Summer Style. Coffee Sippin'.

BECKLEY LATELY

Intentions were set - intentions were so clearly set! And here I am two and a half months later finally posting to the blog. Have you ever heard the phrase, "Slow and steady wins the race."? Of course you have, but have you really heard it? I've found I am an all-or-nothing worst kind of perfectionist, but something that managed to sink in a little deeper than the Aesopian platitude: "Better done than perfect." 

Of course I want BECKLEY to be perfect. Who wouldn't strive for perfection? But each little task, project, and post doesn't have to be perfect every single time. Sometimes things have to get done, and that's a truth sure as death and taxes. 

BECKLEY LATELY - a simple way of showcasing favorite photo shoots that otherwise might never see the light of day on our channels.

There was no option other than to start with an ode to coffee. Two summer styles showcased in the diffused light of sweet coffee shops.

Lauren - Disco Daydream 

Simplicity: Styled Portraits with Courtney Newell

QUIET CONFIDENCE was the inspiration for this three-part portrait series featuring Courtney of Always Coco Noelle. 

Boyfriend jeans paired with a body suit mixes casual with sultry and didn't distract from Courtney's personality shining through. 

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Jeans | Citizens of Humanity - Planet Blue // Body Suit | Blue Life - Planet Blue // Ring | Kendra Scott

styling | Alexandrea Cohen for BECKLEY & Co.

photography | Rebecca Kirstin for BECKLEY & Co.

model | Courtney Newell

EASY LIKE A SUNDAY MORNING // STYLED LIFESTYLE PORTRAITS

We see portrait photography as more than a neutral background and twinkle in the eye (though, you'll see we are partial to that as well) - we view lifestyle portraits as an opportunity to photograph life as it is, and getting the beauty of the entire moment

Easy Like a Sunday Morning was inspired by Courtney's quiet confidence. A french press, slouchy sweater, and casual jean shorts in her own kitchen was stage enough for a cozy morning capturing the precious time between waking up and tackling the day. 

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sweater | Planet Blue 

shorts | Planet Bue

It's a Pizza and Champagne Party // Part 3 with Pizza and Champagne

Part Three of our styled shoot series featuring sister bloggers Kelsie and Lexi of Pizza and Champagne , with (of course) pizza and champagne

After this shoot, we wouldn't want to enjoy a pizza party any other way - champagne and boxes of Cane Rosso everywhere

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Lexi || dress - Lulu's , earrings - Kendra Scott 

Kelsie || jumpsuit - Rent the Runway, shoes - Steve Madden

photography || Rebecca Kirstin for BECKLEY & Co.

styling || Alexandrea Cohen for BECKLEY & Co. 

Sisters Who Brunch // Part 2 with Pizza and Champagne

Part Two from our styled shoot with sisters Kelsie and Lexi of Pizza and Champagne

"We're Kelsie + Lexi - sisters who embrace the spontaneity of life, crave good eats + changes of scenery. We hope you enjoy our adventures, whether they're in our kitchen or another country!"

Travelers and foodies, we loved Mercat Bistro as our brunch backdrop - bringing some Parisian bistro dining to Dallas

we loved these complementary off-the-shoulder dresses suited for each sister's style

 Texas heat is real, but that won't stop us from keeping our brunch game strong

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Lexi || blue dress - Target | necklace - Impeccable Pig + similar | fringe heels - Target

Kelsie || cream romper - Revolve | peep toe heels - Nordstrom

Photography by Rebecca Kirstin of BECKLEY & Co. | Styling by Alexandrea Cohen of BECKLEY & Co.