Beauty and the Drink

Like every girl on the planet, I'm in love with the Twilight Saga. So it's no surprise that the girls and I headed out to the theater last Thursday night to see Eclipse.  It has pretty much become our tradition - make a date, have some cocktails (yea happy hour!!!), then watch the movie. Not only do I get to spend quality time with my gals, but I get to drool over the boys (hey, it's my only free pass okay?!)!!

And I have to say, I really liked the movie this time. Here's why: 

1. Hot Boys - need I say more?  I was happy to see another yummy boy added to the Saga - Riley!!!! (too bad he got chomped by a werewolf)
2. Jasper and Rosalie's backstories were incorporated. FINALLYYYYYY we got backstories!!!!!
3. The Tent Scene - I was dying to see how this would turn out in real life because it was super steamy in the book! 
4. Action, action, action! - Since we never get to see fangs in the Twilight Saga, it was kind of cool to at least see the vamps and werewolves fight.  A girls gotta have a little danger! 
5. The New Victoria: Brice Dallas Howard - Let's face it, I wanted to compare her to Rachelle Lefevre (don't lie, you did too).  Don't get me wrong, Brice made her vamp look a little scary at times, but I missed Rachelle. Maybe it's because I read the books after Twilight came out, so I pictured her while I was reading the books. 

All in all, the movie was fabulous - way better than the last two.   In fact, I managed to see it twice over the weekend.  *giggle*  Eclipse has amped me up for Breaking Dawn. And you can bet that the girls and I won't be breaking tradition for that one. LOL 

Oh yea one last thing, I forgot to mention that I bought the Eclipse Soundtrack as well. Those that have been following me on Twitter know what I thought - that it was just okay.  I guess I was expecting more growth on this one or perhaps a different direction. As I was listening to the album, it reminded me a lot of the New Moon soundtrack.  Even though I absolutely adore many of the artists on the Eclipse album - Florence + The Machine, The Bravery, Sia, Vampire Weekend, Band of Horses, Metric - it still held that NM vibe for me.  Oh well.  Its worth a listen for you music lovers out there, Heavy In Your Arms and My Love are my favorite songs, so check those out first.

And on that note, I leave you with some pics of the night - thanks girls for making it a fun night!

Me and Laura @ Thirsty Bear Brewery before the movie. (yes, I'm wearing TEMPTU)

Sarah - flowers anyone? Sarah and Lacey - martinis @ Annabelle's

Groove Armada Black Light

I just went to an album preview party for this at the W hotel in SF.  Didn't hear a song off this album, which is a shame because it is awesome! I adore 80's synth pop so maybe that's why I love this album so much.  Check out 'Paper Romance' - it rocks!

Timbaland Shock Value II

I'm loving the beats and the collaborations on this album.  All the songs are fab and my faves are 'Lose Control', 'Meet in Tha Middle' and 'Can you Feel It'.  My only wish is that I could permanently delete the Miley Cyrus tune.  In any case, this is a great party album - there's a song for everyone.

bt These Hopeful Machines

I can't stop listening to this. It reminds me so much of his music from Movement In Still Life and R&R.  But this sounds more grown up. I'm loving all the beats and sounds that he's perfectly placed throughout the album.  bt you've captured my heart once again.

Album images courtesy of CD Universe.

Tara's Shiny Vegas CelebrationWhen I had my Shiny Vegas Birthday Celebration 2 weeks ago, I knew we had to make the perfect playlist for the pre-party.  Some of the songs were oldies (but goodies) from past Vegas trips, and some just came out this year.  Either way, everyone loved the music!  Oh yea, and in case you're wondering, people were instructed to bring crazy hats or sunglasses - so much FUN!

Track Number - Track Title - Artist
1 - I'm In The House - Steve Aoki ft. Zuper Blahq
2 - Shots - LMFAO/Lil Jon
3 - I Shake I Move - LMFAO
4 - Audacity Of Huge - Simian Mobile Disco
5 - Carry Out w. Justin Timberlake - Timbaland
6 - Move for Me - Kaskade
7 - Waking Up In Vegas - Katy Perry
8 - 1901 - Phoenix
9 - Manhattan - Kings Of Leon
10 - The Reeling - Passion Pit
11 - Moonlight Party - Fonzerelli
12 - Vegas - Calvin Harris
13 - It's True - Axwell & Sebastian Ingrosso Vs Salem Al Fakir
14 - Get Crazy - LMFAO
15 - Angel On My Shoulder (EDX's Be - Kaskade
16 - TiK ToK - Ke$ha
17 - Shooting Stars - Bang raiders
18 - Heartbeats - Grum
19 - She Got It - Vandalism & Angger Dimus
20 - Lets Go To Work (Douster Remix) - Bryan Cox
21 - La La La - LMFAO
22 - Flashback - Calvin Harris
23 - Toyfriend [Ft. Wynter Gordon] - David Guetta
24 - What Happens at the Party - LMFAO
25 - Hard - Rihanna Ft.Jeezy
26 - On To the Next One (feat. Swizz Beatz) - Jay-Z
27 - Blah Blah Blah Feat. 3OH!3 - Ke$ha
28 - Leaving U 4 the Groove - LMFAO
29 - Little Secrets - Passion Pit
30 - Starry Eyes - Ellie Goulding
31 - Let's Make Nasty [Ft. Roxy Cottontail] [Afrojack Remix] - Larry Tee
32 - I Just Want To Call You My Bitch - David McCullen

When I heard the wolf howl in this song, I knew I had to see the video.  I love Shakira, but I wonder what she was thinking when she made this song?  Well, I think it will be perfect when Twilight comes out.  This will be in my head the whole time.  Now I howl at my boyfriend whenever I want his attention.

She Wolf - Shakira

Okay, okay I know what you are sayin' - this song is popular, that's why you like it.  But truth be told, its not because I've heard it so many times.  It's because it gets my booty shakin' every time I hear that "BOOM BOOM POW"!  And the fast electronic beat at the end makes me a happy girl.  So DJ's, if you want the floor packed with dancin' ladies - play this song.  It's guaranteed fun.

At least that is what I tell myself when I listen to this album! Ha! 

I can't seem to stop listening to Stanton Warriors Sessions Volume III.  I know it was released in 2008, but after seeing them live at Mezzanine SF a month ago - I'm still hooked!  They played a ton of songs from this album and had me dancin' all night long.  So much so that even the teensiest muscles in my hands hurt the next day. And no, I wasn't the one doing the crazy handstands.

Their music has me movin' n shakin' like Tom Cruise in Risky Business minus the tighty whities.  Check out some of the songs I had on replay: Club Action, Shifting Gears, Raw Meat / Blow The Whistle and Beggin'.