Well, there's the long term mate kind of attraction, and the animal lust kind. I've learned that the two can be separate, and neither one should be confused for the other for the sake of both parties involved. I learned the difference working at Ozzfest earlier in the summer. I had my first taste of that kind of instinct when I came across a couple of pornstars that were working at the show (methinks it was Sweet Dreams during the Manson performance if my memory serves me correctly). In any case, when they came around, my brain shut down, and eh... something else went on overdrive. The effect lasted a good couple of minutes or so before my brain recovered from the hormonal shock and I realized that these women were just about all I detested in a person. I mean, shallow, whorish, dumb as a pile of bricks... the list goes on and on until I get into rant mode. In any case, I know for a fact that I would never want to be in a relationship with a person like that even though the primordial urges tell me otherwise. I'm sure the physical aspect of the relationship would be grand. but there is FAR more to love and life than bedroom gymnastics.
I've always been a fan of the plain Jane type of gal. You know, the laid back kind of person you can have fun with. The kind of person that you could do stuff with without them being preoccupied with the state of their hair or nails. Its like the end of that line in A Perfect Husband: "-to fall in love with one's self, is to begin a life long affair." The two most important traits I look for are intelligence (a gal who's smarter than me is preferable, not that it would be a difficult feat mind you hehe
) and humor! Brains and wits are the most attractive traits a gal can have in my humble opinion. Dating a person without the two, is kinda like dating a living love doll.
Now, I'm not saying appearance isn't important either. I happen to be male, and as such, I am I visually stimulated creature. I have a few visual preferences just like any other guy. For one thing, glasses are sexy. I dunno if it's because glasses imply intelligence, or if it's because they are just too kyute when worn correctly, in the right style. I just know that they are my all time favorite accessory. I've also found that I am often attracted to those of Asian, European, or mixed heritage. It's not a racist bias, it's just biology. I happen to be a mix of the two, so naturally I am attracted to both. In any case, be ye gothic, punk, conservative, or raver. I don't care!
As long as there is a light on upstairs (and you don't have a habit of playing with sharp metal objects) odds are I'd find you attractive.