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  • About MeVintage fashion blogger-Dominique de Merteuil
    • Dominique de Merteuil in the Press
    • UGC Product Photography and Stop Motion
    • Blogging Resources
    • Support My Blog!
  • Vintage OutfitsVintage outfits and styling tips. The 1930s-1950s fashion for a decadent femme fatale.
    • Vintage Sunglasses
    • Vintage Accessories
  • Vintage Fashion GuideThe ultimate guide to vintage clothing care! Tips on how to date, clean, store, and buy vintage clothes.
    • Shop My Favourite Retro Pieces
    • Vintage Clothing Stores
  • Vintage LingerieBest vintage and retro lingerie. Expert tips on buying, and review top retro undergarments inspired by the 1930s to the 1980s
  • Vintage BeautyBeauty and makeup product reviews. Tips on how to create vintage makeup and retro hairstyle.
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It's Beyond My Control

Vintage Fashion Blog

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Dominique de Merteuil in the Press
    • UGC Product Photography and Stop Motion
    • Blogging Resources
    • Support My Blog!
  • Vintage Outfits
    • Vintage Sunglasses
    • Vintage Accessories
  • Vintage Fashion Guide
    • Shop My Favourite Retro Pieces
    • Vintage Clothing Stores
  • Vintage Lingerie
  • Vintage Beauty
  • Travel
    • Florence
    • Krakow
    • Sydney
    • Warsaw
    • The Luxurious Dog
  • Contact
    • T&C
    • Privacy Policy

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Bonjour, Vintage Fashion Devotees!

Bonjour, Vintage Fashion Devotees!

My name is Dominique de Merteuil, and I'm a vintage fashion blogger. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, the ultimate vintage fashion guide, 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 whole world of unique vintage pieces waiting to be discovered, so join me on this journey and embrace the beauty of vintage fashion! My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!

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