Hello, hello!
I’m back after a busy Monday! I spent the day in Orlando going through a “Healthy Living Principles” training which serves as a precursor for the LiveStrong adult cancer survivor group training that three of my coworkers and I will be going through in the coming month. My mom actually participated in the program following her breast cancer diagnosis, so I jumped at the opportunity to be a part of it. I’ll be sure to share more as the training continues!
Today
Today will also be a busy day, but it’s a different kind of busy since it’s all travel related. As soon as I am done publishing this post, I’ll be driving two hours to the airport to catch a flight to Los Angeles for the IDEA World Fitness Convention. To say I am excited would be a serious understatement. I’ve heard the most amazing things about this convention and since it’s in LA, I just know I’ll see at least 20 celebrities. Right!?
On Friday I will be flying directly from LA to Colorado for Michaela and Kyle’s wedding! Michaela is the most laidback bride in the whole world and said she doesn’t care what shoes we wear with our bridesmaid dresses as long as they’re nude. I currently have three pairs packed in my suitcase because I can’t make up my mind!
Any suggestions? I think I am leaning toward the snazzy shoes in the middle.
I think they’re so fun and I’ve never worn them before. They were my sister’s shoes and she didn’t want them anymore, so I scooped them up!
Workout
Today’s workout started a little too early for comfort. I feel like my body will crash hard tonight!
Ryan and I headed to the gym at 5 a.m. for a workout. My workout included 25 minutes of cardio that I split between the treadmill and the elliptical. I also did an upper body strength workout which felt great! I have always loved training my shoulders, so any workout that includes shoulder exercises is always a good one in my book.
Breakfast
Once we made it home from the gym, it was time for breakfast.
I toasted a whole wheat English muffin and topped it with crunchy Barney Butter almond butter and a drizzle of honey.
On the side I had a small bowl of scrambled eggs for some added protein.
Time to hit the road!
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The ones on the left are my favorite. Do you know where you got them from because I need a pair in my life. 🙂 Have fun!
I got them at Off 5th – the Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet!
I would advise against the ones in the middle. They’re pretty loud and won’t blend in with the others. Also the fact they have a lot of white in them. I was pretty low-maintenance too and told my bms to pick any silver shoe, but if they picked a silver shoe with all that white stuff on it I would definitely veto
The middle shoes would be super cute with that dress. I love the color of the dress!!!
I would go with the nude pumps. You don’t want the shoes to be too distracting, especially if it’s distracting away from the bride. Can’t go wrong with pumps!
Definitely the fun shoes in the middle?
I like the right-most pair. I think simple strappies go well with most anything, including that dress. I’ve gotten the “you pick shoes” thing before and find it oddly stressful, esp w/ shorter dresses that show off everyone’s choice
The snazzy shoes in the middle for sure!! 🙂
Definitely go with the nude pumps on the left. They are classy and timeless – just like the dress. Plus, not so flashy. Save the pretty ones in the middle for a fun date or Bachelorette Party.
I agree with you on the snazzy middle ones! Those are super cute! They have my vote.
Go for the middle ones! So cute and fun! I love them.
I love the shoes in the middle so much! Make sure you won’t be in pain by the end of the night though!
Have a lovely trip. I Love LA!
I really love the ones in the middle but I would do with something more in between and wear the strappy ones on the right.
The ones on the far right or far left would look super cute and understated with that dress. The dress is gorgeous! Looking forward to seeing pics of the big day!
Snazzy ones for sure! Sounds like it is going to be an awesome trip. Have fun!
Definitely like the middle shoes best! Or the ones on the right.
Hi Julie,
I know you ate almond butter this morning but it reminded me to ask you- what is your favorite brand of peanut butter?
Which pair is the most comfortable and you will be able to stand in them for a while?
The far left. I’ve worn them a million times and they’re surprisingly comfortable for heels!
Hope you have so much fun! Have you ever been to LA? Can’t wait to hear about it!
Nope! This will be my first time!
Go with the pumps! Don’t want to take attention off of the bride 🙂 You’re so BUSY!
I love that bridesmaid’s dress!
Welcome to LA! I’ll bring all my celebrity friends because this place is just crawlin with them. Probably…
I love all those pairs of shoes! I’m definitely going to have to update my shoe collection this fall because of the strappy style that’s coming back. Good thing I use Sole Society so it’s relatively inexpensive.
I vote for the shoes on the left or the right. The pair in the middle is adorable, but I agree with many of the other commenters that the white frilly part is too distracting. I’m also letting my bridesmaids pick any nude shoe they want, and the middle pair would probably not be my favorite as it is less nude than white.
