Midwest Style Bloggers is on Pinterest!

We have exciting news! The Midwest Style Bloggers group is now on pinterest! In addition to our shared Midwest Blogger Love board, we are looking for guest pinners of boards for each Midwest state. The guest pinners will share their favorite shops, restaurants, local sights & style!

Be sure to follow the Midwest Style Bloggers pinterest page & comment below or send us an email to let us know if you want to be added as a guest pinner to represent your state!

What else would you like to see from our pinterest page?

You're Invited....

We love promoting upcoming local events around the Midwest, so we're excited to share some details around the Madison, Wisconsin  J.Crew styling event this Thursday, May 23rd! Bloggers and fashionistas are invited welcome to come for treats, drinks, and a sneak peak and the June collection. Plus, you're more than welcome to take photos and share about the event with your readers - it should be a fun night!

Have an event you'd like us to share? Email it to us at MidwestStyleBloggers@gmail.com and we'll be happy to share it on our blog/events page! 

Neon Spring Accessories// via Les Lately

Michigan blogger, Leslie, of Les Lately shows off the neon accessory trend for Spring in one of her latest posts! These neon pieces are a great way to brighthen up an outfit (how bout those shoes?!)

See more personal style & trends on Leslie's blog, Les Lately!

Healthy Chicken Enchiladas // via Life, Scraps & Ink

You don't have to be Martha Stewart to create delicious meals from scratch! We love this recipe for chicken enchiladas with avocado cream from Wisconsin blogger Life, Scraps & Ink and her helpful hint about using the slow-cooker to cook shredded chicken while at work! 

We are anxious to try out her recipe this week!

Shag Jacket // via Megann at Dash of Glamm

One of the cardinal rules of a midwest blogger is that you must have a collection of cute coats. Let's be real, it's the only way to make long winters feel a bit more bearable.

How amazing is this shag coat from one of our chicago bloggers Megann at Dash of Glamm?

image via Dash of Glamm

We are continuously inspired by our members' styles and creativity! Be on the lookout for a new MW style bloggers badge for your site- coming soon!

Midwest Pinterest Love

We've been loving following fabulous pins of our Midwest Style Bloggers community! From seriously incredible style posts, printables and inspirations. If you haven't already - check out what we have going on our Pinterest page here

Check out some our favorite pins from this week!

Love these fabulous outfit posts a la The Brunette One, My New Favorite Outfit, The Sweetest Thing, and Sugar and Stripes

We're also loving this printable Oscar Ballot made by the incredibly talented Danielle of Life's A Journal!

Lastly, we're loving Lauren's collaboration for La Petite Fashionista Magazine - snap a photo of your arm party and it could be featured in her next issue. Instagram her @lapetitefashionista, Twitter @LPFashionista, or Pinterest #LPFMag. 

Can't wait to see next week's fabulous Pins - have a great weekend everyone!

Stripes x Polka Dots // via Katalina Girl

Midwest girls look stylish even in the blizzard-like conditions we're facing this week! We love Iowa blogger, Katelyn of Katalina Girl's print-mixing look and how awesome is that DIY neck tie? 

See more of Katelyn's chic personal style & fashion advice on her blog! Stay warm in this awful winter weather midwest bloggers!

Wanderlust - Midwest Edition

Have you been bit by the travel bug? Maybe it's this cold Midwest weather, but we're having a serious case of wanderlust!

 Lauren at La Petite Fashionista and Maya at Charmingly Styled are sharing their dream destinations on their blogs this week. Where are you daydreaming about traveling to?

Beachy Retreat:

Via Lauren

Parisian Chic:

via Maya

Treat Your Self!

I think we can all agree on two of the most important things in life are fashion and food {especially tasty treats}. In the wise words of Aziz Ansari it's important to "Treat yo self" on a regular basis {see what we're talking about here}

Check out these delicious recipes from the Midwest community that will make you run to your kitchen for joy!

Laura of Beauty and The Beard's Raspberry Cream Cheese Pie Tarts

Candise of Sugar and Stripes - Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes

Ashley of Turquoise and Teale's Peanut Butter Jelly Smoothie

Lindsey of LSilverStyle's Zucchini Cupcakes with Greek Yogurt Frosting

Sequins & Stripes // To Live for Style

Minnesota blogger & model agent Katie, at To Live for Style is rocking the perfect friday look in sequins and stripes. We love the mixing of prints & chic style. Check out her blog!

Happy Friday to all of our Midwest bloggers!

Valentine's Day Love from the Midwest

With Valentine's Day tomorrow, we are so feeling the love in the Midwest! This is a roundup of some posts from around the blogosphere from our midwest bloggers that are perfect for the occasion!

Currently Coveting: [Valentine's Day edition] via Missouri Blogger Turquoise & Teale

We seriously need that Kate Spade "Eat Cake for Breakfast Mug" & love the idea of a sweet note to start the day for your loved ones!

Valentine's Day Nails via Minnesota blogger Rachel's Lookbook

We love this sweet pink, red & white look, especially when paired w/ a bow ring!

a Paint Swatch Heart Banner via Wisconsin blogger, Sugar and Stripes

this would be the perfect DIY to work on tonight for a Valentine's day tablescape.

