My Favorites – Workout Wear

With Thanksgiving and the holidays coming up, I can’t stop thinking about how much I’m going to eat over the next month, which is why I regularly workout and try to combat my cravings for mac and cheese and all things carbs. 

I workout with a trainer, but I also do exercises from my friend’s website meltopia.com. She’s a corporate trainer and posts workouts that keep you going, including matching playlists. Justin Timberlake stairmaster anyone?

When I workout, wearing clothes that make me feel good help me to keep motivation. Here are some of my favorites. 

Lululemon Wunder Unders

photo: lululemon.com

Nike Free Run Shoes

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Photo: nike.com

Sports Bra

Lucy – Double Time Workout Bra

Tank Top

Swiftly Tech Racerback

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Photo: lululemon.com

What keeps you going?

When Your Favorite Bag Sells Out 

For the past few weeks I have been lusting over the smaller version of this Coach bag. When I was almost ready to purchase it this past week, it magically disappeared from the website and I haven’t been able to find it since.

There is nothing worse than the bag of your dreams selling out. 

This is when people tell you it wasn’t meant to be…but you know it’s just a way to make you feel better. (I think they’re lying)

Coach – please make more!

Update: I received the amazing bag for Christmas and could not be happier!

(via fuckyeahmacarons)

I have a ridiculous obsession with French macarons. If I ever see them at a bakery/restaurant/walking down the street, I have to stop and buy some. 

This past Saturday I had some from a bakery that were amazing. Lemon, pistachio, raspberry, chocolate and mocha were included in my sampler and they were perfect. 

If you ever see them in Chicago let me know where I can find them! 

Welcome!

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Welcome to Sam’s Handle!

This is my take on life, food, fashion and everything in between. 

I have been meaning to start a blog for awhile…but we all know how that story goes.

I’m going to start today..tomorrow…another day…

…And then it never happened, until now. 

I am a foodie, fashion obsessed, Hoosier/Irish fan in my mid-20s living in Chicago. 

I love trying new restaurants in and around Chicago. As well as experimenting with new recipes. 

I can’t wait to share my favorite things and life experiences with you!

-Sam