As Totem, in Hinsdale, gears-up to present its Chicago Designer Showcase this weekend (October 2nd through the 4th) featuring cutting edge designs by local emerging talent, we’d love to introduce its fabulous owner Rhodeshia Nelson.
Rho, as her friends call her, is an entrepreness that loves fashion and she’s created a spirited boutique that women of [...]

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How to shape eyebrows
Shaping eyebrows on your own can be a daunting task. This excellent vid from 5Min Life Viapedia helps demystify the process.
Still not convinced? Go visit these CRAVE city pros:
Austin: Angie at Blush Skincare
Chicago: Ignacia at Rogue Salon
San Fran: Kimberly at Evebrows to Die For
Seattle: Kim at Browlick Wax Studio
Vancouver: Natalie [...]

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Save money, protect the environment, and express your individuality by purchasing trendy vintage items. Check out this list of spring style information via about.com and where to find vintage versions in Crave cities.
TREND: Lightweight and sheer fabrics. Billowy chiffons, silks, and satins fashioned in to exquisite draping or dramatic ruffles. Lots of undergarment-esque clothing.
SHOP: [...]

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Spring is here and it’s baby time! In this video, Sarah Humphreys, editor-in-chief of “Blueprint,” explains how to plan and decorate a fun and festive, non-topical party for mothers-to-be. Click here to watch the video.

Here are some chic boutiques in some of our favorite cities offering fabulous baby gifts:
Austin: Fabby Darling
Chicago: Treehouse Boutique
Portland: Black Wagon
San [...]

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Share your bed with your pooch? Splurge on pet extravagances like massages and manicures? Not afraid to wear a sweater that matches your K-9’s? It is ok to be pet obsessed! We go to great lengths to ensure our pets’ happiness, and love to spoil them rotten. Here is a sampling of some [...]

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Babes on Bikes Part 1: Buying New
Bike riding makes you healthy. It’s green. It saves time. It makes you feel good and gives you the energy to do more in life. Are you interested in riding but don’t know where to begin? Did your last bicycle have four wheels and Strawberry Shortcake patterning? [...]

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a treat that is sure to wow your loved ones. Red velvet cake (a type of chocolate cake popular for its deep red color) is the quintessential dessert for this day of love. Avoid a catastrophe in the kitchen with this recipe inspired by the “Down Home Diva” herself, [...]

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Boyfriend-less on Valentine’s Day? Don’t sweat it–seize the opportunity to round up the troops and participate in a sassy, satisfying activity… sans men!
We’ve compiled a list of V-Day alternatives across the US.
Chicago
Grab your girls and attend a rare screening of the most romantic film of all time, Casablanca, at the The Music Box Theater.
San Francisco
Enjoy [...]

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Crave Holiday Shopping Party! from Jen Knoedl on Vimeo.

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