We're so often connecting with you guys from behind a screen, so we jump at those chances to pop out of the Internet and meet some of you lovely people.

We are thrilled to be co-hosting a little get-together with Madewell over at the Mall of America on Thursday, July 23 from 6-8 p.m. 

The Twin Cities contingent of The Midwestival editorial crew will be there with bells on. Not only will there be good company, but there'll be complimentary sips and ice cream sandwiches from Sweet Science Ice Cream and Thumbs Cookies!

During the event, Madewell will be offering a 20% discount on $125+ orders, as well as professional styling advice (our advice? Take their advice.) Madewell caters to the ladies, but gentlemen are more than welcome to come hang out even though nothing will fit you.

If you live in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area, we hope to see you there — and feel free to invite friends and/or RSVP on the Facebook event!