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Ladies, I already know that you know where I’m coming from with this one. You’re walking out of your apartment, thinking about all of the things you have to do today, when a man, a man you don’t know from Adam, instructs you to smile. *Sigh* There are so many things wrong with this lame azz pick up line. First, you don’t know me or what I may be going through in life right now. Second, a simple hello will do. And third, what real person, aside from a cartoon character, or a member of the Brady Bunch family walks around smiling all day long?!? As terrible as this pick up line is, it can catch you so off guard that your first instinct may be to do just what homeboy asked you to do in the first place. No! Don’t let stranger man win! Instead, hit him with one of the following responses, so he knows that the “smile” line is all the way played out.

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I don’t know about you, but after looking at this man, I’m certain that I need more chocolate in my diet and in my life. BJ Williams is beautiful! This brotha with his light eyes and sparkling smile is the type of model we need more of in the magazines, and his abs are extra proof of that! The model hailing from Las Vegas is on the come-up, appearing in ads for the likes of Sean John, Levis, and doing spreads for GQ, Ebony and more over the years. If you’re trying to see what he’s working with, you’re welcome to click through this slideshow (though I know how you all are about slideshows…). We promise you won’t be disappointed by this delectable piece of man meat!

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Ever take a moment to check up on the latest and greatest with your favorite stars and always see the same people with issues? The media, of course, is always to blame for how they act and are portrayed and not them.  *blank stare* For some stars all may be good but there’s one thing you wonder: “Does he ever smile?”

Well these men, for many different reasons have not always been in the high favor of the media or public opinion….let’s see why they are always mad…

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Have you heard the saying “you never get a second chance to make a first impression”? Of course you have, and it’s true which is why we should always try to look our best even though sometimes I don’t shave for a few days at a time or take dressing down to work way TOO SERIOUSLY. Let’s talk about 5 things a man notices about you when he first sees you. Let’s imagine you’re riding the train, bus, a walk in the park and he’s able to look at you for a few minutes or so. Excluding your assets, like breast and backside, what does he see?

Confidence is your best accessory, but much more important than any piece of jewelry. Projecting a confident attitude shows the world you’re supposed to be here and you have something positive to contribute. Whether you’ve struggled with confidence or self esteem all your life or you’re facing new challenges and need an extra boost, take note of these tips and you’ll be sashaying down the street.

So you’ve got a little more bounce to the ounce and your jeans are cutting off your circulation. It’s not the ideal situation but it’s no time to panic. Of course you’ll exercise and eat right to lose the extra pounds but in the meantime you need to look presentable. Here are a few inexpensive tips to help you look your best at any size.

When you smile or laugh, the brain produces endorphins, which when released help relieve physical and emotional stress, and thus, create a feeling of well-being. Since stress can contribute to a number of physical ailments, smiling more often can enhance your health. So, go ahead and flash those pearly whites! It will only help you.