Little Jewellery Boutique London throws up lush Alexis Bittar cocktail ring

Just a day into my hunt for the perfect cocktail ring, and already hit upon option number one. Hooked up the Little Jewellery Boutique London website - word of which had come from hip jeweller Laila Aitken (she of Delaila fame) when at the Anedoti pop-up in early June - and within seconds happened upon this little beauty by Alexis Bittar nestled among LJB London's bevy of covetable, sparkly lovelies.
Couldn't see much in the way of info about what this ring is made from and the rest (would've been useful maybe), but the look says it all to me - a handsome 2.5x3.5cm diameter multi-faceted stone, this is definitely a statement ring. Loving the greenish hue of the stone, which has a heritage vibe, plus the gold studs on the mount, which add a touch of rock and roll class; at £200 I think it's a bit of a steal - not cheap enough for everyday purchasing but still in the 'affordable' price bracket.
Somehow Alexis Bittar had escaped my attention before now, so checked out his website and sounds like he's been around for a wee while - New York-based and a member of the CFDA (the US designers' club) - but his designs feel really fresh and totally unstuck. Apparently his debut collection was made from reworked pieces of depression-era chandelier glass -loving the provenance factor, always exciting. Would like to stay the trail stops here, but just need to keep mooching around and see what else is out there for the birthday wish list...

Discovering Tom Salama, Delaila and Anedoti.com

So right now I am totally coveting my new 'Orita' dress by Israeli designer Tom Salama, who is based in Tel Aviv. I've not been there myself, but have heard it's gained itself a reputation as a party town, and this dress is so perfect for a party! Again, a pic would explain it in a an instant, but I will attempt to do it justice with the written word. It's a navy, luxe jersey body-con number, with a drop waist, heavily pleated lantern skirt with hidden pockets. Pockets are one of my favourite things in a dress right now - is there any better way to show insoucience? Stopping just above the knee, the leg exposure is balanced with a sailor cut neckline (high and square), and there is heavy pleating across the bust, which adds interest. In short, it's lush. Goes very well with a good and high platform wedge, or equally with gladiator sandals. I found the dress in the UK at a fab pop-up shop on Cork Street, hosted by online boutique Anedoti - check it out for under the radar designers from across the globe, as well as the own label collection - simple, silk shift dresses and separates in jewel bright colours inspired by Rajastan - just gorgeous!
While in the store also got hooked on statement jewellery from up and coming label Delaila, and its vivacious designer Laila Aitken - think perspex baubles combined with laser cut, geometric metals. The US-born, Notting Hill-based designer Laila set up her own company after persuading a family friend and jewellery manufacturer for the likes of CHANEL, no less, that her idea was a go-er. Fair play on that - always excited by entrepreneurial spirit! The name Delaila was inspired by her mother's fashion boutique Samson and Delilah, as well as being a play on her own name. As well as being stocked on Anedoti, Delaila is stocked in Erickson Beamon, Harvey Nichols and Joseph. She also told be about a website called Little Jewellery Boutique London - which am going to be checking out very soon - watch this space...!