You can blow your savings on a killer outfit. Flirt with every stud in the room. Dance like they do in Stringfellows. And you still end up going home alone.
Sometimes it’s impossible to get lucky.
Why not create a little of your own goodwill? Bin the Basildon Bond and invest in some proper stationery. Simple, chic and beautifully illustrated, Hello!Lucky is a range of whimsical, 1950s-inspired cards and notelets that are ideal for any epistolary occasion. The vintage designs cover every need (new baby, moving, birthday, thank you, everyday), so you can say what you want and you can say it in style.
All cards are hand-printed in a range of delicate pastel colours that are sweet but not simpering, on tastefully thick, eggshell-finished stock. You can’t fail to boost your chances with one of these — after all, everyone loves an eloquent stiffy.
That should help you charm the pants off the charmer you fancy.
Available at After Noah, 121 Upper Street, N1 (020 7359 4281); Paperchase, 213-215 Tottenham Court Road, W1 (020 7467 6200). To see styles, go to hellolucky.com.