
Local girl Andria Blackman shares how (and yes, she’s single)
Dress the part. “[Wear] really nice jeans, and you can pull it off with a plain T-shirt or even a buttonup shirt. Really good shoes [are] always a plus. A nice watch, perhaps. Not too much; very laidback,not trying too hard. A T-shirt’s my favorite thing on a guy.”
Check her out. “I don’t really recommend picking up girls at a bar; I kind of like to be picked up outside of the bar. But if you’re going to see me at the bar, I like you to make a little eye contact. Nothing too creepy.”
Make your move already. “Attractive girls get approached a lot. If [guys] are going to come and approach you, they’d better not beat around the bush and take too long if they want to talk to you. Just be straightforward and be genuine.” Forget your lines. “If you want to talk, don’t try to use lame pick-up lines. They really don’t do anything for anybody, I don’t think.”
Cool it with the Sox talk. “[Discuss] interests other than sports. I love sports and all, but girls don’t always want to talk about sports. Maybe a trip that [you’ve] taken, a certain accomplishment — without being too cocky and bragging too much.”
Compensate for the fact that she’s hotter than you. “He’s got to have a great attitude. Be humorous; know how to have a good time.”
Hands to yourself. “Be respectful and don’t invade her personal space too much. Don’t try to be too touchfeely. Don’t try to be too close to her. Feel her out and see what she’s about. If she’s leaning into you a little bit, then you can lean in a little bit more.”
Flex some muscle. “I love going to the gym with a guy. I think that’s a total turnon, when you can both get a really good workout on and sweat a little bit.”
Woo her friends, too. “If you’re pretty straightforward and genuine, that’s what they like. My friends just like someone who’s
nice. You can tell if a guy’s got it together.”
Keep that tongue in check. “Definitely not too much tongue when you’re kissing. Don’t try to lick the person’s face off — that’s totally disgusting in my book. I like sweet little kisses. A little nibbling on the neck’s always nice. Very gentle, and taking it slow and easy.”
Photo by Eric Levin
Styled by Erica Corsano
Directed by Michael Diskin
Model: Andria Blackman Of Maggie Inc.
Styling Assistant: Kristina Welkjovic
Suit: Reiss
Shoes: Intermix