SEDUCTION: Simple tricks you HAVE to try (that aren't gross and sexist)

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When done right, the art of seduction done right is as smooth as a baby seal sliding off a silk pillow into a pool of warm, aged whiskey... or something. 

But in reality, few of us were born with the seduction gene and could use a little help on the way! 

Here are our top 4 tips to take you from zero to hero. 

1. The look

In the immortal words of Roxette "she's got the look" (and if you don't recongize this song go and educate yourself)

Unless you are taking part in a blindfold swing dancing competition, the first real contact with the object of your affection will be with the eyes. We all know how powerfully seductive a good, long gaze can be so how can you master it for yourself? Firstly, forget the squinty-sideways-eyes: you'll just look like you forgot your reading glasses and have a  headache. 

The key to a seriously hot look is to look at him straight in the eyes and hold it for longer than feels initially comfortable. Whether we realize it or not, women are conditioned to break a gaze first so even holding a look for an extra couple of seconds is fascinating, intriguing and sexy. He'll see that you are a confident, self-assured woman who knows what she wants. 

2. The smile 

Once you've got him interested, your next best asset is definitely your smile. But for the love of all things holy, drop the duck-face. Unless you are auditioning for an adult film role or actually applying lipstick, the overly-puckered pout looks ridiculous and is the death of all things sexy. Instead, try cracking out a sly, mysterious half-smile. The kind that you do when you have an X rated flashback from your last holiday fling in the middle of an important work meeting. He'll see it and immediately wonder "Now what is that girl thinking about?" and once you've piqued his curiosity, he's practically yours for the taking.

3. The allure

When you're on the hunt for a guy you put on your sexiest outfit, best heels and take hours and hours with the makeup, right? Well, sorry to break it to you sisters but unless this is how you dress every day, going all-out like this in the hopes of attracting a new lover generally doesn't work. It is almost impossible to fake the feeling of begin at ease, so if your go-to look is more like sneakers/oversize T/leather jacket then he's going to see right through you. 

There is nothing more alluring than somebody who is totally comfortable in their own skin to think about what clothes make you feel good, and go with that. You're much more likely to act like your true self, and at the end of the day that is what you want him to be interested in. 

4. The chat

Now that you've got him close, the last piece of the puzzle is your conversation. There are thousands of publications and advice columns who will tell you how to foster a seductive and interesting conversation but can we be real here for a second? If you aren't able to have a reasonably natural conversation, then perhaps you aren't right for each other. We aren't saying that you need to be chatting and laughing like old friends within seconds, but long awkward silences, confusing signals and weird comments that you can't interpret indicate that you aren't on the same page. Listen to your gut, and if your gut doesn't like it, move on! If on the other hand you are hitting it off like crazy, then girlfriend, you don't need us or our advice any longer... go get some!

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