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Introduction to My Vintage Fashion Blog

Bonjour, Vintage Fashion Devotees!

Bonjour, Vintage Fashion Devotees!

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 20+ years of knowledge, research 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!

Vintage Fashion Expert: 1930s-1950s Style Specialist

Authentic Vintage Look: Reviewing Cervin’s Best Fully Fashioned Stockings

Authentic Vintage Look: Reviewing Cervin’s Best Fully Fashioned Stockings

Best Cervin Fully Fashioned Stockings Who Makes the Best Fully Fashioned Stockings? In this article, I’m excited to share my heartfelt review of the five best Cervin fully fashioned stockings for an authentic vintage look, my personal favourites, which I have tried, tested, and worn with several of my 1940s and 1950s ensembles. Once an essential item in every woman’s…

Dior’s New Look: Vintage-Inspired Outfit for Fall

Dior’s New Look: Vintage-Inspired Outfit for Fall

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 Tyvek 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…

How to Do a Half Moon Manicure-The Vintage Nail Art

How to Do a Half Moon Manicure-The Vintage Nail Art

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…