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by Jeffrey Kishner
2 Feb 2010 | 3 Comments

Match.com is giving participating TechCoquette readers the chance to win a Match.com Love Kit, which will include various goodies to help you get ready for the big day (and dates to come…). The Love Kit will most likely include (subject to change):

Lip Balm
Manicure Kit/Shaving Kit (depending on winner’s gender)
chocolates
a coupon for a Match.com membership discount
relationship expert Whitney Casey’s book “The Man Plan” (for the ladies)
a free 1-month online movie rental subscription
and more surprise goodies!

To be eligible to win, you must answer following question: What is the craziest thing you’ve done …

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by Rachel Wilkerson
28 Jan 2010 | Leave a Comment
Beautiful(Shallow)People.com

There is an online dating site for everyone: the pot-lovers, the cat-lovers, the God-lovers … and now there’s one for the self-lovers. Thank goodness! Now beautiful people who simply cannot be bothered with the disgusting, hideous trolls who use typical dating sites have their own niche site. BeautifulPeople.com is “an exclusively beautiful community,” described as “an elite online club, where every member works the door.”
Here’s how it works: everyone is welcome to sign up to become a member, but once you have submitted your picture, the beautiful …

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by Rachel Wilkerson
11 Jan 2010 | 1 Comment
How to Look Good on Web Cam

Whether you have a long-distance boyfriend or you’re just into kinky tech stuff (we are!!), video chatting can put a fun spark in your relationship. It’s fun! It feels like The Jetsons! Who doesn’t want to try it!? So you do … and then see your pale face, dark-circled eyes, frizzy hair, and distorted voice and vow to never do it again.
But have no fear. You just need to set the scene!
First, the camera angle is everything. Put the camera in the wrong spot and you could …

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by Rachel Wilkerson
4 Jan 2010 | 1 Comment
Getting a Professional Profile Picture: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Who doesn’t have a million profiles? Every time you do anything – from reviewing a restaurant to applying for a job – you’re invited to create a user profile and upload a picture. That little thumbnail is what represents you to the virtual world, so it better be good. Should you call in the professionals?
Estee Lauder seems to think so. The brand is now hosting events where their pros give you a complimentary makeup application, take your photo, and help you post it online. They call it “putting …

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by Rachel Wilkerson
16 Dec 2009 | 2 Comments
Ultimate Smackdown: Match versus eHarmony

Anyone ready to enter the world of blind internet dating has a plethora of sites to choose from. But if you choose to avoid one of the more obscure niche sites, there’s a good chance you’re going to go with one of the heavy hitters: Match or eHarmony. Both have frequent TV ads and both seem legit … so, how to choose?
According to experienced online daters, “Match.com is for booty calls and eHarmony is for those looking for love.” Hmmmm. Well, if that were true, it would probably make your …