How does my bum look?

We’ve all been there. It’s your first date. You have a closet full of clothes, and nothing to wear. Whether you’re a man or a woman, this is no easy predicament. Do you put on the slacks, and risk being overdressed? Or do you go casual, and risk being underdressed?

You need to find the happy medium. Dress too nice, and you risk looking stuffy—not to mention being uncomfortable all night. Wear your favorite old sweatshirt, and you might not meet the dress code for the restaurant you’re about to visit.

Buckle in Southcenter Mall has exactly what you need: a nice pair of jeans that fits perfectly. You heard me right, fits perfectly. Buckle has a wider variety of sizes than any other store; even women’s jeans have waist/inseam sizes (what a novel idea). They also have the most helpful employees you’ll find on the West Coast, and they won’t rest until they find you the best pair of jeans you’ve ever had.

They might be a little pricier than what you’ll find at Sears (my amazing pair of Buckle jeans cost me $75), but it’s well worth it the extra dough. You’ll look and feel better than ever on your date.Buckle also has everything else you need to complete your look—an assortment of tops and shirts for women, and all kind of button-ups and T-shirts for men. Oh, and don’t forget the fragrances. Buckle has a great line of perfume and cologne. And if you’re wearing a pair of jeans that fits this well, your date is going to want to spend some quality 1 on 1 time with you.

Written by: Chris Akerman - SpeedSeattle Dating Resident Blogger

Bravo's 'Rate The Date' * Fancy a Go?

SpeedLA Dating had the pleasure of hosting Bravo for their very special, 'Rate The Date' series. Viewers chose which couple they felt made the perfect match and the winning couple enjoyed a romantic dinner for two. See if love was in the air or they just got plain cheeky!

The Winners of Bravo's 'Rate The Date' series...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKKI6tSH4s0

SpeedLA Dating @ Geisha House

Rate The Date - Bravotv.com

Melt Away!

Everyone knows times are tight, and we’re all on a budget. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice elegance for frugality—you just have to get a little more creative. So next time you’re pinching pennies until payday, take a trip to the Melting Pot during happy hour. Sharing a dish of fondue on your 2nd or 3rd date is a great way to start feeling a little more intimate.

The Melting Pot has locations on Mercer Street in Seattle, on Pacific Ave in Tacoma, and on West Main in Bellevue. Happy Hour is first-come first-serve, and in the bar area only—so get there early! It runs from 4:30 - 6:30 pm and 9 - 11 pm, seven days a week (yes, that includes Fridays and Saturdays!).

Dinner at the Melting Pot will normally cost you upwards of $75 for a 2-person dinner…but during Happy Hour the salads, cheese fondue, and dessert fondue is half price. Start with a delicious mushroom salad for only $4 each and a half-price well drink or glass of wine. Then share a cheddar and swiss cheese fondue, with apples, bread and veggies for only $8. And don’t forget the best part—dessert! Try a milk chocolate fondue with cheesecake, brownies, and fresh fruit for just $7. Forget about the main course—after 2 types of fondue and a salad, you won’t even want to look at the higher-priced entrees. You’ll have a delightfully elegant dinner for under $40.

And if you feel like splurging just a bit, try the Yin-Yang martini. White chocolate liqueur, vanilla vodka, ice cream, and chocolate shavings. It’s as delicious as it sounds.

Written by: Chris Akerman - SpeedSeattle Dating Resident Blogger