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Colorist Jennifer J. Tells Us How She Took Kristen & Rob Back To Their Edward & Bella ‘Roots’

When director Bill Condon recently announced Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson would pop in their vampire contact lenses one more time for a few days of ‘Breaking Dawn- Part 2′ pickups, we had one vital question: how would Kristen and Rob get their hair into shape for Bella and Edward? KSN had the pleasure of chatting with celebrity Colorist Jennifer J. about how she transformed both Kristen and Rob’s locks back into that of The Cullens.

Most recently, Jennifer transformed Kristen into a raven-haired beauty for ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’, so Jennifer’s first hurdle was to reverse her own work. “Going from black to brown is definitely a challenge,” Jennifer explained of the process, “especially since Kristen’s hair color was grown out so much from not coloring it since SWATH.” Jennifer said it took hours of coloring to get Bella back, “I had to darken Kristen’s natural root since she’s so light naturally and lighten her ends to match her newly darkened root.”
While it’s often just another day at the salon for someone like Kristen to alter her hair for her films, we wondered if it was as easy for a client like Rob. We asked Jennifer if there is a different mentality for a colorist when working with men. Jennifer detailed,

There are two different types of color for men. Color that looks like it’s colored and color that looks like it’s not colored. I specialize in men’s hair color because I have a lot of tricks up my sleeve that can make hair color for men look great but natural. So many men have problems with their hair color looking red and brassy which reads fake on a man but I use color in a way so that it really looks untouched and more masculine.

But, Rob isn’t exactly a stranger to changing his hair color since he’s had different shades for The Saga and ‘Water for Elephants’. In fact, Rob was a good sport in the process. “Rob was happy that his hair color was grown out,” Jennifer said, “so he wanted something as temporary as possible.” While they had to stay focused on Bella’s look, Kristen also had some input in what the final product would be. “Kristen wanted something that would be healthy and shiny looking,” Jennifer described. “I used all semi-permanent colors from Wella Professionals, and they are super shiny and vibrant.”
Jennifer’s work on Kristen’s mane has been within the parameters of movie role requirements and filming continuity, but we couldn’t help but ask the color expert what look she prefers on Kristen. Jennifer responded, “My favorite has been Bella. The warm chestnut brown with reddish undertones are so pretty on her.” And, if she could choose any color to perfect with Kristen’s locks for an everyday look? “There are so many colors I would love to do on her, but one that would be fun is red.” We would love that, too!

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Bella And Katniss: Analyzing Their Literary Appeal

For 'Twilight' Tuesday, we chat with experts about why young readers relate to the YA heroines.

No matter how you feel about "The Twilight Saga" as a film franchise,Stephenie Meyer's vampire romance inspired millions of young readers to pick up a book and read. Anything that gets young people to lose themselves in the written word — whether it's "Twilight," "The Hunger Games" or "Game of Thrones" — is a positive step.

This week's "Twilight" Tuesday is all about understanding what it is exactly about the characters in these books, particularly the very popular YA genre, that gets us obsessed and day-dreamy about them. Why do we love Bella and Katniss? What does that say about young readers today and the future of the genre? I took my questions to a few very informed experts.

