Let's Hear it for The Boys!

In case some of you didn't know- Men are more than welcome to join the Midwest Style Bloggers group as well!  We wanted to highlight one of the male bloggers in the network - Nick, at The Great Lakes Prep as well as a fun event hosted by him this weekend!

Check out the details for the Locally Brewed Tour over on the Great Lakes Prep blog!

Feeling that there was no niche for the prepsters not living in the deep south or in the heart of texas- he also launched a brand with some Midwest flavor, Floyver Press, featuring Midwest-centric apparel, accessories, koozies & prints.

Be sure to check out the shop & stop by the event if you're living in the area to support our talented network of Midwestern bloggers!

Summer Sandal Love with ShoeDazzle

The Midwest Style Bloggers network is partnering with ShoeDazzle to give you 25% off your first pair of full-price shoes! After taking a short quiz ShoeDazzle sends you a link to your own personal showroom featuring unique picks based on your personal style.  The selections are trendy, but affordable, which always makes shopping that much more fun!

We love these trendy sandals, perfect for a Midwest summer by the lake or to paired back to a sundress!

Get the Look (clockwise from Top): Gisela // Debbie // Jacey // Kylee  //Divya //Kody // Galya // Katima

To get the 25% off your pair, just click on the quiz below.We love all the silhouettes, the great price points, and Rachel Zoe's fun styling tips on the ShoeDazzle site!

We're dying to know which pairs are selected for you & which are your favorite of our summer sandal picks?

*Thank you to ShoeDazzle for sponsoring today's post (we love your shoes)!

Midwest Blogger Brunch!

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We're thrilled to be hosting the sweetest brunch of the summer {and we'd love to see you there!} In every state, on August 17th, we're getting bloggers together to meet, eat, and network to better connect with the Midwest community. We'll be clinking mimosas, dishing on blogging, and enjoying the company of other fabulous bloggers who live in your area. 

The details for Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin are being finalized now, but we could use your help! If you're interested in hosting the event in your state, send us an email at MidwestStyleBloggers@gmail.com. 

Expect an email with your state details soon! We hope to see you all there! 

Little Lessons in a Big City: DIY Balcony Furniture

Summer provides the perfect opportunity to get outside and tackle some of those DIY projects you've been pinning!  We love Chelsea's DIY furniture set she and her man built! It has us itching to head to the closest hardware store to get to work!

Check out the full post here!

Make sure to follow Chelsea from Little Lessons in a Big City on twitter & facebook!

Raspberry Lemonade Cocktails via Hello, Mr Rabbit

If this tasty homemade cocktail isn't the epitome of summertime, we don't know what is! Check out this  cocktail & made from scratch raspberry lemonade recipe from Missouri blogger, Hello, Mr. Rabbit. 

They're perfect for a summer picnic, just pack away in individual mason jars!

Raspberry Lemonade Cocktail via Hello, Mr. Rabbit

What's your favorite summer beverage?

Katalina Girl: Favery Giveaway

Happy Friday! TGIF! We thought we'd share a little Friday giveaway!

One of our co-founders, Katelyn of Katalina Girl is hosting a Favery bracelet giveaway on her blog! Make sure to take advantage of it! 

Favery brings its customers exceptional jewelry at great prices, and they're on a mission to help accessorize everyone's outfit with unique designer jewelry. These bracelets retail at $120 and are sold at Neiman Marcus, Urban Outfitters and have been featured in designer, Mara Hoffman's runway shows. Check out more info on Favery here!

The winner will be announced next Monday the 17th!

Find the giveaway here!

Exploring Local Festivals w/ Mindful Closet

One of the BEST things about living in the Midwest are all of the local festivals. We love this post from St. Louis blogger, Mindful Closet about  a mini roadtrip to Southern Illinois' International Horseradish festival. Whether it's a local delicacy, bands, or carnival rides- this is what summer in the Midwest is all about!

image via Mindful Closet

What are your favorite local summer festivals? In Wisconsin we love bratfest & summerfest concerts!

{Closed} Giveaway: Go Blog Social Conference Ticket

Midwest Style Bloggers are happy to host today's giveaway for a chance to win a ticket {worth the early bird special of $99} for the Go Blog Social Conference. Founded by two amazing Kansas City ladies, Sarah from Sarah Scoop & Kat from Everyday Chic Style, it is the first social media and blogging conference in Kansas City.  

Go Blog Social was born by bloggers, for bloggers with the aspirations of bringing together women and men passionate about the world of social networking.

Designed to inform, educate and inspire, Blog Social brings bloggers, social media experts and businesses together for a two-day event to connect-the-dots.

Go Blog Social Conference is a destination to meet online friends in-person, connect with businesses, learn about the social industry and gain the tools to grow. Whether you’re just starting out or a blog veteran, interested in building your brand or a business, Blog Social offers the information, advice and expertise to help you do just that.

We have an amazing line up for you!  Speakers include: How Sweet it Is, Coordinately Yours, Bake Your Day, Melanie Knopke, Ampersand Design Studio, Mae Badiyan, Career Girl Network, Penny Pinchin’ Mom, Never Stay at Home Stay at Home Mom, Chasing Davies,A Complete Waste of Makeup, Meg Biram, Emily Walters, J’s Everyday Fashion, and Corri McFadden.

Until June 15 we have an early bird rate of just $99.  We hope many of you will take advantage of this great deal.  We can’t wait to see you August 2-3 to get social and get excited about blogging. Look out for more details for a Midwest Style Blogger meet up at the event!

You can purchase your ticket here.

Also, we are thrilled to be giving away a ticket to Go Blog Social to a lucky Midwest Style Blogger.  Fill out the form below to be entered to win. Good luck! :)

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