We’ve made it, summer is finally here! With the warm weather comes the scary shedding of our layers. But, not to worry! We at CRAVE have found some fabulous trainers that will keep your body looking its best all through the rest of the summer! With their help, your biggest worry will soon be which bikini to wear and accessorize, rather than which coverup will look the least frumpy.

The Dailey Method Chicago
This studio has the exercises you need to look your best. They focus on a unique combination of ballet barre work, core conditioning, stretching, and orthopedic exercises. They promise to help strengthen, tone, and lengthen your entire body. What more could you ask for?! Their methods are effective, addictive and empowering. To see how you can become involved in their classes check out their website.

One Mind Body & Being
This studio’s goal is to motivate clients to develop and maintain an overall sense of wellness. They accommodate a variety of clientele from all levels of fitness. Their sessions include Pilates, yoga, body-sculpting mat classes, boot camp, and rope burn. It is a safe haven of exercise and physical wellness and therapy. Your body will be thanking you for their help! To see more about them click here.

Gray Wellness
Fitness coach Victoria D. Gray is a certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning coach, kettlebell instructor, and post-rehabilitation specialist. Skilled at working with athletes,dancers, and fitness enthusiasts of all levels for over ten years, we believe this woman can get anyone into shape! She believes dedication and determination are the perfect ingredients in accomplishing any goal. For more information check out her website here.

Harmony Mind Body Fitness
This studio offers more than just an opportunity to get back in shape. They encourage a more meaningful connection between mind and body in exercise. Offering sessions in Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Gyrokinesis; these forms of exercise are changing the way people work out. With these sessions you will see that fun exercise really does exist! They are exercises beneficial for all ages and body types. To see more about them and their classes click here.

Kids are cute just the way they are, but isn’t it great when their outfits just make them that much cuter? We have scoured Chicago and found some cutsie children’s stores that we CRAVE. No matter how much trouble they can get into at times, at least they’ll look adorable doing it.

Peek-a-Boutique
If looking for not only an delightfully sweet new outfit but unique as well, this boutique is perfect! Their styles are hand selected by mostly local artists and have been successfully styling the children of Chicago for the last four years. Whether its simply a baby gift or a new wardrobe for your own children, they have what you’re looking for! Find their location and more information about their store here.

Chicago Kids Bookstore and More
This place does not only have adorable clothes but books and more! It will be a fun outing for you and the kids every time you visit.  They pride themselves in their amazing selection of children’s and young adult literature. They pride themselves in supporting  local people and authors! Not only does this store have everything you’re child would need to thrive, but they are also committed to a good cause! Chicago Kids Bookstore donates a portion of their earnings to various child advocacy groups with every purchase! Check out their location and hours here.

Green Genes
This boutique not only has precious and delightful outfits for your kiddies but is also organic and eco-friendly! What more could you ask for! You’ll find clothing, bath and body products, and baby gear here as well as vintage and repurposed items. They offer unique and green products that you’ll feel good about purchasing. For more information and their cutsie website, look here.

Ladies, are you still searching for the perfect pair of shoes that will take you through this year’s summer fashions? Fear not! CRAVE has found some fabulous shoes right in the heart of Chicago that will leave your feet happy all summer.

Gavin Evanston
This shop is a true gem to be found. It expresses effortless style that is sophisticated and sassy. Their style is not just limited to the clothing and accessories, but their shoes are also a statement that can add class to any savvy woman’s wardrobe. Be sure to check out their latest styles for summer and directions to their store here. We are CRAVEing what they have to offer!

Le Dress
Not only will this shop find you the perfect shoes for your next outing, they also provide superior styling for the rest of your outfit! Their shoes are meant to compliment a variety of styles and looks all while offering them at affordable prices with fabulous service. See what new designers are filling their store and more information about Le Dress here.

Pump Shoes and Accessories
This store is a mecca for the shoe addicts of Chicago. Filled constantly with unique footwear at fabulous prices, this store is filled with flats, stilettos, boots, and pumps to meet every occasion. From frivolous to  functional, this store has exactly what your feet are CRAVEing. To find out more information and directions click here.

Being the busy women we are, doesn’t mean we can’t give our hands and feet the loving they so need after a long day of working them to death. Not only will a little pampering make them feel fabulous, but also the experience will leave you feeling relaxed, revived, and ready for what the rest of day has in store for you.
Chicago has some great places to give your hands and feet the love they so desperately deserve. Here are just a few that we CRAVE.

Chocolate For Your Body Spa.
This lovely spa is a hidden gem located in Pilsen’s Art District. Its chocolate-centric menu of energizing spa treatments offers natural products that leave you looking and feeling lovely. The atmosphere is friendly with an urban edge. We are CRAVEing having a spa day with these ladies. Click here to see their website.

Colette Salon and Spa.
Located just steps off Michigan Ave in the Gold Coast offers top-notch stylists and spa specialists. The atmosphere and employees are fun, flirty, and fabulous. It is an urban oasis that will relieve your need for personal rejuvenation. Click here to check out all of the services that they offer.

Kaya Day Spa.
This spa is a zen retreat for anyone who needs a break from the craziness of their lives. When entering, you experience a place of serenity and relaxation. They are the perfect recipe for your next indulgence. Check out their website and special tailor-made treatments here.

Here in Chicago the day spring sunshine finally enters our city as we start to CRAVE finding the perfect sunshine accessories needed to enter this bright new season. These accessories include not only our sunshine staple of sunglasses but also the perfect summer dress, purse, and shoes to complete our outfit.

Eye Want
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Eyewear can sometimes lack luster and frames seem to slowly all look the same. At Eye Wear you will leave with a fun flirty frame that is unique and incomparable to any of your old frames. Check directions to their new location here.

Tangerine
Here is a lively boutique that offers great spring dresses and accessories that are always a successful staple to add to your wardrobe. You can call them at 773.772.0505 or check our their location at 1719 N Damen, Chicago.

Totem
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This shop has a wide variety of spring apparel and accessories that are chic and edgy. Looking for the perfect handbag for spring we found a wonderful clutch that we can’t help but CRAVE. See it for yourself and the rest of their website here.

A Pied
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This store offers great selection of fun summer shoes. We especially CRAVE their new sandals for spring. Check out all of the lovely new must-haves here.