"The thing with the Bella phenomenon, she was kinda like an empty vessel, and I feel like part of the appeal there was just a really blank slate on which people could project their own identities," said Lauren Oliver, best-selling author of "Delirium" and "Pandemonium." "It was fantasy. It allowed you to float up through it.
"In terms of heroines now, I think what's really interesting about them is that, many of them, for example 'The Hunger Games,' certainly in my books, the characters don't necessarily start out being so fierce and badass, which I think to some extent would be not even off-putting, but alienating," she continued. "Because I'm not sure that people feel that way. I do think what's significant is that these characters are portrayed as being very much at the start, normal girls, but very moral normal girls who because of a set of very extraordinary circumstances are able to step into strength that they didn't know they possessed. I think that really resonates with people because everybody I assume would like to feel that, if given the chance, they could be someone special."
Dr. Jenn Berman, host and therapist on VH1's "Couples Therapy" said the love for both types of heroines hearkens back to classic literary characters we've loved for centuries.
"Both characters are appealing on a very archetypal level. One is very much a damsel in distress, this sort of empty, insecure vessel, which I think is very identifiable for young women," she explained. "The other is sort of this superhero, strong, independent woman who doesn't need anybody, which I think is also something that is very inspirational for women. In each one of us we have both of those entities, and as a result, people are drawn to these characters."
Kristin Rens, senior editor at HarperCollins, pointed out that while Bella and Katniss are pretty different, they also share a few qualities to which a lot of teens relate.
"Bella and Katniss are obviously very different characters. But one thing they have in common is their drive — the fact that they both very much know what they want, and they won't stop until they reach their goals," Rens said. "When you're a teen, there are so many parts of life that are out of your hands, so there's something very aspirational and appealing about characters like Bella and Katniss who are able to take control of their own lives, even when the odds are stacked against them."
Dr. Berman added that we all have a little damsel in distress in us, as well as a superhero; the trick is balancing them.
"In order to become fully formed people, we have to find a way to both make friends with our damsel in distress and find a way to rescue her on our own," she said. "As long as you understand why and what you need to do with that archetype, it's OK, but to romanticize the damsel-in-distress archetype, you set yourself up for unhealthy relationships. What you do [to prevent that] is you say, 'Wow, there is a part of me that would really like to be rescued, but I'm not going to give into that part of me. I'm going to rescue myself instead.' "
The same goes for the superhero Katniss archetype, however, in that romanticizing that type of woman can also set you up for an unhealthy perspective.
"Healthy relationships are interdependent," Berman said. "If you are an island, then you're not having an emotionally intimate relationship, so the truth of a healthy relationship lies somewhere in between both of these archetypes."

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NextMovie: Why Edward & Bella Top Jack & Rose

I'll admit, "Titanic" is one of my all-time favorite movies. When it first came out, I was that 13-year-old in the theater weeping as Jack Dawson sank into the watery abyss; I was that girl with ripped out magazine pics of Leo taped up all over my closet door. But even the "Titanic" twosome didn’t whip me into frenzy quite like "Twilight."
Put it this way: I've been writing a "Twilight" fan column for three years now. So, I am happy to disagree with my colleague's assertion that Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet (Jack and Rose) are a better pairing than Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart (Edward and Bella).
Here are a few points as to why.

Instant Attraction

Rob and Kristen are both extremely beautiful creatures. From their first curious eye contact across the cafeteria in "Twilight," it became clear that these two would become something special for Hollywood. Whereas Rose was busy turning up her nose at Jack on the lido deck and seeking an out from her opulent life, Bella and Edward's curiosity about each other was piqued at the outset … though for very different reasons. Consequently, the world became as instantly enamored with Bella and Edward as they were with one another, and R.Pattz and K-Stew became A-listers with household names right away (and no one had to get naked on the couch for that to happen, either).

Screen Chemistry

Rob and Kristen have undeniable on-screen (and, so they say, off-screen) chemistry. Sure Leo and Kate played a cute -- albeit ill-fated -- couple, but they only had one movie's worth of screentime to make gooey eyes at one another. When all is said and done, there'll have been about 10 hours of supernatural seduction to speak of with the "Twilight" duo.
There's also the hunk factor to consider here. "Titanic" was definitely made during Leo's hunky heyday, but given R.Pattz's soft English accent, touchable tresses and self-deprecating humor, he's got it going on. And have you ever heard him sing? Oh, that's right. Of course you have; Rob's luscious vocals were featured twice on the "Twilight" soundtrack.

The Love Story

The romance of Bella and Edward is one for the ages. Not only is their passion for one another intense and all-consuming, but it also completely alters the meaning of forever. All I'm saying is immortal eternity lasts a lot longer than a boat ride across the Atlantic (especially when it crashes halfway).

Cultural Impact

There were only four "Twilight" books for source material, but the proven audience allure of Rob and Kristen as Edward and Bella convinced the studio to stretch the film series into five installments. Sure, "Titanic" has been re-mastered for 3-D, and it held the all-time gross title until "Avatar" came along, but the franchise potential for it went down with the ship. Leo and Kate tried to reconnect for 2008's "Revolutionary Road," but it wasn't nearly as successful as their prior box-office pairing. Also, no one's clamoring to make a "Titanic" fan-fiction movie, are they?