I vote for the nude pumps. Classic! But the ones in the middle are too fun! I’d have issues choosing too. Have a great and safe flight!
I do believe I will be at IDEA World on Saturday for the EXPO portion of the whole she-bang!! Maybe we will run into each other!
Vote for the nude pumps here!
You should have a meetup in LA for all your SOCAL readers! We’d very much appreciate that 🙂
I like the middle ones too!! Have FUN in LA!
I love laid back brides! My best friend had a small wedding that was 2 weeks after I had given birth. She was so sweet and just let us pick our own dresses as long as they were black! it was outside and laid back, so it definitely worked. I was so relieved and thankful- I remembered why she was my best friend! I think that shoes in the middle are too cute, and I don’t think they are too loud- no one will be looking at your feet! 🙂
Left pumps! Classy!
Have fun in LA!!! I wish I saw celebs every time I went!
I like the nude pumps on the left the best!
Middle ones for sure! P.s. shoulder workouts are my favorite too!
I vote fancy shoes 🙂 have fun!
Have a blast in LA! I expect to see lots of celeb pictures! 😉
I like the ones in the middle or on the right. I think I’d ask the bride which one she likes best just to be safe.
How does the gym feel about all of your traveling?
They’re really cool about it. I’m hourly, so it’s just a matter of me finding subs to cover my group ex classes and all of the instructors are really great about covering for each other. When I interviewed I was upfront about needing time away for travel/blogging events.
Save the pumps for work (not that you work in an office, but ya know what I mean 😉 )—too boring for a wedding!!! Either of the other two, but I am more inclined to like the middle pair. I don’t think the bride should dictate what guests wear, sorry! I mean, not something like this, at least!!! Shoes=minor. Dress, well, then it would be major 😉
HAVE FUN!!!
re-read and realize you’re a bridesmaid–still think the middle pair would be OK!!
I would say the ones on left or right…but I’m NOT a fashion-person. You’ll look great in any of them of course, but personally the middle ones remind me of a bit of a high-schooler or bar-hop kinda pair…not mature or classy like. Just me though!
Can’t wait for the posts on the fitness convention and wedding! Love the middle shoes – they seem perfect for a summer wedding. The pumps are also very classy!
Hmm…maybe see what others are wearing on their feet? A good idea to bring them all, if you ask me. Confessions of a notorious over-packer??
I have to say the shoes in the middle are so cute, your should definitely go with those! I can’t wait to see pictures of your friends wedding, I love the bridesmaid dress colour!
I like the middle pair!
I LOVE Colorado and LA! You are going to be in such opposite places back to back..should be interesting!
The middle pair is adorable, and would be cute if you were wearing the dress for an occasion where you aren’t a bridesmaid. However, you should wear a pair more understated for the wedding. The pair on the right is cute and more subtle – I’d wear those. However, if other bridesmaid aren’t wearing sandals, the nude pumps would be perfect too.
I don’t know which I’d be more excited about, the convention or the wedding! 🙂 Hope you went your sis’s shoes, they’re so pretty! Crunchy barney butter is my all time fav nut butter! Have you managed to get your hands on the Barney Bare yet? Can’t get any of them here but a friend picked me up some crunchy on a trip to NY!
I’ve been to IDEA a few times and LOVED it! The BEST fitness conference, in my opinion 🙂 Have a great time and take advantage of as many classes as possible. Amy Dixon, Doris Thews, Douglas Brooks, Jay Blahnik, Josh Crosby, Mindy Mylrea, Stacey Lei Krauss and Todd Durkin are super fun! The Indo-Row class is always a great time! Can’t wait to hear what all you do – so many options, so little time 🙂 Have FUN!
I love the middle pair! I think they are the perfect “fun” addition to the solid color dress! Have a great time in LA, Colorado too!!
I vote for either the middle shoes or the ones on the left.
Shoulders are one of my favorites to train, too! Just did legs and shoulders this morning, actually. Something about pushing heavy things overhead just makes you feel like a badass! 😉
I would choose the pumps– white is a little distracting.
I love the middle shoes, but if I were the bride I would say they didn’t fit the nude rule. I would go with the strappy sandals, they go better with the whimsy of the dress.
Have fun in LA LA land. Love visiting that place. I’d go with those shoes too 🙂
I like the strappy ones on the far left the best.
Oooh so curious to hear about the convention! I have been reading about it in IDEA Fitness all year! Sounds AMAZING!