Fashion Blog by Francis Lee Baker
Boots are a must have for surviving Fall and Winter. Sneakers and dress shoes are geat. But they won’t take on the elements as well as a pair of boots. This season I partnered with Sperry to show you how to style some of their preppy staples. You can read my previous posts here and … Continue reading What to Wear with Sperry’s Annapolis Brown Leather Boots
Preppy style has gotten a little pretentious over the years. So Sperry recently launched a campaign to redefine preppy style. I actually mentioned it in a previous post you can read here. It’s awesome that Sperry is rolling out shoes that are still timeless. But they’re less stuffy than you’d associate with preppy style. In this post, … Continue reading The Best Chelsea Boots to Wear With Everything
I’m a huge fan of high-end designers collaborating with mass retailers. I love fashion, but I can’t afford access to a lot of it. That’s why it’s exciting when designers and retailers come together. The result is an affordable and fashionable collection. So it’s no surprise that I was pumped when LaQuan Smith announced his … Continue reading How to Style the ASOS x LaQuan Smith Collection
I’ve always considered Sperry to be a destination for preppy style shoes. In school, most of my friends and classmates dressed preppy and wore Sperrys. If I’m being honest, I wanted to fit in so I followed suit. If you look through my instagram it’s clear that my style has evolved since then. Instead of … Continue reading Redefining Prep Style With the Sperry Avenue Duck Boot
This post has been sponsored by ShopRunner and Cole Haan, however all opinions are mine alone. Growing up my dad stressed the importance of wearing comfortable shoes. Like a lot of you, I didn’t always take my dad’s advice. I would buy what I thought was cool or whatever I could afford. When I got … Continue reading Why the Cole Haan Grand Collection Should be Your Go-To for Everyday Shoes
I recently collaborated with ASOS to share how to dress for college and different ways to stay on trend this school year. Classes can get super stressful. Style tends to be the first thing we throw out the window to cope with the stress. As a freshman, I used to wear bow ties to class. … Continue reading How to Dress for College: 3 Outfits to Up Your Style
Forever21 Wide Brim Fedora (similar here) / Tom Ford Sunglasses / American Eagle Western Shirt (similar here) / ASOS Skinny Jeans (similar here) / Crevo Footwear Chelsea Boots One of the easiest trends to try this Fall is western style fashion. One of the things I love about this trend is that you can probably pull an … Continue reading How to Pull Off the Western Style Fashion Trend
For the first time in months, I woke up feeling optimistic. I woke up with this thought: be more kind to yourself. It’s often said that we’re our own worst critic. But the way I treat myself is worse. Whenever I make bad decisions, I punish myself. But this morning I realized I needed to … Continue reading What This Summer Has Taught Me About Depression and Forgiveness
Recently I’ve received a lot of questions from you asking for help finding jeans for short guys. I’ve always been heavier than most around me, but I’m realizing my body type is more average than I thought. I hadn’t realized how difficult shopping could be if you fall at one of the far ends of … Continue reading Where to find the Best Jeans for Short Guys
This past week I had the opportunity to get my first taste of New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring 2019. If you’re following along on Instagram, you saw that I hinted at having a pretty traumatic experience. I’ll share more on that at the end. My favorite collection from day one of New York Fashion … Continue reading New York Fashion Week: Men’s Spring 2019 Day 1