Fandemonium

Nothing, and I do mean nothing, compares to the fan fervor surrounding Rob, Kristen and the rest of the "Twilight" gang. It outpaces, out-screams, and out-devotes anything and everything else. The L.A. premieres nearly put Occupy Wall Street to shame, with fans lining up by the hundreds and camping out for days just to catch a glimpse of the cast all dolled up. No one stands a chance in a vote-off against Rob and Kristen, as proven time and time again in the MTV Movie Awards' yearly "Best Kiss" race, and there's a now-old adage that if either of them were to ever join Twitter, the social network would literally explode. It's probably true. "Twilight," simply put, has defined fandemonium.

Conclusion

Leo and Kate as Jack and Rose will always hold a special place as that sappy, tragic couple, but Rob and Kristen as Edward and Bella stand alone as the eternal romance. Seriously. How do you beat that?


-- Amanda Bell

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A Fan Guide For Re-creating Bella Swan's Room

I have been absolutely obsessed with Bella's room since the moment I saw it. I love the simplicity and how all of the different colors just seem to work. I wanted to re-create Bella's look for my room because it's the best way to show your love for Twilight without being obvious. I'm making this blog post to show everyone how I re-created Bella's room. I wish I would have had a guide when I started on my room, but after hours on internet research, I can now provide other fans with one.

Bella's room is not hard to re-create at all, you just have to be creative.

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Kristen Stewart compares Snow White and Twilight

Kristen Stewart shot to superstardom thanks to being cast in the role as Bella Swan in the Twilight franchise and that fame has given her the opportunity to work on some great films. One such film is Snow White and the Huntsman and Kristen has been talking about both movies and comparing certain aspects of the films.

Stewart explained, “I guess the only actual comparison, or I guess that a million could be drawn, but the one thing that sticks out in my mind is that they really are both in different ways matriarchs, very strong matriarchs that need to find that position. You see the whole process, but they’re so different. Them both being icons, Snow White, I didn’t grow up on fairy tales. I know everyone says that the reason that this thing is so cool is that we’ve all grown up with these stories and it’s a retelling. I’m like, ‘Nah, not really. I didn’t.’”

 

She added, “I also didn’t grow up with Twilight. So, for me these things are sort of being put on these characters. Right as I think, ‘Wow, this is important,’ everyone goes, ‘That’s important.’ It’s like, ‘Okay, cool.’ So, I’ve gotten really lucky. I didn’t know going into either of these things necessarily, or I mean, I know Snow White obviously more so than Twilight was expected to be important to people because they know it.” You can see Kristen Stewart in Snow White and the Huntsmanwhen it is released on June 1, while the final Twilight movie is released on November 16.

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Bella & Edward's Wedding Day - Special Edition Barbie Dolls

Just in time for Valentine's Day! 

Starting in February, special edition Barbie dolls, featuring Bella & Edward on their wedding day, will be available on BarbieCollector.com at $29.95 each! 

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2011 Style Verdicts Best Dressed Blushing Brides

2011 was a huge year of wedding bliss! Among the many stars and royals celebrating their nuptials were Reese Witherspoon, Kate Moss, Kim Kardashian, Lily Aldridge, Miranda Lambert, Lily Allen, Anja Rubik, Abbey Clancy, Sofia Coppolla, Molly Sims, Charlene Wittstock, Princess Sophie of Isenburg, and of course Kate Middleton.

It was tough to narrow it down, but I think we could all agree that Kate Middleton‘s custom designed Alexander McQueen gown by Sarah Burton was a clear winner. Millions stayed up at bizarre hours just to watch the royal nuptials between the now Duchess of Cambrige and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. Kate looked amazing in the ivory ball gown that featured a stunning floral lace overlay at the sweetheart neck bodice. The lace traveled out from a v-neck cut that lengthened into elegant long-sleeves. She dazzled in Robinson Pelham leaf and acorn diamond earrings that were striking with her Cartier halo tiara attached to a long ivory veil.
I was mostly excited about the fact that Kate wore long-sleeves; there are many that are beautiful, but I often grow tired of the constant look-a-like strapless and cap-sleeve bridal dresses. They’re not always flattering either.
Kate was one of two brides in 2011 that pulled off the new trend; she was our real life princess while Kristen Stewart took our breath away on film.
That’s right — I couldn’t choose one bride, therefore, I picked two.

