Whether it’s the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee or the Olympics, the spotlight is on London this year. If you’re heading across the pond, don’t be stuck with a not-so-savvy-souvenir. Instead, watch as Travel Correspondent Alyssa Caverley shows you how street fashion and high tea come together in a royal way.

You may think that a bag of assorted English teas or a “Congratulations, William and Kate” plate might be the perfect souvenir for your friends back at home, but how about something even better? From the Royal Wedding to the upcoming Jubilee, you can’t help but look at the fashions. And nothing say British fashion like the hats. 

The outrageous hats, called fascinators, are part of the social fabric in the UK. From high-end Harrods to the local Westfield Mall, watch as Alyssa tries on a few fascinators and shows you how to pick up one of your own.

For more information on shopping and travel in London, check out:

• Alyssa’s Savvy Souvenirs report in Japan
• Alyssa’s Savvy Souvenirs report in Amsterdam
• Travel Planning & Shopping section

By Alyssa Caverley for PeterGreenberg.com