You know that killer lip shade you're planning on wearing on your romantic excursion? The one that earns you compliments every time you wear it? Well, it's destined to look like a big ole flaky mess if you fail to exfoliate your kisser beforehand. Combat a chapped, peeling pout by using a lip scrub to blast dry skin the night before your date. Follow up with a hydrating balm and your lips will be baby soft -- and perfectly kissable! -- the following day.

And speaking of lip color, what shade should you wear? Bold hues like red or neon pinks can overwhelm a dude, and also have the added danger or winding up on your teeth midway through your dinner convo (yikes!). A nice nude hue a few shades lighter or deeper than your natural lip color should do the trick. Reach for a gloss, since shiny lips lend wearers a youthful air and demand attention (making that goodnight kiss more likely).

If you're interested in meeting your potential soul mate, then you're definitely going to want to accentuate the windows to your soul: your eyes. After all, there's nothing like staring into someone's eyes to develop a meaningful connection. Use a lash curler and lash-lengthening mascara to create a look-at-me, doe-eyed effect that'll make it impossible for him to take his peepers off of you.

Amidst all your witty banter, you're bound to use many a hand gesture to emphasize your genius and/or hilarious points. So don't let jagged, chewed up or -- worse -- dirty fingernails thwart the conversation. Adorn your fingers with a simple, chic nail polish shade, like a pale pink or nude. Then, cue "I Want to Hold Your Hand" because that's definitely what he's going to want to do when he spots your perfectly polished digits.

Save the updos for the workplace and let your hair down on date night. Likewise, you can skip that blowout because, as it turns out, many men prefer casually undone strands. Opt for loose beachy waves or romantic curls that'll make him want to run his fingers through your lovely locks.