The reveal of both the designer and dress of Kristen’s wedding gown in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″, was probably the best kept secret in Hollywood film fashion this year. It took nearly three months after the six month-long filming of “Breaking Dawn” was complete before fans learned that Bella Swan would marry her vampire love Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson) in a gown designed by Carolina Herrera. But, did we get to see the dress? No. Aside from brief peeks in the theatrical trailer, the film stayed in wedding tradition and no one got to see the gown in full until the day of her wedding — when “Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ hit theaters. From head-to-toe Bella looked beautiful. A braided chignon fastened with a sapphire and diamond vintage hair comb and Manolo Blahnik for Carolina Herrera crystal-beaded “Swan” pumps accessorized her fairytale ivory long-sleeve gown with Chantilly lace. I was enamored with the low-dipping waist surrounding a trail of buttons and the lace detail at the wrists. It took Ms. Herrera six months to create this handmade gown, and next year she’ll be taking orders of the dress from brides-to-be — which she will also hand-make.
There’s no doubt in my mind that Kate Middleton and Bella Swan will be two of the most memorable brides ever.

--thefashion-court.com

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The 15 Top Movie News Stories of 2011

2011 was a big year at the box office, with massive blockbusters ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"), emotional performances ("Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2") and instant classics ("Harry Potter and ..." oh, you get it) all converging to make this one of the most intriguing cinematic years in recent memory.

But as big as the year was at the theater, many of this year's biggest stories weren't on screen at all, but rather behind the scenes. Hollywood controversies, shocking deaths and studio intrigue provided just some of the surprising and unforgettable headlines that helped shape the year in film. With that in mind, then, here's a look at some of the stories from 2011 that you'll be talking about for years to come.

10. Controversy Surrounds 'The Help'

When "The Help" arrived in theaters this August, it quickly became one of the most successful dramas of the year -- and unquestionably the most controversial. What everyone could agree on was that the powerhouse cast turned in great performances, including Viola Davis and Octavia Spencer as two domestic servants in the pre-Civil Rights era South who share their life story with a young local would-be journalist (Emma Stone). But while some found the story an uplifting message of racial harmony, others, particularly in the African-American community, condemned the movie for literally having the story of the Civil Rights movement told by and through the white perspective, a subtext that they felt ironically undermined the entire purpose of the film. And with awards season almost upon us, chances are we won't see the end of this debate anytime soon.

5. Bella and Edward Finally Do It

After years of nearly blinding "Twilight" fanaticism, the moment fans have been waiting for finally arrived this year: Edward and Bella actually doing it. Fittingly, all that pent-up lust -- which is let loose during their honeymoon in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" -- is released in a violent explosion of passion that results in shredded pillows, a broken headboard and the conception of a mommy-eating monster vampire baby. All the debates over Team Edward vs. Team Jacob have been resolved, and by all accounts, the ultimate winners in the Bella sweepstakes are the fans themselves. It's about time.

1. The Amazing End to 'Harry Potter'

After over a decade of unparalleled film excitement -- and unmatched box office earnings -- J.K. Rowling's epic worldwide phenomenon about a boy wizard and the lizard man who hates him finally came to an end with "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2." And what an ending it was. With "Deathly Hallows: Part 1" having gotten all the set-up out of the way, "Part 2" was over two hours of pure, straight-up fangasm courtesy of the Battle of Hogwarts. They say that all good things must come to an end, but few things have ever come to a better ending than this. Just what fans will do to fill their time for the next decade, though, is another issue.

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‘Breaking Dawn’ Hair Colorist Explains Kristen Stewart’s Shade & Gives You Tips

Uber-talented celebrity hair colorist Jennifer J. gives you the inside scoop on coloring the strands of Kristen, R-Patz and more on the set of ‘Breaking Dawn’ and gives you tips for getting their looks!

Find out what the process was like to get Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson their most perfect hair colors yet and why the key on a film set is always consistency. Then learn Jennifer J.‘s hair color secret weapon. Hint: You can get it at a drugstore!

