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How to add Gothic Glamour to Your Style

By Dominique de MerteuilNovember 15, 2022, Last modified on February 24, 202512 min read

How to Create Gothic Glamour with Vintage Clothes? In this post, I will endeavour to teach you how to master the gothic glamour style with the help of authentic vintage as well as contemporary clothes and accessories. I dedicate this piece to all my fellow vintage goths as well as ladies who don’t necessarily identify as a goth but are…

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How to Dress Like a 1940s Femme Fatale!

By Dominique de MerteuilDecember 17, 2020, Last modified on October 30, 202412 min read

Outfit Ideas For Dressing Like a Femme Fatale!! And for those of you who love to learn, I wrote a brief history of the Fatale women depicted in literature and paintings in the 19th and 20th centuries. I don’t believe that there is one quintessential Fatale look. Black seems to always be the preferred choice for those trying to imitate…

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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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