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June 4, 2014

Brunch in Minneapolis & New York

Rachel’s Lookbook + P.S. I’m From the Midwest

Happy Hump Day everyone! I am super excited to be teaming up with Hollyn from P.S. I’m From the Midwest today! She is originally from Minnesota, so it seemed like the perfect match to do a post together. And of course, who doesn’t want to hear about the fabulous things going on in NYC?!

I found her blog via Midwest Bloggers and immediately fell in love! Although I’m originally from Iowa, we can definitely relate on being Midwest gals, and when she comes back to visit, we now get to meet up and be friends in real life! Today we are sharing our favorite places to brunch and what we wore! Be sure to check out Hollyn’s adorable blog and see her post today!

The Lowry – Minneapolis, MN

The Lowry in Uptown Minneapolis

Over Memorial Day weekend, I headed to the Lowry, which is located in Uptown, with two of my girlfriends – Sara and Mel – after helping Sara clean out her closet! She treated us to brunch, and since it was one of the first extremely hot, humid days in Minnesota, I opted for my sailboat-print dress and strappy wedge sandals. I usually wear dresses and wedges in the summer for brunch, but I also love the idea of a chic, comfortable pair of trousers and light weight sweater (depending on the weather of course).

The Lowry brunch - Outfit

Dress // c/o Fashionologie  (Similar & EXACT print in a blouse), Tote // JustFab, Sandals // JustFab, Sunglasses // Target, Bracelet // Lia Sophia (Similar)

Roasted Veggie Hash

Roasted veggie hash – the most delicious dish I’ve ever had for brunch!

Steak Salad

Steak salad

Strawberry Waffles

Strawberry waffles

 

Buttermilk Channel in Brooklyn, NY

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Dress // Forever 21, Jacket // Gap, Shoes // C. Wonder, Hat // J. Crew, Sunglasses // Anthropologie

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Grilled cheese for breakfast

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Dessert (aka Pecan French toast) for breakfast

To see Hollyn’s daily adventures, follow her on Instagram !

 

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  1. Rachelle says

    June 4, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    All this food look soooo good.

    xo
    PinkSole

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  2. Lyddiegal says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    Oh brunch. Pretty much the best meal ever. And your sailboat dress could not be cuter!

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  3. Lauren says

    June 4, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    I’m officially hungry again. Love your dress Rachel!

    Reply
  4. Jaclyn Leblanc says

    June 4, 2014 at 1:03 PM

    You both look super cute! Yay for blog friends! 🙂

    http://mrsjaclynleblanc.blogspot.com

    Reply
  5. KizzyDoll says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:09 AM

    This looked wonderful, its always great when blog friends can become friends in real life too!! You gals look great & yummy food too 🙂 xx

    Reply
  6. two birds says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:13 AM

    I love your dress, Rachel! And all of that food looks so good! Especially that veggie hash. Yum!

    Reply
  7. Jessica Zimlich says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I love a good brunch and mimosas are always a must! That dress looks like it would be super comfy for the hot summers!

    Reply
  8. Rachel says

    June 4, 2014 at 8:35 AM

    That food looks so good- now I’m hungry! I miss blogger dates- I’ve only been on a few but hope to go on more

    Reply
  9. Sharon says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    The sailboat print is the cutest! And all that food looks SO good.

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

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  10. Always Maylee says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    You look so cute in that dress. The food looks amazing. What a fun time!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

    Reply
  11. Lindsay Truax says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:53 AM

    Brunch is life… Cute post Rach!

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  12. Rachel's Lookbook says

    June 4, 2014 at 4:17 PM

    Thank you so much Jaclyn! Can't wait for our post coming up! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Ashleigh says

    June 4, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    yummy! I really wish I had more Cincinnati area bloggers that I get along with like I do with you! Then I could be brunching too:) ALAS, the two I was buddies with quit blogging 🙁

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      June 4, 2014 at 1:12 PM

      No!!!!!! That’s the worst. My bloggie bestie quit too, we still hang out in real life though! I just love having people to talk about blogging with! Hopefully you can meet someone new soon!

      Reply
  14. Giovanna says

    June 4, 2014 at 3:26 PM

    Looks like a fun and yummy day! Super cute looks!

    xx
    Giovanna
    http://www.HeyLoveBlog.com

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  15. Nikki says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:29 PM

    How fun! That dress is too cute! And your brunch looks relish!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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  16. Maggie says

    June 4, 2014 at 9:59 PM

    such an easy, fun look! The print on your dress is great! …aaaand now I’m starving 🙂

    xo. maggie
    Moda & the Mar

    Reply
  17. Shannon says

    June 4, 2014 at 10:10 PM

    Yummmmm!!! You both look amazing!! Don’t you love blogger friends! 🙂

    <3 Shannon
    upbeatsoles.blogspot.com

    Reply
  18. kelsey bang says

    June 4, 2014 at 11:26 PM

    love fun get togethers! that food looks divine! I want to eat it all!
    kelseybang.com

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  19. Amy says

    June 5, 2014 at 12:49 AM

    blog meet ups. Are so much fun. Its been a long time since I have done one.

    Reply
  20. Nikoline says

    June 5, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    Lovely outfit.. And the food looks so yummy! <3

    http://www.nelliescloset.blogspot.com

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