How would you describe Kristen’s color in Breaking Dawn?

She has auburn brown type of hair. A reddish-brown — so it’s like a chocolatey brown with rich red undertones. How hair colors change, I think that people are really looking to have more warmth in their hair. And I think that it’s [red undertones] much more flattering for every skin tone.

Did Kristen have any input into her color? 

“She just wanted to stay really close to Bella… but she was also very open to suggestions.”

How long did it take you to get Rob’s color just right?

“Originally, he was going to try and get away with not coloring his hair. I believe in the first film, that is his natural hair color. He just felt like if I don’t have to do it, let’s not. In general, men’s hair color is very natural looking, so even when you color men’s hair, you want it looking really natural — like a man. [For Breaking Dawn,] it had to be richer tones, more along the lines of Bella so they looked right together.”

Which character’s color was your favorite to create? Why?

“I loved doing Bella the most because it was really exciting for me — I’d watch all the films and see people’s hair colors change from scene to scene and film to film. As a hair colorist, I’m obsessive about color, and I finally got my hands on it!”

Can you share any hair coloring secrets?

“The basis for everything I do in color is layering, so everybody I did, I was layering color. I also like to seal everything with a gloss. I feel like people at home, if they want to get something they saw in film, go to your hairdresser and get them to give you the shiniest gloss they can give you or go out and buy a gloss that would work with your hair color. It could totally be a clear gloss. If you’ve never colored your hair or if you are 14 and you’re not ready or your mom won’t let you, you can still do a clear gloss.”

According to Jennifer, a gloss can even makes your hair easier to style and can tame frizziness. What a great tip!

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Bella a rising baby name, to no one's surprise

BabyCenter has released its annual lists of the Top 100 baby names of the year for girls and boys. Check them out here, and marvel at how unique the most popular names actually sound to someone who remembers when Jennifer was No. 1. Twilightmoms appear to be losing their love of Isabella, which has now dropped to No. 3, below Sophia and Emma. (Isabella was No. 2 last year, and No. 1 in 2009.) But the good news, the more casual Bella is definitely on the rise: It was No. 67 in 2009, No. 49 in 2010, and No. 26 in 2011.

On the boys’ side, Jacob is at No. 5, while Edward is nowhere on the list. The wolf wins at something! Aiden remains the No. 1 boys’ name, for the seventh year in a row.

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'Twilight' Studio Wins Legal Challenge Against Retailer Selling Bella Swan Jacket

How a jacket advertised as helping young girls land "the hottest vampire in high school" led to legal trouble for B.B. Dakota.

Summit Entertainment, no doubt celebrating the smash box office success of the latestTwilight film, has scored another victory. The studio has prevailed on most of the issues in a summary judgment ruling against a retailer that was advertising for sale a jacket worn by "Bella Swan."

In 2010, B.B. Dakota was hit with a copyright and trademark infringement claim for promoting a blue cotton canvas jacket by telling young girls that "Bella Swann (sic) wears this jacket in Twilight and scores the hottest vampire in high school, and so can you!"

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Bella's jacket quickly became part of fashion lore.

Entertainment Weekly detailed how it got into the film;Women's Wear Daily wrote that it was "the stuff that legends are made of"; MTV pronounced that the jacket "brings you this much closer to Robert Pattinson"; Stylist.com called it "love at first bite, er, sight." And SoJones.com mooned that it was "very vampirelicious."

Only problem was that Summit had never licensed the jacket. A trade dress vampire had bitten the goodwill of its own mark, so Summit demanded destruction of the jacket stock.

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B.B. Dakota defended itself several ways. First, the retailer claimed that it had a valid license. B.B. Dakota initially wanted to republish the image used onEntertainment Weekly's website on its own, but was told that it needed permission from Summit. One of BB Dakota's public relations reps then had an e-mail conversation with Amanda Boury, a Summit PR rep, and asked for permission to "highlight the jacket on [the] website along with the image from the movie," Boury responded "Ok."

But B.B. Dakota was alleged to have not used the EW image. Rather, she created "hangtags" affixed to another image of the Bella character. The image came from Summit's promotional posters.

