As those of you who regularly check my Fashion page may recall, back in March I posted about my quest to find a pair of nude pumps that were both classy and relatively comfortable.
I’ve scoured the internet a bazillion times and searched nearly every store I’ve shopped in since then but came up empty handed time and time again.
Until today!
I found these beautiful little babies at Off 5th, the Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet located at the Prime Outlets by Millenia Mall in Orlando. I was at the store looking for a black jersey dress for our trip to Europe when I saw them.
I rushed over and scanned the display for my size to no avail. I searched and searched the other racks until I saw them. And then I saw two other women trying on the same pair of pumps. We were all quite the smitten kittens.
When I learned that they were 30 percent off, I was sold. I scooped them up and brought them home along with some other finds from the store and the J.Crew Outlet.
I found a lot of great layering pieces and simple cotton dresses for Europe. I am determined to re-wear a lot of my clothing items in original ways and hope the neutral colors I found will allow me to mix and match.
While at the outlets, I also got my main birthday present from my family sized just in time for our vacation.
I love it! 
They did a great job with this one!
As I headed home from my shopping trip, I got word from Ryan that he was also on his way back to our apartment from his soccer game.
Lunch
After he arrived home, we decided smoothies for lunch sounded great because he was hot and sweaty from his game and I have a smoothie addiction.
In the mix (for one smoothie):
- 1 1/4 c. milk
- 1 scoop chocolate banana crunch Muscle Milk protein powder
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 1 frozen banana
I’m not even lying when I say this smoothie tasted like a milkshake. It was freakin’ fantastic! The combination of the banana, chocolate and peanut butter flavors created a party in my mouth.
I also had a peanut butter roll up about an hour later that include a whole wheat tortilla smeared with peanut butter and topped frozen banana slices and chia seeds. Apparently the peanut butter and banana combination is rockin’ my socks today!
After lunch, Ryan and I headed to Target to purchase some essentials, including a new wireless router because ours crapped the bed last night and plugging your computer into a cord is a pain in the booty.
Now I’m flyin’ high on my Wi-Fi! 
Time to get to work preppin’ the blog for some fun posts that will be coming your way while I’m exploring Europe.
The rest of my evening will be spent right here…
P.S. The Fashion page was updated this afternoon!
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Lovveee your watch. I have a silver one – I really think I need a gold one too. hah!
ahhh THOSE PUMPS ARE JUST STUNNING!! im tempted to steal them off the screen… but dnt worry, I wouldnt do that to you 😉
Those shoes are GORGEOUS!! Darn I wish I lived in Orlando just so I could get them!! 😛
And the PB+banana combo rocks my socks EVERY day!! I never go a day without it!! 😀
GORGEOUS pumps!! don’t you just love that feeling when you finally find the thing you’ve been looking for for ages?!
Love the watch too!bling bling 😛
That is a beautiful watch! Lucky. 😉
I am definitely going to make that smoothie. Is there a specific brand of protein powder that you really like?
Love the nude pumps and your watch! I really wish I could wear watches but I’m allergic to something so it’s a no go unfortch! Looks like a delish smoothie! Smoothies are the only way I can get a banana down!
Nice, love the shoes and the smoothie looks delicious!
Suzanne Williams
Those are the perfect pumps! Wish we had a Saks outlet near here :/ Though I did just find the most amazing black pumps on sale online and I can’t wait to go home next week and try them on!
I am obsessed with the peanut butter and banana combination lately myself.
I have the same watch and I loveeee it! :))
LOVE them! I found some cute ones online at steve madden I might need!
I am in love with those pumps! They are perfectly classy, as is that watch of yours. Enjoy your evening!
I too am looking for nice nude heels. I found some when I was in NC but couldn’t get myself to buy them because they were SOOO tall, the heel that is. Otherwise they would’ve been perfect (were steve madden). My hunt goes on!!!
Have fun in Europe! I loved it when I went. Is Ryan going too?
The watch and heels are beautiful! But the real beauty in your post is that smoothie. Looks delicious.
I love the nude shoes and the watch. It’s funny that I just got a similar looking watch sized yesterday and blogged about it earlier this morning.
The smoothie looks delicious too!
Love those pumps.. and I am a watch hoarder.. this one is a beauty!
I LOVE your watch! My mom got a Michael Kors watch from my dad this past december for their anniversary and I’m so jealous of it. LOL.
P.S. I finally stopped thinking about it and actually started my own blog. I posted a link to your blog on mine because I love it so much 🙂
Just got a really similar Michael Kors watch for my birthday yesterday! Love yours!
