Vintage Fashion Blog
My name is Dominique de Merteuil, and I'm a vintage fashion blogger. I'm the founder and sole author of 'It's Beyond My Control', the ultimate vintage fashion guide and I take pride in sharing my knowledge and passion for clothing from the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, which I wear daily. There’s a wonderful world of unique vintage treasures waiting to be uncovered, so come along with me on this exciting journey and embrace the charm of vintage fashion! My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
Fall, my favourite season, is finally upon us, the perfect time to dust off my 1940s suits with matching hats and weather-appropriate gloves. As I was carefully packing my summer vintage wardrobe into Tyvec covers, you can find out how to properly store vintage in my article; ‘How to Store Vintage Clothes Like a Pro‘, and unpacking fall ensembles, I…
The half-moon manicure is a stunning vintage style that has certainly stood the test of time, from the glamorous flapper era of the 1920s, through to the dazzling and most influential Old Hollywood stars of the 1930s, and the challenging times of the 1940s despite which American women were encouraged to maintain their appearance with the help of makeup to…
I am a big fan of gingham and plaid, my favourite patterns on 1940s suits, which I have in abundance but never enough, and in today’s post, I would like to show you how to add more than just a touch of vintage style by incorporating these classic patterns into your wardrobe. I will demonstrate how to wear a vintage-inspired…
