I’d prefer not to use an exchange rate, thanks

union_jack_earrings OK, it’s been a while — and you knew it was coming eventually. No, my Anglophilia hasn’t quite abated… I’m just doing a better job of not constantly talking about London! It’s hard to forget about my favorite city when I have friends like The Magnificent Stacy sending me links to stuff that further fuels my obsession. Like, say, these earrings from ASOS, a British online fashion store.

I like looking at things in pounds — mostly because I’m terrible at math, and I sort of, um, “guess-timate” how much items cost without actually figuring it out.

Cue ASOS’s currency exchange function. My adorable Union Jack embroidered stud earrings, which are on sale for £4.25, come out to $7.27 US. Still not bad, not bad at all . . . but I like imagining they’re around $4 better! Meh, I’m going to break down and buy them.

Other British goodies catching my attention right now? Let’s pop over to Etsy, my absolute favorite guilty pleasure, shall we?


Hail Brittania teacup pincushion by KellyHendersonDesign, $22

Hail Brittania teacup pincushion by KellyHendersonDesign, $22

London Skyline, laser cut & etched, hand-painted bracelet by GetPersonalArt, $30

London skyline bracelet by GetPersonalArt, $30

London -- boxed set of 10 notecards by milktoasty, $8

London -- boxed set of 10 notecards by milktoasty, $8

Set of 3 tea time postcards by Lilley, $4

Set of 3 tea time postcards by Lilley, $4

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