Why does the pound have to be worth more than the dollar?

http://www.office.co.uk/womens/jeffrey_campbell/rock_lace/37/12547/35360/1?fs=12547

The link isn't working so copy paste the URL to your browser to stumble on some crazy awesome finds straight from those bloody english blokes.. Sorry, I just had shepherd pie for dinner. Wanna see? There ya go...

These shoes for example?? Gimme! I need certain things, and these shoes are on that list! Oh boyfriend...