since yesterday

Strawberry Switchblade were a Scottish new wave duo and the only girl band in a scene made up of many of my other fav groups like Orange Juice, Aztec Camera, and Primal Scream. Jill Bryson and Rose McDowall were talented musicians and style icons of ultra-feminine '80s gothic fashions including flowing dresses, giant backcombed hairdos, and lots of lower lid liner. These ladies described themselves as "scabby witches from Glasgow," who were always adorned in multiple layers of ribbon and lace. Strawberry Switchblade's obsession with polka dots of every size is very similar to my own, and I love the massive fabric flowers and hair bows they sported. Please also take note of the pink patent granny boots below, which make my heart beat a little faster!

Pretty in Pink (1986)

I hate everything but this song

I'd never heard of Me Without You before I came across it on CBC at 2am a few weeks ago. The film follows the friendship of two girls through the sixties - present and is a bit like an extended music video, in that the tunes, fashions and general aesthetic of each decade are central to the plot. The hair, makeup and costumes on Marina (the blonde) are esp amazing and remind me a bit of a new wave Stevie Nicks. And yes, that is Michelle Williams.