Valentine's Week// Date Night via Missouri blogger, Go for the Glam

We love this feminine take on a Valentine's date look (see both the dressy & casual looks in her post!)

Love from the Midwest!

Midwest Blogger Q&A: Danielle // Life's A Journal

One of the things we're excited to do on our Midwest Style Bloggers page is put a spotlight on our talented members so you can get to know people from the midwest blogging community, read their tips, & get the details on their favorite things about their hometown.

Our first Q&A is with the lovely Danielle, of Life's a Journal!

Name – Danielle Bruflodt

Blog Name – Life's A Journal (editor's note: P.S.  be sure to check out her etsy shop too!)

Hometown – Originally from Mabel, Minnesota...currently at home in Madison, Wisconsin.

1) How would you describe your blog in a few sentences?  

A creative outlet that over the course of 4 years has manifested itself into what some would call a blossoming little blog. 

2) What’s your favorite part about your corner of the Midwest?

It didn't take me long to fall in love with Madison. My husband and I relocated here from Minneapolis about 18 months ago. One trip to the Farmer's market around Capitol Square and I was sold! Our favorite summer activity is hopping on our bikes and spending our entire Saturday riding around the city and visiting various bars, restaurants, shops and patios. 

3) Favorite local place to shop? 

Shopping was one of my biggest fears when moving to a smaller city....but I quickly found that West Towne was the mall of my dreams. It was the first mall that had some of my favorite stores all in one place: J.Crew, H & M, Bare Escentuals, Sephora, & Forever21. 

4) When you’re not blogging, what can you be found doing? 

Working from home as an information & social media manager, contributing at BeautyBets.com, playing with our Jack Russell Terrier, Walter,  decorating our new house (we moved last week!), or anxiously awaiting the next Downton Abbey episode.

5) What do you love about being a Midwestern blogger? 

I think the blogosphere in the Midwest is very welcoming:  we're all here to support, help and promote each other. 

6) What’s your best blogging advice? 

If it feels like work you're not doing it right. Blogging is supposed to be fun---it shouldn't be a chore to make yourself sit down and put together a post. 

7) What are you looking forward to from the Midwest Blogging Community? 

Meeting more creative minds! Whether it's in real life or just online it's great to connect with people that not only have similar interests...but can relate to the stress of juggling a full-time job, blogging, tweeting, promoting & managing an etsy shop, etc., and are there for you when you just want to rant about instagram crashing or last night's pinterest downage. 

Find more of Danielle at:

Twitter:  @JournalingMrs   Instagram: @JournalingMrs   Facebook: Lifes'a Journal

Keep checking back on the Midwest Style Bloggers page for more blogger features, hometown spotlights, and our favorite new posts from our members!

Valentine's Day Flower Guide // LSilver Style

Milwaukee blogger, LSilver Style created a handy guide for the guys out there to help pick the right bouquet for their lucky lady for Valentine's Day!

Whether you're married or newly dating refer the guys in your life to her post for a little help!

What are your favorite flowers to receive on Valentine's Day?

Chic Winter Style // the Brunette One

Any Midwesterners experiencing all the snow and freezing weather we've had lately can appreciate how chic Samantha from the Brunette One's cold weather style is! She is rocking a fur snood, stylish satchel, & snakeskin pants in her trendy winter look- see more in her blog post.

We love our Midwest style bloggers' fashionable cold weather style! Send us an email to be included in our Midwest blogroll. Happy Monday!

Wedding Day Love // the Sweetest Thing

What could be more Valentine's Day appropriate than being in love? We just love Arkansas native blogger, Emily of the Sweetest Thing's absolutely beautiful pictures from her wedding day. She makes a gorgeous bride!

Check out all the pictures from Emily's Arkansas wedding and keep checking back to the Midwest Style Blogger site for more of our favorite member posts!

DIY Conversation Heart Cookies// Beauty and the Beard

Wisconsin blogger, Laura of Beauty and the Beard shows us a sweet DIY Conversation Heart Cookie recipe on her latest blog post! These would be the perfect Valentine's Day treat! 

Keep checking back for more of our favorite Valentine's Day posts from our Midwest Style Blogger members, and be sure to check out the new blogroll! More to come on the blog with hometown features, blogger profiles and tips, and more midwest love!

Welcome to the Midwest Style Blogger Network

We may not live in New York City, L.A., or Paris, but we still love fashion, interior design & all that comes along with it! We've created a site to create a network of everyone blogging from the Midwest + connect people and their passions.

We want to cross-promote midwestern bloggers, feature local boutiques or good eats, great events & parties in the region, highlight new posts from our network, and host local events as an opportunity to network with other bloggers. 

So whether you're from Wisconsin to Ohio, Illinois to Iowa -it doesn't matter if you blog about fashion, interiors, cooking, or outfits.. we welcome you! There is so much style and talent in our corner of the U.S. that we're excited to bring everyone together!

Email me to join-- midweststylebloggers@gmail.com

Best,

 the Midwest Style Blogger Network