Nicole TanIt’s that ever-important first date where you’re all out to express your interest in that person.
If you stared at your closet longer than you plan to actually be on that first Valentine’s Day date with that special someone, Hype Magazine has put together some combinations for him and her.
On the other hand, you may have the outfit, but not the composed attitude that should accompany it. If that’s case, we have UW Pre-Date Tips just for you.
Her:
Yellow Dress w/ Black Belt, $69.90, Loft
Yellow Heels, $89.90, Loft
Butterfly Earrings, $18, Under the Tree (Cactus Farm)
Him:
White Polo Tee, $33, FOX Fashion
Blue Jeans, $79, FOX Fashion
Hand-drawn White Canvas Sneakers, $29.90, Jaco and Ben (Cactus Farm)
Him:
Grey Chequered Shirt, $59.90, FOX Fashion
Khaki Pants, $69, FOX Fashion
Black Leather Belt, $49, FOX Fashion
Her:
Femme Top Dyed, $29, Flesh Imp
Femme Denim Washed Pants, $43.00, Flesh Imp
White Fashion Watch, $25, Kew (Cactus Farm)
Butterfly Necklace, $29.90, Loft
White Sandals, $89.90, Loft
On the girls:
White Dress w/ Black Belt, $49.90, Loft
White Ear Studs, $18, Miss Con (Cactus Farm)
Green & White Spaghetti Dress, $29.90, Loft
Inspirations Necklace, $8, Kacia (Cactus Farm)
Small Bracelet, $9.90, Yoko (Cactus Farm)
Yellow Heels, $89.90, Loft (Haji Lane)
On the guys:
Brown Chequered Shirt, $69, FOX Fashion
Grey Jeans, $79, FOX Fashion
Canvas Belt, $29, FOX Fashion
Hand-drawn White Canvas Sneakers, $29.90, Jaco and Ben (Cactus Farm)
Pink Polo Tee, $29, FOX Fashion
Blue Washed Jeans, $79, FOX Fashion
Black Leather Belt, $49, FOX Fashion
Leather Fashion Watch, $29, Kew (Cactus Farm)
Stockists: Loft, FOX Fashion, Cactus Farm, Flesh Imp
Photography: Yeo Kai Wen
Stylist: Tammy Chua
Models: Justin Tan, Jessica Lim, Marvin Miranda, Tammy Chua
Location: The House @ Dempsey
UW Pre-Date Tips: Surviving the Jitters
by Nicole Tan
You’ve got the outfit, but you’re all nerves inside.
Chill. Relax. You’re suffering from something normal: the pre-first-date jitters. There’s nothing wrong with wanting everything to go right on that important first date, so take a few minutes to calm those nerves down.
Turn Up the Music
Blast the tunes that you love. There’s nothing like a little upbeat music to keep you feeling good about yourself. Check out some of our suggestions:
A*Teens – Can’t Help Falling in Love
Aly & AJ – Walking on Sunshine
Cassie – Is It You
Backstreet Boys – What Makes You Different
Jesse McCartney – Beautiful Soul
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Stand in front of the mirror and remind yourself of how great you are. You’re a total catch and your potential partner is extremely lucky to have you. There’s nothing like a little self praise to boost your confidence. In the event your mirror has tended not to flatter you, replace it with a slightly more distracting one like the Figgjo Mirror – Round (Black) from Ikea.
A Whiff of Confidence
If you’re still feeling jittery, find some lavender. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, lavender is “a natural remedy for a range of ailments from insomnia and anxiety“.
And you needn’t break down the florist’s door either. Simply take a shower with lavender-scented soap, leave on a little lavender-scented body moisturiser or splash on some perfume with a hint of lavender, and you’ll fins that the soothing scent will definitely calm you down.
Not sure where to get lavender products? Head on down to Crabtree & Evelyn, where a wide range of lavender-scented products await you. This UrbanWire writer highly recommends:
Now it’s time to go and let your hair down during your date. If the evening doesn’t turn out the way you wanted it to, don’t worry. After all, you sometimes have to go through a few wrongs to get a right. But if it turned out to be more than what you expected, all the better for you! It’s time to plan that next date.