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Dominique de Merteuil

Dominique de Merteuil

I’m the founder of It’s Beyond My Control vintage fashion blog with a modern twist. I love, wear & write about fashion from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s.

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Sir, for me every day is Halloween.

That's how I usually respond when someone compliments me on my Halloween costume, even though it's not a costume but what I wear on a daily basis. 📸 @gregorymichaelking ”Be yourself, everyone is already taken.” Oscar Wilde🖤
#truevintage #vintagegirl #vintageblogger #1940sfashion #vintagehair #abbiewalsh #wheelsandollbaby #redhair #makeup #joancrawfordstyle

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"Well any time, any place, anywhere that I go
All the people seem to stop and stare
They say "why are you dressed like it's Halloween?
You look so absurd, you look so obscene.
Well I let their teeny minds think
That they're dealing with someone who is over the brink
And I dress this way just to keep them at bay
'Cause Halloween is every day
It's every day." "(Every Day Is) Halloween" by Ministry 📸 @gregorymichaelking
For my "It's not a Halloween costume" look, I opted for:

The new to me 1940s jacket with shoulder pads worthy of Joan Crawford.
Pencil skirt from @wheelsanddollbaby
The incredible "Bleeding Heart" necktie from @abbiewalsh the queen of bespoke accessories.❤️ Underneath it all, the most incredible corset I've ever had, Extreme Curve from @orchardcorset 🖤 #vintagegirl #vintageblogger #1940sfashion #vintagehair #lucifer #halloween2019 #abbiewalsh

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"Well any time, ...

Learn how to store vintage clothing like a pro! [MORE ON THE BLOG!!!] I've already written an article about how to take care of vintage clothes but this is a more in-depth piece. I've consulted with textile conservators and costume collectors, and hope that this post will answer most, if not all, questions about the do and don'ts for storing vintage clothing.

STORAGE MATERIALS:

FABRIC MATERIALS

Un-dyed cotton or muslin fabric. *I also use 100% natural and undyed linen fabric but all textile conservators I've spoken to, use cotton and muslin.

Always wash the fabric you are going to use for storing vintage garments. The product recommended to me by several textile conservators is Orvus W.A soap. You can buy it from preservationequipment.com or a saddlery shop.

Tyvek (1623E) material is pH neutral and lint-free. It's also very soft tear-resistant and breathable. Protects against pests, dust and light.
You can buy it in a roll and cut to the desired size and shape. You can also purchase ready-made Tyvek Garment Covers which come in different sizes.
Needle-punched (made without any adhesive) 100% non-woven polyester felt is great for the lining of drawers.
Acid-free unbuffered tissue paper is the ideal wrapping material.
Don't use buffered tissue paper as it's damaging to silk and wool!

You can buy the acid-free unbuffered tissue paper in sheets or rolls. *I always buy mine in rolls. #vintagegirl #vintageblogger #vintagefashion #truevintage #mommiedearest #mommiedearestdress #joancrawford #influencer #redhair

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My very first 1940s DuBarry dress! How do you like it? Paired with a 1950s belt, 1960s wicker bag and French Sole Velvet Slippers. @orchardcorset 💖 #frenchsole #vintagefashion #vintagegirl #truevintage #1940sfashion #dubarrydress #1940sdress @frenchsole @shazamvintagepinuphairflowers @lebunnyshoppe @luckydrygoods

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Are you obsessed with @abbiewalsh accessories as much as I am?! 💖💖💖 Abbie Walsh accessories are the perfect match, for both, vintage and modern garments. The limited collections, as well as one-off pieces, are all handmade and embellished with beautiful beads and dreamy embroidery. And what makes them even more special is the original artwork created by the tattoo artist @hevvamoore.

I find Abbie's bespoke neckties to be a real work of art, a collector's items and I know that I'm not the only one! Her dazzling gems are worn by the bold and the beautiful, both men and women, and are favoured amongst the stars. [MORE ON MY BLOG ] #abbiewalshaccessories #vintageaccessories #luxury #vintageblogger #vintageblog #vintagefashion #bespokeneckties

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Are you obsessed ...