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Nevertheless, B.B. Dakota said it still was in the clear because its use was a "nominative fair use," meaning that the retailer was deploying the trademark to describe Summit's product rather than its own. In the past, courts have allowed such "nominative fair use" so long as the product in question is not readily identifiable without use of the mark, that a user only uses so much of the mark as necessary, and that the use of the mark doesn't suggest sponsorship or endorsement.

(Twi-hards, let us introduce thee to what the 9th Circuit has to say about New Kids on the Block merchandise.)

Judge Gary Allen Feess has rejected B.B. Dakota's fair use arguments. He finds that "there is a real question as to whether any use was necessary given the fact that the jacket had been successfully marketed for two to three years before the first Twilight movie was released."

Perhaps even more damaging, the judge rules that the defendant "made far more extensive use of Summit's marks and copyrighted materials than was necessary," including taking the image of Bella and the actual Twilight mark with its particular font.

If B.B. Dakota can take any solace in Judge Feess' decision, it's that Summit hasn't fully prevailed just yet on the issue of damages, or whether its trademark was diluted by the retailer's use.

Strangely, that's only because Summit hasn't been fully convincing on whether its mark is famous and distinctive enough.

Sure, the films have grossed more than $1 billion, but the judge points out that the Twilightmarks are used elsewhere and that the studio hasn't presented evidence such as consumer surveys that show the public recognizes Twilight marks as sufficiently famous. The judge rules this is an issue of material fact that could be subject to a trial.

Still, Summit has a strong edge here. The studio has established a likelihood of dilution, based on various other factors, Meaning that Summit at least gets a favorable decision as it continues to diligently police its trademarks on Twilight. It's now up to the studio to decide whether to rest there or go further.

Don't be surprised to see Summit, which has made some $63 million from licensed merchandise, have its own jacket in store. According to the decision, Summit has sold clothing bearing Twilight marks since 2008.

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Bella & Edward's 'Twilight' Wedding By the Numbers

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We're just going to say it — recreating the wedding in "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1" is easier said than done.
For starters, not every bride and groom are as gorgeous (and skinny) as Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Secondly, and more importantly, most people don't have the Cullens' endless cash flow accumulated over centuries and centuries. Sadly, the average "Twilight" fan hasn't had that many years to save for a wedding.
Still, we were curious what it would take, so we asked wedding planner Rebecca Joyce from Just About Married to help us break down the "Breaking Dawn" nuptials by the number and approximate the Cullens' budget (assuming they had 100 guests).

Bella's Garb

The Dress: Custom Carolina Herrera gowns start at $25,000. (Before you totally hyperventilate with sticker shock, remember that you can get the official replica by Alfred Angelo for only $799).
The Veil: $300
The Headpiece: The diamond and sapphire clip Renee and Charlie give Bella on her wedding day is a family heirloom and is therefore priceless. (However, you can pick up a precious stone-free replica at Hot Topic for $28).
The Shoes: Manolo Blahnik Swan Embellished Satin Pumps, $1,295 at Neiman Marcus.
Hair & Makeup: Free. Bridesmaids (and future sisters-in-law) Alice and Rosalie did the honors.

The Ceremony

The Invitations: $3,125. Connor Fine Engraver & Stationer designed the invites for the movie. Each envelope is hand-addressed and finished with a silver tissue lining and wax seal. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this starts at $25 apiece (and you always want to order 125 percent of your ideal number of guests).
The Venue: Holding the ceremony and reception in the Cullens' backyard saved the gang a pretty penny.
The Officiant: $500
Flowers: $40,000 to $50,000 would cover the vast and opulent flowers, "as well as the supporting structures, installation and labor costs," Joyce says. Keep in mind the white blooms covered the entire altar, the aisle and created a canopy over the entire event. No way Emmett could handle all of that.
Bridal Bouquet: $200
Custom-Made Benches: $9,000. "It looks like they seat only four people each, and would cost about $350 per bench to make," Joyce explains.

