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Calling it in

Leave that crumpled napkin on the bar and give a potential date a calling card instead.

By Jessica Herman

Calling it in
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02/10/2010

To keep it classy… Pen your personal info onto Suitor’s thick black-and-white calling cards inscribed with messages like “Keep this” or “Call, write, me.” $16 for a set of 12 at Greer (1657 N Wells St).

To play a part… From the sleek Secret Agent to the sultry, smoky-eyed Gypsy, the Mandate Press’s 12 types of black-and-white customizable calling cards make a serious style statement. $95 for 250 cards at themandatepress.com.

For blowing him off… When he’s just not getting a clue, it’s easier to tell the jerk at the bar “you’re in my personal space” with a handy card torn from your Unmentionables Ready Booklet. $7 at shineboxprint.com.

For a truly personal message… A hand-painted likeness of yourself, courtesy of artist Anna Bond of Rifle Paper Co., will make her remember you, just as you are. $100 and up for a single portrait and $30 for 25 cards at riflepaperco.com.

If you want to go old school… Go Go Snap’s collection of vintage-inspired cards features images of old beauty labels, Victorian-style clip art and Art Deco designs. Minimum of $50 for 250 cards at etsy.com/shop/gogosnap.

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