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Summer 2012 features 114 The Business of Being Bethenny R By Paige Wiser Photography by Andrew Eccles 118 River Renaissance A By Dawn Reiss 126 Real Chicago Beauties S By Kaitlin Madden Photography by Erika Dufour 132 The Giving Cycle A C hicago couple revolutionizes the way aid is given with World Bicycle Relief, which has provided more than 10,000 bikes to villages in Africa and Asia. By Seth Putnam 114 The queen of candor gets real about bringing her big business to Chicago. Astra ruffle-hem dress, BCBGMaxAzria ($308). 2140 N. Halsted, 773-281-2224; bcbg.com. Small shirt cuff in gold, Kara Ross ($315). Neiman Marcus, 737 N. Michigan Ave., 312-642-5900. Pavé crystalline bangles, Ann Taylor ($28). 845 N. Michigan Ave., 312-573-2775; anntaylor.com. Diamond ring set in 18k pink gold, Van Cleef & Arpels ($15,000). 933 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-8988; vancleef-arpels.com. Stucco calf sandals, Bottega Veneta ($720). 800 N. Michigan Ave., 312-664-3220; bottegaveneta.com ix stunning Chicagoans in various stages of their lives and careers share their secrets to success and philosophies on true beauty. n area that had been an industrial wasteland just 10 years ago, the city's River North district is a quintessential example of urban revitalization. eality-TV-star-turned-business mogul Bethenny Frankel recalls living in Chicago and discusses the trajectory of her career. 20 michiganavemag.com photography by andrew eccles; styling by Julie matos for ford artists nyc; hair by luca blandi at artists by timothy priano; makeup by beau nelson for the wall group; manicure by elle at the wall group; makeup by beau nelson for the wall group; manicure by elle at the wall group