Look Like Johnny Depp and Justin Theroux

CAUTION: Prepare to get mobbed by beautiful women confusing you for Johnny Depp or Justin Theroux:

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Espresso Wherever You Go

[$130, mypressi TWIST]

Regular espresso machines do the job well, of course, but you can’t really bring it everywhere you go. And it can be difficult to find a decent espresso on those romantic weekend getaways to the country. The mypressi TWIST is a portable espresso maker that uses air cartridges and requires no external power whatsoever (though you need to supply your own hot water) to make espresso in approximately 30 seconds. 

Impress with espresso and efficiency.

Here’s the mypressi TWIST in action:

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For the Organized Seducer/Seductress

[$20, Cocoon]

The question that comes up on nearly any personality test you might take: “Are you organized or carefree?”

If you’re answer is “organized”, there’s a good chance that you’d like to make it known so all the other anal-retentive folks may take notice.

The Cocoon’s Grid-It system is an elastic weave system that you can configure to hold your gadgets however you want. Next time you’re at a meeting or in an airport lounge, let this “accidentally” fall out of your bag at (which won’t really be an accident since everything you do is intentional) and the cutie OCD-guy/gal, like the teacher from the show ”Glee” (below), shall flock your way.

Here’s Grid-It incorporated into a laptop bag:

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Cheap Date: Play Games at Your Place

[via Karpov's Flickr]

Little known fact: though most girls may not actively be playing Left 4 Dead and Halo, they do enjoy retro games. C’mon, who can really say no to hunting some ducks and jumping on mushrooms?

Video games at your place are a perfect way to break the ice. Just get Mega Man or Mario Kart 64 going on your Nintendo Wii’s Virtual Console and make sure you connect the original controllers–for authenticity, of course–to your Wii via this adapter:

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Be a Woodsy Gentleman

Upon surveying many girls, I’ve come to the conclusion that only men like Axe. I’ve never met a single girl that found the scent pleasant. Seriously.

In fact, most girls say that they prefer their man’s natural scent. That means no cologne. But they also don’t like the smell of sweat, so you’ll have to put that “no showering” idea on the back burner.

Here are two affordable products that’ll leave you smelling woodsy and manly without being overbearing and unnatural:

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Diamond Rings Provide First Aid

[via justinbaeder's Flickr]

People save up months to get that perfect diamond ring to show their girlfriends how much they love them. Why do diamonds have to qualify one’s love for another, huh? It’s just a damn De Beers marketing scheme, people! Don’t give in!

However, I also realize that I could potentially be single for a really long time with this mentality.

Okay, fine. I give in. I’ll get you a diamond ring, but only on the condition that it’s gonna save your life:

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Want to Win Julie Delpy’s Heart?

Before Sunrise and Before Sunset are two movies that I love and a lot of that has to do with Julie Delpy. Seriously, if you haven’t seen these movies, just try to watch them without developing  a crush on her. You’ll find it to be impossible.

And y’know what solidified Julie Delpy in the top 5 of my celebrity crushes? The fact that she adores this man, my hero:

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Quick Tip of the Day: Pee Run During a Movie

I’m sure this has happened to everyone as some point.

You’re on a date with someone at the movies and you need to relieve yourself after you end up drinking that giant soda you thought you’d be splitting. Boy, it’s starting to hurt now isn’t it? Let’s hope it’s not a comedy you’re seeing.

Problem with needing to pee is that you don’t want to miss a crucial scene in the movie, but you also don’t want to sit in your chair writhing in pain. (Note: doing the pee-pee dance while on a date is not a turn-on.)

Thank the heavens/internet for RunPee:

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Build Bamboo Bikes

So you and your “special friend” are totally head-over-gears in love with each other, bikes, and the environment. How about doing something that meets at the intersection of your shared ecological causes and road bike snobbery that’s also a super sweet gift idea?

At Bamboo Bike Studio you get to build your own bicycle out of locally harvested bamboo. That’s right, I said “build”:

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Ice Cream Dates Just Got Personal

[via moriza's Flickr]

As we’ve mentioned here and here, and as common sense dictates, the stomach is the way to a person’s heart. And every well-cooked meal needs to be topped off with an amazing dessert.

You can do something fancy like crème brûlée topped with shredded coconut and fresh raspberries (which I’ve done a few times, mainly because I spent $30 effin dollars on ramekin dishes from Williams-Sonoma) or, if you don’t want to overdo it, you can go the simple route with ice cream.

[via Tostie14's Flickr]

Ice cream always makes for good date dessert (unless said date is lactose intolerant), but it can be a little too predictable sometimes. 

If you want to do something truly unforgetable, you might as well create your own ice cream flavor. No, for real:

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