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MIchelle Polzine, 20th Century Cafe
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"The knit dress was a 30's number that was a birthday gift from Oran Scott (and his gal Teresa Sarpieri, my gorgeous barista) who owns Relic vintage."
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Libations await.
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"The apron is from a vintage maid uniform I bought from Unforgettable Vintage."
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Ready to roll.
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Vintage lighting
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All house made, of course.
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"The halter dress is a 50's Hawaiian from liberty house of Honolulu that I purchased from my pal Leanndra who sells her stuff at Static Vintage on Haight."
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More prettiness
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"The jewelry is stuff I picked up for a dollar at Time After Time Vintage in North Carolina where I was a surly clerk over 15 years ago. The shoes are from Olivera St. In Los Angeles."
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Delicious bread fresh out of the oven.
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Even the espresso machine fits Michelle's aesthetic.
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...and the coffee and teacups too
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Yum
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... and yum.
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The black dress is a '30s evening gown that I purchased almost 20 years ago from Jana Star in NYC, a super fancy boutique that is probably long gone. It's silk crepe backed pebbled satin with a label that reads Olga Frocks, Inc. Point Pleasant Beach New J