Eclipse Review & A Giveaway

Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a Twilight fan. And, yeah, the last time I had a "teen" in my age it was a couple of years ago, but I got totally sucked into the books and the "lion and lamb" love story. The movies? Frankly, I've thought they could have been better, but I had high hopes for the third installment, Eclipse. It was my favourite of the novels with the maximum of Edward and Jacob and all that love-triangle-angst. I promised my younger sister I would take her to see Eclipse on opening night and did one better by grabbing us, and my mom, some tickets to a midnight screening last night. Read on for my thoughts below, but beware of spoilers if you haven't read the book. If you skip the review make sure to head to the bottom of the post for a Twilight-inspired giveaway.

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Not sure if you'll agree, but I think Eclipse is the best yet in this movie series. The ladies in the theatre went wild every time they spotted a shirtless Jacob and they swooned over gallant Edward while I silently cheered that Kristen Stewart managed to dial back the annoying this time around (and I really like her hair longer). One of my favourite scenes in the book is the time spent in the tent the night before the big fight when Jacob has to act as Bella's space heater and I was happy to see it brought to life on film.

I thought in some ways this movie was darker than the others (especially the opening scene), but they did a good job of bringing Bella's dilemma to life. Knowing she will have to say good-bye to friends and family in order to be changed is a horrible reality and I found the scenes with Charlie to be both heartwarming and amusing. The pain and struggle of the love triangle was also felt more keenly in this movie. And although I still love the books more I'm looking forward to the next movie--especially the wedding!

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If you've seen Eclipse let me know what you think...if you haven't yet come back once you have so we can chat and compare notes!

So what's all this talk about a giveaway you ask? The lovely and talented Denise of Polka Dot Moon is a big Twilight fan, too, and to celebrate the release of Eclipse has kindly offered a pair of her moon-themed earrings to one lucky reader!

{The Prize: Polka Dot Moon Glass Pearl and Topaz Swarovski Crystal Earrings}

Denise has an array of Twilight-inspired jewellery items like this witty necklace...

...and these beautiful earrings, inspired by the greenery of Forks...

Polka Dot Moon also has several gorgeous items that aren't vamp-centric, any of which I would be happy to have in my collection. For the scrapbookers among you Denise also has another shop (Wild Moon Studio) with great supplies--you should check it out!

Fab, no? So here's what you need to know to win:

Giveaway is now closed -

Thank you to everyone who entered

How to Enter

This giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi (both new and old alike). Just take a trip over to Polka Dot Moon and let me know what your fave item is. In your comment also let me know what your favourite Twilight book is and whether you are Team Edward or Team Jacob (this will not effect how I choose the winner--promise!)

Extra Entries

1. Follow Sogni e Sorrisi on Twitter. If you already do just let me know.

2. Tweet about this giveaway. To make it easy you can tweet this:

Fab Twilight-inspired Polka Dot Moon jewellery #giveaway @SogniESorrisi http://tinyurl.com/2akk33z

3. Follow Polka Dot Moon's blog. 

4. Blog or Facebook about this giveaway. Leave the URL in your comment. {5 extra entries}

Contest open until July 3, 2010.

Winner will be chosen at random.

Good Luck!