what's your choice?

I know I owe an update following my cinema expedition from Saturday - I had the best intentions to write one but the shops were calling and we had plans in the evening.

I read all the twilight books and loved them, although the writing style took a little getting used to if I'm honest (and the repetition of the word chagrin). After reading the first book earlier in the year I rented the first film which was a bit of a disappointment - I just wasn't that in to RPattz and clan. The second film was a slight improvement (and almost made me join team werewolf) but still a bit cheesy. This, the third film, is realms apart ...

Its directed by David Slade who has directed a vampire movie before (30 days of night) and maybe because of this he seems to get the atmosphere just right, picking up the darker undertones of the story rather than focusing on the love story. Eclipse is my favourite book of the series; you get to learn more about the other characters which the film picked up on too instead of 2 hours of pouting from the leads (sorry!). The dialogue of this film is much better - more true to the book and the characters themselves, also there are some brilliantly timed lines adding comedy to the mix mainly from Charlie ... and this little number from Jacob (aimed at Edward from the tent scene) ... "Lets face it. I'm hotter than you" which seemed to please the audience (cheers, sighs the lot!). Speaking of the audience I had to giggle when the place seemed to sigh in unison when Jacob appears sans shirt ... If you are a twilight fan it's a must!

Have you been to see it? What did you think? What would be your choice - Werewolf or Vampire?

tres mini haul

I have to say - this is quite pitiful for me! In the run up to our holidays there wasn't an occasion that I entered primark and came out with less than three bags full - I love the place!

Anyhoo ... I headed to the mothership in need of some cheapie accessories to glam up a coral and chocolate maxi dress (also primani). I love their accessories selection, its always changing and doesn't seem to have that cheap jewellery = green mark effect on me the same way that other shops do (accessorize included). The print of the dress is quite tribal so I wanted pretty things that would be in keeping - tribal wives meets footballers wives!

Here's what I left with ...

straw clutch bag - £6

bangles - £3 (for 9!)

leaf necklace - £3 (I think - I can't find the price tag now!)

While I was there I spied several other items - I'm back at the shopping centre tomorrow so I may just have to pay a visit, it would be rude not to, especially considering the very cute knitted bunny rabbit jumper ...

While I'm on the topic of tomorrow, I'm very excited to be going to a preview of the new twilight film eclipse in the afternoon! Eeek! Sad I know but I am ... a 'twi-hard'. Expect an update tomorrow ...

C x