Nov 16, 2009

Oh, that seductive ‘Twilight’ merchandiseBy Melissa MagsaysayLATimes.com

Sashaying through Lakewood Mall one day last week, Diana Garcia was a walking testament to the power of the “Twilight” saga.

A Volturi pendant hung around the 16-year-old’s neck, and her T- shirt was emblazoned with the words, “It never made sense for you to love me. I always knew that” — the same sigh-inducing phrase Bella says to Edward in “New Moon,” the second part of the book/movie series, which opens in theaters Friday.

“I have a lot of ‘Twilight’ clothing. Probably 10 ‘Twilight’ shirts and two or three ‘New Moon’ T-shirts, also some accessories like a heart necklace that breaks in two and this ‘New Moon’ ring,” Diana says, showing off a ring engraved with a saying from the movie, worn on the fourth finger of her left hand.

Her friend Isaac Bravo, also 16, wasn’t wearing any “Twilight”-branded clothing on this outing, but he said he too has amassed several T-shirts, a ring and the same Volturi necklace as Diana.

They are both huge fans of the books and movie, drawn by the story of forbidden love. “Not being able to be with someone because of your parents or other circumstances is something all teenagers go through,” Diana says. “It’s nice to read these books and watch these movies so you don’t feel like you’re the only one.”

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