Top ten things every girl must own

Dress to impress, show your stuff, be yourself.

Sure, you've got the perfect shade of lipstick and the little black
dress... but is that all you need? Hardly.

1. A fabulous photo of yourself
We all have that photo: The one where your smile, hair, and (let's be honest) bod all come together in one sexy little package. Post that sucker at eye level on your fridge so your male guest can't help but notice it as he checks out if you have beer (see item #5). What he says: "Is that you?" What he means: "Daa-aamn, girl, you're hotter than I realized!"

2. A pretty pair of heels
Admit it, you feel sexy when you slip on a pair of nice heels.

3. An Eminem CD
It shows you have an open mind and aren't easily offended—
and that's music to any man's ears.

4. A great pickup line... and a way to blow 'em off
"Sorry, I don't think the guy I'm seeing would appreciate it." Sure, it's a lie, but it'll let him down easy—without destroying his ego or making him think you're a jerk.

5. A six-pack of good bottled beer
A prepared single girl is ready to host and toast at any time. If you want to make a guy-guest feel at home go for Sam Adams Boston Lager or Corona.

6. Bathroom reading
Consider Newsweek or Cosmopolitan (hey, this may be the only time he's a captive audience and can learn a few things).

7. A business card
Just classier is all. You can order 250 full-color business cards for free from vistaprint.com. Hey, it's better than a napkin, plus it fits nicely into his wallet.

8. Earplugs
Prepare thyself for surprise snorers with a pair of earplugs stashed in your nightstand. (2 pairs of Mack's brand self-described "snore-proof" plugs sell for
$2.79 at cvs.com.) Good tip. I think I'll get some for myself.

9. A straight male friend on your speed-dial
While your female friends may have good intentions, if you really want to know if you should call that guy, save the guesswork and go to someone who's been there, done that.

10. A condom
If you don't want it to break, you buy it.)