I'm now on Bloglovin'!

I've been thinking for a while that it might be a good idea to add my blog to Bloglovin', a site that allows you to keep track of your favorite blogs, as well as provide another outlet for readers to keep up with your latest posts. I realize that quite a few people don't have Google accounts, so this seems like a good way to let them in on the fun as well! Click the link below to follow!

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P.S. Is your blog on Bloglovin'? What's you favorite blog to read? (You can see just a few of my faves in the left side bar!)

(Images via We Heart It)

Giveaway!

Sara runs PriorToThis, a handmade jewelry shop based in West Virginia that she opened just four months ago! Sara has been gracious enough to offer up this beautiful pair of earrings, featuring jasper stones and tiny copper beads. These earrings have such a warm, earthy feel. I'd love to wear them with a pleated maxi skirt and a shoulder-bearing knit blouse.

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Just leave a comment below and follow An Air of Surprise via Google Friend Connect or via Bloglovin'.

For additional entries, you can (1) stop buy her shop and tell me one other item you like, (2) heart her shop on Etsy, (3) like her shop on Facebook, (4) follow her shop on Twitter and/or (5) follow this blog on Bloglovin' (note: you only get this extra entry if you also follow on GFC!). So that's six potential entries! Just be sure to let me know which one(s) you've done in separate comments.

This giveaway with end Monday, August 29th at 1 PM EST and a winner will be selected at random later that day. If the winner does not respond within three days, a new winner will be chosen. Please ensure that there is a way for me to contact you.

Thanks so much, Sara, and best wishes, everyone!

UPDATE: Please, only leave a comment if you're entering the giveaway. Thanks!

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Have a darling weekend

Ahh! It's only been a few days and I already miss blogging terribly. I simply don't have as much time to browse all of these wonderful blogs and find nifty things to show you as I'd like. But, perhaps I'll be able to catch up on that this weekend. What are you doing this weekend? Treating yourself to a pretty dress? Trying out some new makeup? Learning how to skateboard? Do tell!

(Images via We Heart It)

What's you favorite style of jeans?

I've always loved the way skinny jeans fit me, but with autumn so close, I've taken a big interest in the flared, wide-leg, '70s-esque type of denim. But, what about you? What's your favorite style of jeans? Super-long, wide-leg jeans? What about loose-fitting Levi's that you can stuff into your boots?

(Images via We Heart It)

Engagement Session: Marnell & Matt

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I came across these engagement photos last week and I just couldn't help but show them to you all. Marnel is a painter, Matthew loves pottery and they met as students at Howard University in Washington D.C. Don't they look like such a fun, dapper couple? What makes them even cooler is they love running and even take salsa lessons!

P.S. Her purple pumps are gorgeous! You can get similar ones here.