Do or don't: Salt and pepper hair

I know some women would rather die than let their peers see their grey roots (like those 80 year old ladies we see with jet black hair or bleached blonde locks...yikes!). But I think if the hair is healthy and cut in a chic 'do, it can be totally statement-making and expressive of one's confidence and natural beauty.

What do you guys think?

(Image via Pinterest)

A Guide to Summer Weddings: Clutch Essentials

wedding guest essentials. by rimi featuring a floral brooch

I don't know about you, but I've certainly been guilty, many a time, for overpacking suitcases and overstuffing purses. I've since improved my packing skills, and I'd like to help you avoid overpacking this wedding season. In this post, I'll show you my favorite must-haves for guests of summer weddings, along with a couple of packing tips:

Giveaway!

 

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Today, I have a very special treat for you guys! I will be giving away two pairs of earrings to two lucky ladies, courtesy of Susan of Libellula Jewelry and Cicada Silver, whose earrings are so earthy and bohemian and always seem remind me of beautiful fountain gardens.

For a chance to win...
1) Follow An Air of Surprise via GFC (and tell me the name you follow under)
2) 'Follow' Susan's blog OR 'follow' Susan on Twitter!

For two extra entries, 'follow' me on Twitter...easy!

This giveaway will end on Monday, June 4th at noon EST.

Susan, thank you, dear! Best wishes, everyone!

Have a nice weekend!

Three cheers for a long weekend!! Today I woke up early (read: before noon) and did my big sissy's hair for her 20th birthday weekend (Happy Birthday, Rachel!!). And tomorrow, Al and I are setting out to enjoy our city's big jazz festival...can't wait!

What's on your weekend agenda? Busting out your new swimsuit? Sippin' (virgin) margaritas poolside? Heading down to the beach? Do tell!

P.S. If you haven't already, follow me on Twitter, now! You'll see mini hauls, nummy recipes I'm trying, and daily ramblings from your's truly...go, go, go!

(Top image via Ruffles and Pleats)

Do or don't: Neon nails

Almost every time I get my nails done, I either go for clear or a pale pink, simply because, without fail, by the next day the polish will have chipped off of at least one of my nails. This time around, I think I'll go for something different: neon nails. They're so bright and fun for the summer, especially 'Rare' by Illamasqua, and it's a such lovely way to take part in this pervasive neon trend.

What do you think? Yay or nay?

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