Aftcra Handmade Goods | 4 Ways

We consider bloggers makers. We love creating for our audiences, dreaming up new ideas for outfits, recipes & parties, and growing our blog brands. So, we are fully supportive of the community of makers & independent artists that make up Aftcra! Aftcra is an online marketplace for unique handmade goods, crafted by American hands.

 

Each of us styled a piece from Aftcra in our homes. It makes you smile knowing that you're helping support an artist, who's out their trying to make an impact- just like we are!

 

 

Aftcra Pieces | 4 Ways

Reclaimed Wood Clock - Katelyn's Home | Captain's Tray - Maya's Home

Herringbone Cheese Board - Lauren's Home | White Faux Taxidermy Deer Head- Samantha's Home

 

Another thing we love about Aftcra? They're also headquartered in the Midwest! On their website they  sell everything from home décor to papergoods to jewelry & clothes! Be sure to stop and shop in their online store when you're looking for one of a kind pieces for friends and family this holiday season!

 

Are you planning on buying handmade gifts this year?

One Piece | Four Ways: Love, Blackbird Boutique

Here at Midwest Bloggers, we love supporting and highlighting small businesses like Love, Blackbird Boutique. Especially when one offers such adorable and stylish pieces at affordable prices. Each founder selected an item to style from Love, Blackbird Boutique and put their own spin on it! 

 Samantha: Navy Dress | Maya: Pink Bubble Necklace

Katelyn: The Cara Romper | Lauren: Piko Top - Army

We've also teamed up with Love, Blackbird Boutique to offer you a discount - simply use MIDWEST20 and you will always get 20% off your order! 

One Piece: 4 Ways | Maverick Hill Tees

If there's one thing that we love about blogging it's the empowering feeling it gives you. It's a space for you to be your own boss- a place for you to write about whatever you're passionate about, create whatever content strikes your fancy, and let your creativity shine. Whether it's a fun hobby for you, or a full time job- let's celebrate being our own #blogbosses!

 

The Midwest Bloggers founders, Katelyn, Samantha, Lauren & Maya are all wearing these empowering tees from Wisconsin based, Maverick Hill! Check out how they've each styled their inspirational tees.

 

[One Piece: 4 Ways]: Maverick Hill T-Shirts

Katelyn: Wake Up Kick Ass & Repeat Tee | Samantha: Thinker, Dreamer, Doer Tee

Lauren: Dreams Don't Work Unless You Do Tee | Maya: Brains and Beauty Tee

 

MaverickHill™ was created to empower and encourage young women to be leaders, motivators and history makers. If you're a thinker, dreamer AND a doer, you will love this line. (Sorry men of Midwest Bloggers, we love what you're doing too- but excited to have a line just for us women!).

 

We hope you have a wonderful long weekend full of big dreams & move makin'!

One Look: Four Ways // Vita Coco

The Midwest Style Bloggers are savoring every last bit of Summer and this Midwest heat waves with fun colorful outfits, our favorite bright jewelry & Vita Coco Coconut Water.  While we're excited for the start of fall fashion- it makes us sad to put away our sundresses for the rest of the year!

Check out each of our outfits inspired by the four fruit flavors- a tasty drink makes the best accessory!

The Midwest Style Bloggers representing our outfits inspired by the four vita coco flavors! 

Lauren:Tropical Fruit // Samantha: Peach & Mango // Katelyn: Pineapple // Maya: Orange

How are you celebrating the last remaining days of summertime?

One Look/ Four Ways: Bangs Sneakers

The Midwest Style Bloggers are back at it again- each of us styling our pair of Bangs sneakers- great shoes & even better causes. The high top sneaker trend is all over the place lately- paired back from sundresses to blue jeans- the bangs pairs come in white, black, red

We especially love that these pairs represent more than just a fashion statement, but give back as well! 

See the details of each girl's look on their blogs: Maya // Katelyn // Lauren // Samantha

We are so inspired by the story of Hannah, founder of Bangs.We love seeing companies come up with new ways to give back, incorporated into the fashion world! 20% of their profits go back to nonprofit partners!

Which is your favorite cause to give back to?