The Reception

The Band: $8,000, assuming they played as guests arrived and throughout the ceremony, cocktail hour and reception. This also includes the cost of having a wedding band learn Iron and Wine's "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" for the first dance.
The Food: $10,000. Even though they're not human, we're sure the Cullens wouldn't miss a beat and would serve the finest gourmet meal available in Forks. Figure the $100 per vampire went to a blood bank in an effort to avoid them dining on the other guests.
Table Linens and Other Rentals: $3,000.
The Drinks: $3,000. Charlie Swan makes a reference to expensive champagne, so we figured on two cases of either Dom Perignon or Veuve Cliquot. Given that most of the guests were underage (or at least "underage") or preferred something of a richer hue, that should cover the bar.
The Cake: $2,000.
Outdoor Dance Floor: $5,000, also includes lighting.

The Grand Total: $117,448

--nextmovie.com

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Breaking Dawn Skin Care: Get Bella's Beautiful Bridal Glow

This just in: For the wedding scene in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (read my review here if you missed it. Kristen Stewart’s makeup artist Stacey Panepinto turned to Dr.Hauschka to keep Bella looking perfectly smooth and moisturized. Read on...

Says Stacey, “When Stewart’s makeup needed a pick-me-up I dabbed Dr.Hauschka Moisturizing Day Cream on her forehead, cheek bones and cheeks to refresh the makeup and keep her skin glowing. “

Dr. Hauschka Moisturizing Day Cream retails for $40 at dr.hauschka.com.
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Bella's 'Breaking Dawn' Wedding Dresses: Which Would You Wear?

Not going to lie, I don't think I can choose.  They are both beautiful in their own right.

It was a "Breaking Dawn" wedding favor we hadn't seen coming: Bella Swan in not one but two gorgeous gowns. There was the form-fitting Carolina Herrera confection we'd long expected, of course, but in a pre-nuptial nightmare, we also saw the soon-to-be Mrs. Cullen flaunt a very different frock at a gruesome, blood-soaked ceremony.

Now, whether brides rush out to purchase the elegant Carolina Herrera remains to be seen, but retailers are making the dress easier to come by than an at-home sonogram machine. Designer Alfred Angelo worked alongside Summit Entertainment to produce a replica of the gown, which hit store racks Monday for a relatively reasonable $799. And next year, Carolina herself will sell the gown at her CHNY boutiques (no word on the price tag just yet). But am I the only one who would much rather wear the nightmare dress (so to speak)?

Don't get me wrong, the Carolina Herrera number is beautiful, and much more fitting of the aesthetic Stephenie Meyer describes in her final "Twilight" novel, but if I were to select a gown for my own wedding, I'd pick the poufy, strapless number designed by Michael Wilkinson and his "Breaking Dawn" costume department.

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Twi-Hards

So your BFF/girlfriend/sister/daughter loves "Twilight," huh? Like, a whole lot?

If you're looking for a gift for that special Twi-hard in your life, you've got a plethora of options, from books to jewelry to the ravioli Bella ate on her first date with Edward. Seriously.

We guarantee that somewhere in our list of 15 gifts for female "Twilight" fans (sorry, Male Twi-Hard), you'll find something that your favorite Twi-hard is going to find Twi-awesome.

Bella's Wedding and Engagement Rings

Maybe your favorite Twi-hard can't marry Edward Cullen, but at least you can give her the gift of Bella's wedding and engagement rings. Just don't tell her Edward gave them to her. That'd be mean.

'Breaking Dawn' Soundtrack and Score

The "Breaking Dawn" soundtrack boasts a lineup of Iron & Wine, Bruno Mars and The Joy Formidable; but those who like their "Twilight" music instrumental (or who pre-ordered the soundtrack months ago) may prefer Carter Burwell's evocative score.

'Twilight' Perfume and Nail Polish

The Immortal Twilight perfume is meant to "emulate the way Bella smells to Edward." We're not exactly sure what that means, either, but it must smell delicious. For the less olfactory-minded, the nail polish collection comes in 12 shades, with the Cullen crest on each bottle.

Bella's Hair Comb

A Twi-girl will feel as pretty as a bride with this (fake) sapphire-encrusted replica of the hair comb Bella wears on her wedding day. It belonged to her grandmother, so it's her "something old" -- though not quite as old as the groom.