Love that watch and LOVE those pumps! I’m excited to see how you like (well, probably love) Europe!
Love the pumps! How much did they set you back?
LOVING the pumps! And 30% off?! Even better! 🙂
You are so cute and hip that I am shocked–and maybe a little disappointed?–that you don’t blog on a Mac! That should be your next big purchase after Europe.
Oh and cute pumps! I’ve been looking for the same exact look but in black–it hasn’t been as easy as you’d think!
Those shoes are perfect!! I’m going to Europe in a few weeks too and I am on a quest find great outfits that I can mixup..I’m carrying on my bag!
THE SHOES !!! love them !!! I also love that now I have the BIGGEST hankering for anything peanut butter banana 🙂 thanks for the yummy idea !
LOVE the shoes! Such a great find. I can’t wait to see your fashion posts from Europe-you will look great anywhere 🙂
Definitely a great shopping day! Those nude pumps are incredibly hot and I love the watch. I have 2 Michael Kors watches and they are the best, so classy and chic 😀
I have a Michael Kors watch, too, and I loooove it!
I love the watch, I want the rose gold one!
Cutest shoes! And they are comfy?
I think I will try your smoothie concoction today – mmmm! I got a vitamix this month and I am trying to use it at least once every single day 🙂
I love outlet malls! I cannot be trusted there – that’s for sure!
Hi Julie!! I’ve been following you for a loong time but todays post totally hit my fashionista nerve because I thought it was deja vu when I read this post. I literally have spend the past 48 hours scouring every shoe site on earth looking for the perfect nude pumps that are comfy and classy. Too bad most of them are over 4″ tall and waaaayyyy over my budget. 🙁 Lucky you found yours though and I’m happy for ya!! THey’re adorable and looks just like what I’m looking for. Sadly, I’m nowhere near an outlet mall. Darnit Boston!!
Oh my goodness, I guess I’m not the only one looking for nude pumps! They must be THE hot stuff on the market. Yay for your new purchases!!
Awesome deal for your cute nude pumps! I am so excited for you and your trip to Europe!
total win on the shoes!
Nude pumps will make your legs look longer…which is always a good thing.
i love how nude heels make my legs seem a little longer. love those fashion illusions, yours look beautiful!
Those shoes are beautiful!! I have an outlet mall kind of near my house but have never been there… too dangerous!
Those shoes are beautiful!! I have an outlet mall kind of near my house but have never been there… too dangerous! I would need another job to support my shopping habit 🙂
Those pumps are great! I’ve been searching for some for ages too and finally picked some up on Friday night. I love them but walked a bit far in the Saturday night and ended up with blisters. It was totally worth it though, they’re great. Hope you love yours!
Those pumps are gorgeous!! And 30% off?! Talk about a killer deal! 🙂
Those pumps are super gorg! I think if you can only have ONE pair of dressy shoes, they must, must be nude pumps. 🙂
Love your watch, too! I have a very similar gold MK one, which is technically a “mens” verison. I don’t even care, I love it and wear it all the time 🙂
Hi Julie,
I like a smoothie just as much as the next gal but it seems you consume an awful lot of protein powder and smoothies! Also I would have liked a look at this peanut butter roll up instead of the smoothie. Just some food for thought!
-Tish
I love the Nude Pumps. I found some at nine west and they are perfect for almost anything.
Love the nude pumps. I have a pair from Steven by Steve Madden that I love. The heel isn’t very high though since I tower over most of the world at 6’1″ to begin with. 😉
I love your watch. Great gift!
Love the shoes! i’ve been looking for some nude pumps as well, they go with so many things! perfect for a trip since you can reuse them several times with different outfits. Happy planning/packing!!
Love love love those shoes…so classy! Same goes for the watch- good style runs in the family :)!
I love the nude pumps – I actually just bought a pair the other day! They’re “Guess” and they’re peep-toe pumps, perfect for summer. I heard nude elongates the legs, so I’m super excited about them! 🙂
Omg!! Gorgeous pumps!!
I’m very curious to see some of your layering action going on in Europe.. 🙂
Too bad you’re not gonna visit Belgium.. Bruges is such a romantic city! 🙂
Got my nude pups at Nordstrom rack!!! Gotta love the outlets! 🙂 Yours are really cute! Thanks for the smoothie idea!
Wow! Your watch is gorgeous!!!
Those shoes will look great on you and all your leg workouts will pay off once you ll snap a picture of yourself in them!
I like your way of dealing with wishes even if it s about pumps or career…You simply wait the proper moment and take action knowing your very best interest. Simple, but effective!