The Right... Pieces That Move Me

Following up to my quick life updated on Monday, I am so excited to share details on my next travel adventure: I'll be spending 9 days in France in April.  If you've been following me long enough, you know I went to Paris, Florence and Milan a little over two years ago.  I'm so excited to go back to France, I can hardly contain myself.  I'll be spending a few days in Paris, running the Paris Marathon and exploring a few things I didn't see the first time, and then heading to the South of France (Nice, specifically) for the remainder of the week. I'm using Nice as my base for the week and plan to adventure around so if you have any suggestions (things to see/do, places I must eat at, etc.) send them my way!
In true Tracy fashion, I've been working on my packing list for quite some time now.  My goal is to travel as light as possible (which will be a little tough considering I need to pack all my marathon gear!) so I can do some shopping while I'm there.  I did some pretty light shopping buying souvenirs last time I was in Europe but my goal this time is to actually spend some money on myself.  I also want to travel as light as possible because I've gotten quite used to only packing a carry on (even for trips home in the winter!).  I fly standby a lot and carrying on is really the only way to go.  






My travel outfit lists usually include versatile pieces that I can dress up or down or mix and match to get the most wear without having to pack different outfits for every single day.  I was so excited when Banana Republic asked me to participate in their "What Moves Us" campaign.  I'd say two of the biggest things that move me include versatile wardrobe pieces and experiencing new things by traveling to new places. 





  Versatile wardrobe pieces, like this amazing shirt dress, are great for traveling and also great to take from desk (with a blazer and heels) to weekend (with a scarf and flats).  It'll definitely be making it into my suit case.  And I can't forget about these ballet flats because I know they'll be super necessary while I run around France for the week.  

Travel/Weekend Look: Banana Republic Shirt Dress (c/o), Banana Republic ballet flats (c/o), Gigi New York crossbody bag (c/o), Georgio Armani sunglasses, Scarf borrowed from Megan

Work Look: Zara boucle jacket (similar linked below), 3.1 Philip Lim Pashli, Nine West d'orsay pumps (similar linked below)

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Photos by Megan Zietz 

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The Right... Pop of Orange

J.Crew Trench Coat, Banana Republic Scalloped Dress (c/o), Charles by Charles David Nude Pumps, Philip Lim Pashli Bag, Banana Republic Earrings (c/o) 

I have to admit, I've turned into one of those people that pretty much only wears black, white, grey and tan.  Oh and the occasional olive.  I pared down my wardrobe a ton earlier this year and left myself with this group of super neutral clothing which has been simple to style because everything matches, but I realized I'm missing that occasional POC.  Cue Banana Republic coming to the rescue with this amazing scalloped dress.  It's perfect for work with heels or can be dressed down with an oxford underneath and some sneaks for a casual weekend look.  Oh and it has pockets and fits my hips.  Which is a win in multiple departments.  






In other news, I'm working on a full marathon recap which I hope to share very soon!  It was such an amazing race - something I never expected to say about a full marathon!
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This post was written in partnership with Banana Republic - as always, all opinions are my own.

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The Right... Weekend Exploring Look

I'm really excited to share my first outfit from our trip to Lexington!  I'm working on a full recap post (including our amazing Bourbon Trail adventures and alllll the great food we ate) but first up is what I wore for a morning of exploring the city.  I had an 11 mile run scheduled that weekend so while I did my grand tour around UK (literally loops and loops around the UK campus and the arboretum) Jackie, Jen and James found a new coffee shop and took blog pics near the super cute Gratz Park area.  And since they're such good friends, they took me back so I could snap my outfit before brunch (I was also secretly letting them scope it out first ;) ).  Gratz Park is a cute little area of town which reminded us a lot of Washington Square Park with the old architecture.  

Ann Taylor Ruffle Sleeve Blouse, Joe Fresh Navy Shorts, Nike Court Shoes, Yankees Baseball Cap, Gigi New York Crossbody (c/o)

I decided to rock my sneakers that morning because #LongTrainingRun and I have to admit, this outfit has me really excited to wear them more this fall.  Since I wear heels so much more during the week at work, I need to save my feet every chance I get (especially after pounding out double digit runs!). 
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The Right... Summer Sundress

I can't believe Labor Day Weekend is done and we're already cruising through September.  This sundress was by far one of my favorite purchases for the season and it was definitely my go-to on the weekends.  Something about the midi length and crochet details made it feel a little dressier than just a cotton sundress.  The weather is cooling off a bit and I can't help but think about my fall wardrobe updates, but before I dive fully into the season I may try to style this one more time!