Fourteen years later and we still go out on romantic dates! With each other, naturally. 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Casual-chic was my outfit choice for a date with Mr de Merteuil @gregorymichaelking ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️1940s cocktail dress paired with a 1960s bag and the gorgeous @spitzsneakers saddle shoes, that go with everything! #vintagegirl #vintageblogger #truevintage #1940sfashion #vintagehair #stylishsneakers #spitzsneakers #travel #palacwwilanowie #ilovewarsaw #love #marriage

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”I believe in the dollar. Everything I earn, I spend!” Joan Crawford 🖤 •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Of late, I spend it all on vintage bags. What about you? ❤️ •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••In the photograph by @gregorymichaelking, I'm wearing a 1940s dress from @xtabayvintage and new to me 1960s bag from @luckydrygoods 💋 #vintagegirl #vintagefashion #truevintage #truevintageclothing #vintageblogger #palacwwilanowie #redhair #vintagehair #vintagebag #makeup #retrogirl

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”I believe in ...

I’ve been wearing clothes, exclusively in black, for centuries and It’s only been the last few years since I opened up to the idea of adding some colour and pattern to my vintage wardrobe. My favourite colour combination; black+pink+orange. 🖤💗🧡 What’s yours? #vintagefashion #truevintage #1930sfashion #1940sfashion #vintagegirl #retrogirl #vintageblogger #vintagehair #pinksocks #sequins #influecer #sustainablefashion #wilanowpalace #warsaw #travel

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Fashion Trivia 💕
Edith Head, one of my favourite Hollywood costumiers, once famously said, “Some people need sequins, others don’t.” 🌹🌹🌹🌹 She made that comment to the press in reference to a dress she designed for Grace Kelly to wear at the 27th Academy Awards in 1955. The dress in ice-blue duchess satin was very simple, lacking any adornments and yet, it made Grace Kelly stand out from the crowds, Hollywood A-lister crowds that is. Kelly won the Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in “The Country Girl” that night. Edith Head was the winner for her Costume Design (Black and White) for “Sabrina”. #vintageclothing #truevintage #vintagefashion #vintageblogger #vintagehair #1930sfashion #1940sfashion #sequins #sustainablefashion #Warsaw #wilanowpalace

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Fashion Trivia 💕 Edith ...

I found The Holy Grail of vintage fashion!!! (swipe the pictures!) This late 1930s sequin blouse in plush powder pink from @sundriesvintage appeared in one of my favourite films starring Bette Davis, Old Acquaintance (1943). It wasn't actually worn by the great Ms Davis but I'm pretty sure that the film extra dressed in my blouse, bumped into the star at least once. You can see in the pictures below, the close proximity of the sequin beauty to the Hollywood star!

I would like to note, that I had purchased the magnificent sequins blouse before I discovered its appearance in Old Acquaintance!!! It was clearly meant to be and after that incredibly serendipitous find, I'm definitely adding more 1930s sequins garments to my Etsy basket. Who knows, perhaps next time I'll be lucky enough to find a sequins blouse or even a dress worn by Ms Davis or Crawford. A girl can dream.

Photography @gregorymichaelking
1940s dress I bought from @xtabayvintage
Couture socks from @fioricouture #vintageclothing #truevintage #truevintageootd #1930sfashion #vintagehair #vintageblogger #vintagegirl #sequins #warsaw #travel #wilanowpalace

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Another stunning image by my super talented husband @gregorymichaelking 💕💕Image campaign for @frenchsole 💕 #frenchsole #supermodel #photography #balletflats #vogue #shoesaddict #model #makeup

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Little and Large antique dolls and dresses is an exhibition which opened yesterday at The Fashion Museum in Bath. It’s one of my favourite museums in the UK and the first one that I visit when travelling to the enchanting county of Somerset. [MORE PICTURES ON MY BLOG!!!] Picture1
Antique “fashion” doll in a pale blue dress
* English wax Fashion doll from circa the 1880s in a blue princess line dress. The garment was most likely made in Paris, where all the best garments for dolls were produced in the 19th Century.
Bodice and skirt from the 1880s
* Beautiful pale blue ruched front princess line bodice and skirt made of silk.
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Antique “fashion” doll in a plum dress
* Breathtaking “fashion” doll with wax head in plum satin and cream lace dress from the 1870s. Accessorised with knitted socks and kid ankle strap shoes to match the dress perfectly.

Antique bodice and skirt * “Plum coloured satin dress with narrow woven borders of small flowers, lilies of the valley and roses, trimmed with ecru lace. The dress has 12 matching metal buttons on the front of the bodice. The skirt has 2 tiers of pleating with a flounce of lace in between. Three-quarter length sleeves which have had later alteration. The 1880s”

#antiquedoll #antiquedress #fashionmuseumbath #vintageclothing #littleandlargeexhibition #antiquefashion #antiques @bulletpruk

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