Vintage Fashion Blog
Those of you who read my last post entitled “Joan Crawford inspired look” are probably already familiar with Xtabay Vintage shop where I found the most perfect 1940s cocktail dress that I believe Crawford herself would have approved of! If however, this is the first time you are hearing about this shop extraordinaire, may I present you now with the…
Apart from being very knowledgeable on the topic of vintage fashion, as well as costume restoration, Sascha is also incredibly kind and generous, making the whole process of buying vintage clothes a delightful experience and making me always want to come back for more! You can see my breathtaking 1940s dress from La Belle Vintage here! Dominique de Merteuil: How did you…
Bloomers and Frocks is my new vintage shop of the week. It’s a fairly new enterprise, having just celebrated its first birthday and is based in Austin, Texas. Judging by the dazzling vintage clothes and accessories that you can find there, as well as a big amount of very happy clients, I dare say, that they have a very bright…
Victory Girl Vintage – the Canadian vintage shop of the week is filled with a big selection of dazzling, romantic dresses from the 1930s- 1950s but that’s not the only thing you will find there. Gorgeous coats, skirts and sweater tops will help you build an entire vintage wardrobe! Dominique de Merteuil: How did you start your adventure in selling…
“Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Guten Abend, bon soir, Wie geht’s? Comment ca va? Do you feel good? I bet you do!” Without further ado, I present the vintage shop of the week! Bride Of The Fox has a breathtaking collection of rare, vintage garments, some of such historical value that they should be displayed…
After an overwhelming response to my article highlighting the best vintage shops on Etsy, I decided to broaden my investigations by venturing out onto the internet, leaving no link left unchecked during my travels, looking for the most interesting vintage shops across the world. I intend to share my discoveries with all of my sophisticated, vintage-loving readers, featuring one vintage shop…
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!