ASOS Red Midi Dress, Brown Wedges (similar here), Dooney & Bourke Crossbody Bag

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Photos by Lisa Schiller

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The Right... Magical Morning

My old office was across the street from Grand Central and every day I'd take the subway to work, exit straight into our building and hardly ever be phased that I passed through this iconic structure on a daily basis.  I am also usually crunched for time when taking the Metro North and run in with just enough time to grab my ticket and catch my train.  With that said, I was a little hesitant when Lisa suggested taking bloc pics in Grand Central because I know it's always crazy busy and I never really saw it as an option for a good backdrop.   Spending some time shooting that morning, I started to notice beautiful details and it really reminded me to not take for granted that these beautiful places are part of my day to day experience of living in this city.

Zara Lace Dress, Banana Republic Pointed Toe Pumps, GiGi New York Clutch (c/o)

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Photos by Lisa Schiller

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The Right... Weekend Wear

Summer is in full swing over here and I feel like I've been busier than ever.  I've been at the new job for FOUR weeks already (time seriously flies) and it's been a huge priority for me to get settled and focus on doing well.  I've also made sure to be as social as possible to try to remedy what I talked about in this post.  It hasn't been hard at all because summer in NYC is probably the busiest time of year with a gazillion things going on at all times.  


Since I've been dressing a lot more professional at work, I'm taking advantage of weekends to dress down a bit.  I usually don't love wearing shorts but this pair have been the perfect relaxed solution for the hot, busy summer.  What have you guys been up to?  Any fun trips planned?  I'm off to Vegas for a super quick trip for a bachelorette party - wish me luck that I survive!

Ann Taylor Flutter Sleeve Blouse (similar here), Old Navy Linen Shorts, Old Navy Sandals (sold out but similar pair here), GiGi New York Crossbody

As promised, I'm still working on that mini career series so stay tuned!
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The Right... First Day [of Work]

If you know me personally or follow me on Snap or Insta, you've probably figured out by now that I have a new job.  I am so beyond excited to start this new chapter that I could just jump and yell and scream and sing butttt instead I'm taking a deep breathe and getting ready for a what's sure to be a wild ride.  Today is the first day at said job and while I'm excited I'm slightly terrified.  But terrified in the best way possible (I once read an article about a really successful person and they said fear is what fueled them so a little bit of fear in new adventures is definitely a good thing).  I'll get into the nitty gritty as to why I'm terrified and how this whole job came about soon but all I know is I'm so ready for this change.  
I'm taking this as an opportunity to start fresh, create a new routine and really reset things.  Not that I've done anything seriously wrong in my last role or life but the 60-70 hour work weeks, not being able to workout regularly or eat right have really taken a toll on me.  I know there's hard work and working long hours to get things done sometimes but my last job is a little too stressful at times.  It wasn't all for naught because I learned a tremendous amount and it helped me forge the connections I needed for this newest endeavor.  And let's just say I'm ready to really start living this life I've built in the city.
And first things first, I'm taking control of my workout routine and my finances.  After reading all the Refinery29 money/personal finance articles this year, I decided to purchase a Stash Wealth plan to really start setting myself up for future goals.  I was so excited when I got the email that my plan was ready - so now it's time to implement it!
I'm also excited to announce I'm working on a mini career series to talk about my experiences through the job search process, give interview tips and also talk about transitioning your wardrobe for a new job.  Stay tuned and I hope you'll come on this ride with me!

Chic Wish Lace Crop Top (similar here), Banana Republic Fluted Skirt (similar here and here), C.Wonder Leopard Espadrilles (similar here), GiGi New York Crossbody (c/o)

PS - no, this not what I'm actually wearing to work today - the skirt is a little too short for the new office environment ;).  Head to Insta to see the real outfit!
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