Tell me if you see a problem with this: the majority of “New Moon” reviews are being posted my middle aged adults, and most of them are men! From their poor, negative reviews they clearly have not read the series, nor do they have any desire to. In result, their reviews are poorly written, clearly have been judged prior to viewing the movie, and are just way off base! I have yet to talk to one teen or even one young person in their 20’s or even early 30’s that did not have something to enjoy from this  movie. Here are a few examples of the poor reviews I am talking about:

“Inept cinematography? Oh, yes. Dark and moody is one thing, but this is so murky you have to squint to figure out what’s going on.” Joy Tipping, Dallas City New.

“Weitz’s pacing is so limp you’re going to need the electricity generated by a live audience to keep from yelling, “Hurry it up!”. David Edelstein, New York Magazine.

“A big bowl of adolescent romantic mush garnished with horror-lite action scenes and a rushed road trip, The Twilight Saga: New Moon is a mess.”  Tom Long, Detroit News.

Where are the reviews from actual Twilight Saga fans that have read each and every book? That know the movies will never quite be as good as the books, but still go to the theaters to watch and enjoy their favorite love story?  I believe those reviews would have a slightly different tone. What do you think?

Porcelain Skin

If you want to look like one of the Volturi, THINK LAYERS. Then, start with the it stick concealer from Benefit ($20.) Follow with a creamy foundation like Stilla Illuminating Liquid in 10 Watt ($38) for a sheer glow. Finish with Hydrating Mineral Veil by Bare Escentuals ($19) to absorb oil and soften complexion.

(Photos by www.sephora.com)

Blood Red Lips

Benetint is a chic two in one product from Benefit. The bottle looks like nail polish, but it’s actually lip and cheek tint. The rose colored stain is said to be ‘kiss-proof,’ according to the Benefit website. They also call it ‘innocent yet provocative.’ If that doesn’t sound like The Twilight Saga, I don’t know what else does. Apply three dots to the apples of cheeks and blend quickly with fingers ($28).

(Photo by www.benefitcosmetics.com)

Sparkly Eyes

Coastal Contacts designed contact lenses specifically for Twilight. Get the golden amber eye color for $30 per lens. The company practically sold out for Halloween! Tons of wild lenses are available, including Vampire Red, Black Out and Bloodlust.

(Photo by www.coastalcontacts.com)

Dark Nails

Many of the vampires in New Moon have dark nails. I’ve been using OPI Nail Lacquer in Siberian Nights, which is deep purple with a minor shine. They also make a matte color, Lincoln Park After Dark which looks closer to black ($9).

(Photo by www.opi.com)

-Alexxa

Now you’re ready to look just like one of the neck-biters for the premier…..just get some fake teeth and you’ll be a spitting image! (Unless, of course, you don’t want to go that far…..)

I’m not usually  the movie premier kind of girl, but I had to make an exception for “New Moon” last night. Sitting in a theatre packed with “Twilight Saga” fans for 2 hours  before the movie began at midnight was almost torturous, and I hoped it would be worth it. Like most Twilight fans, I’m in love with the books, but the first movie was somewhat of a disappointment for me. It strayed from the book too much, leaving out the detailed process of how Bella and Edward actually fell in love. I also couldn’t get past Kristen Stewart’s akward acting. I’d  hoped that the new “New Moon” director Chris Weitz could nail this second installment better then the first director, and man did he ever!

“You know, my aim from the beginning was to kind of do a faithful adaptation of the book and something that the fans of the books would appreciate,” said Weitz. “And it feels very good.”

Well Chris, you nailed it – big time! Whatever you hoped for the second movie, it is that and so much more!  I left the theatre with no disappointments whatsoever and wondering when I could find the time to go see it again! The loud, excited chatter from the audience leaving the theatre was right along with me. “It was amazing….that was so much better than the first…..Jacob is so hot!”.  Kristen Stewart, Rob Pattinson and Taylor Lautner  lived up to their characters as well as Stephenie Meyer wrote them. I give “New Moon” 10 thumbs up!

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