Meet the Designer

You MUST plan on stopping by Beanie + Cecil on Thursday for the THREAD Social trunk show.  Meet designer Melissa Akey (she'll be there from 4-7)  I got an early peek at the collection and it is beautiful!  Melissa will have pieces from her fall 2011 collection too!  There is one long, white dress that makes me want to get married all over again as well as many versatile pieces that can be worn all year long.  If you are looking for the perfect cocktail dress...look no further!  Beanie + Cecil is located in Raleigh's Cameron Village - 412 Daniels Street - (919) 821-5455 or www.beanieandcecil.com  Owners Alex Long & Karen Lichtin do an amazing job keeping the store stocked with classics that you will wear long after the season has come and gone.

Beth Blake & Melissa Akey of Thread Social

 Beth Blake and Melissa Akey launched Thread Social in 2006, following the success of their fashion-forward bridal line Thread. A tribute to all things nostalgic and flirty, Thread Social is the New York girl's go-to design label for perfect party dresses and quirky separates.
Prior to launching Thread, Blake worked for Chanel and American Vogue, while Akey was at Barneys New York and Stila Cosmetics.
Both live in New York City.
 

black + white wave stripe - capelet easy dress w/ low back & front pockets

crinkle silk - off the shoulder balloon sleeve shirt dress, color: moss

liquid silk - ponti knit one-shoulder w/ oversize ruffle detail, color: ink

liquid ink slouchy short paired with striped denim tailcoat

gem print crinkle silk dress, color: multi

color blocked crisp cottons easy dress w/shoulder tie detail, colors: khaki, ivory & putty