table talk — with these clever battery-inspired salt and pepper shakers. Not only do they serve as a convenient conversation starter (you know, for filling those early date awkward silences), these shakers truly bring chemistry to the table:

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Tie Is on Your Side

Know what impresses a girl? A guy wearing a tie. Know what impresses a girl even more? A guy who can perform multiple tie knots and knows how to match his tie to his outfit. If you want to be that guy, then you need this book:

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Fear and Loathing: The Board Game

Longer relationships have a whole lot of perks, from being able to talk for hours about anything to knowing all your partner’s sweet spots. On the flip side, they do tend to lose their excitement and unpredictability after a while. If anything can instantly restore the sense of adventure to your long-term love, it’s the Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas board game:

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Cuff It Up

[$49, Shapeways]

If dating success lies in the little things, then these customizable cuff links should definitely be on your to-buy list:

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Quick Tip of the Day: Steel a Glance

[$49, Pottery Barn]

We’ve already demonstrated how a tasty meal can capture the heart of a new flame, and now you can add this galvanized steel organizer to your attraction arsenal. After all, you should never underestimate the seductive power of stylish organization.

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Happy Hour: An Opener You Can’t Refuse

[$100 CAD, Ministry of the Interior]

Just the other night, I found myself faced with an awkward romantic moment: in the midst of an intimate homemade dinner, the first bottle of wine dwindled away, and it was my turn to open a new one. Since I am, ahem, less than skilled in the fine art of wine opening, I inevitably ended up wrestling and pulling and yanking, and ultimately breaking the cork in half. Faux. Pas.

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How to Seduce a Word Nerd

You’ve had your eye on her/him for weeks. You know who I mean: that cute number who’s always buried behind a book at the corner cafe. Never fear, we’ve got your back with these step-by-step instructions on how to captivate a bookish beauty:

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