Custom 'Breaking Dawn' Hi-Tops

These Converse Hi-Tops, hand-painted with 'Breaking Dawn' artwork, are each one-of-a-kind. Just like vampires.

Bella's Mushroom Ravioli from Bella Italia

In "Twilight," Bella and Edward have their first date at Bella Italia. Now you can order the restaurant's "signature" mushroom ravioli, just like Bella did ... and, as Bella Italia's website proudly proclaims, "enjoy an authentic 'bite' at home." (We didn't write it! They did!)

Renesmee's Locket

Bella gave Renesmee this locket inscribed with the French phrase "plus que ma propre vie" ("more than my own life"). It's the perfect gift if you're a Twi-mom with a Twi-daughter, or if you just know someone who likes shiny things.

'Breaking Dawn Part 1: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion'

After seeing the movie 16 times, a "Twlight" fan's going to need these full-color photos of the cast, sets and locations from "Breaking Dawn" to keep on her bedside table -- it'll almost be like getting postcards from Edward and Bella on their honeymoon! Almost.

'Breaking Dawn' Edward Fleece Blanket

Cuddle up with Edward ... okay, well, a fleece blanket with his face on it, which will keep Team Edward's fans warmer than a vampire would AND probably isn't going to break the headboard.

Alice's Necklace

As Jan Brady -- or Alice Cullen -- might say, why is everything always Bella, Bella, Bella?! Twi-hards on Team Alice can display their loyalty with this stylish necklace. But somehow they already knew we would say that.

Isle Esme Tote Bag

It isn't that easy to vacation on Isle Esme, site of Edward and Bella's magical honeymoon. Anyone who slings this tote bag over her shoulder, though, may FEEL like she went there. Perhaps throw in a spray tan, too?

'Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2'

"Twilight" fans who know the books and movies inside and out haven't seen Bella's story told this way: vividly illustrated in graphic novel form. The just-released Volume 2 covers "Twilight" from Chapter 14 to the end of the book.

Bella Wolf & Heart Charm Bracelet

Team Edward? Team Jacob? Why choose? There's room for both a werewolf AND a vampire's love ... on this charm bracelet, anyway.

'Twilight' Quotes iPad Case

This iPad case displays one's love of "Twilight" to the world and also serves as a handy reference guide -- not that any self-respecting Twi-hard doesn't already know every "Twilight" quote by heart.

'The Twilight Saga: The Official Illustrated Guide'

The encyclopedia of all things "Twilight" has definitions, maps, charts and illustrations galore. Even the most uber-obsessed Twi-hard may learn a thing or two.

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Bella Swan’s Wedding Dress Hits Stores

The official replica of Bella Swan’s wedding dress arrives in stores today, on the heels of a record-breaking opening weekend for the movie. Carolina Herrera designed the dress Kristen Stewart wears in the film.
Back in May, bridal retailer Alfred Angelo began working with Summit Entertainment to replicate the wedding dress in time for the film’s November premiere, under a confidentiality agreement that designer Michael Shettel jokes was “signed in blood.” The company, which used undisclosed code names for the Twilight dress project, limited its circle of principals involved to only about four people, the designer said. Mr. Shettel was also invited to the Los Angeles movie set to view the original dress.
The “Bella” dress shipped secretly to stores, with photos and inventory unveiled today.
The gown, which retails for $799 at Alfred Angelo stores nationwide, features long lace-trimmed sleeves, a Chantilly-inspired lace applique trim and a plunging cut-out illusion back. While the cinematic gown is in silk, the replica gown uses liquid satin. “The stitching on the bodice is the same, and the lace detailing is similar,” Mr. Shettel says. “There were pricing issues to try to get it down to $799. That was the biggest issue more than design issues.”
“It really is for a Twilight fan because it does represent what the film is about,” Mr. Shettel says. “[But] I think the silhouette transcends may different viewpoints.”
This is not the first movie film replica dress that Alfred Angelo has undertaken. According to a spokeswoman, the company, founded in 1934, also produced replicas of Elizabeth Taylor’s wedding dress from 1950′s “Father of the Bride.”
And when dealing with fictional characters, one hopes there is no messy, unexpected divorce to deal with when trying to sell starry-eyed brides on their fairy tale wedding.

--wsj.com

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