Vintage Fashion Blog
The queen of the silver screen once famously said I never go outside unless I look like Joan Crawford the movie star. If you want to see the girl next door, go next door. Always glamorous, known on and off the movie set for being a true perfectionist, with a distinctive style adorned and copied by fans all over the…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I’m a vintage fashion blogger and founder of itsbeyondmycontrol.com, the ultimate vintage fashion guide for women who love elegant vintage style, Old Hollywood glamour and have a penchant for quality. As the sole author of every article published on the It’s Beyond My Control blog, I take great pride in being a curator of…
It’s Beyond My Control-Introduction to My Vintage Fashion Blog Welcome to my vintage fashion blog with a slightly modern twist. My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I’m a vintage fashion scribbler, fashion history nerd and the founder of the It’s Beyond My Control website I started in 2012. This post is merely an introduction to It’s Beyond My Control, along…
In this article, I will provide you with useful tips and guidelines for taking care of your vintage clothes so that you can enjoy them for years to come. Vintage clothes require special care and attention to preserve their quality and value. If like me, you are a vintage enthusiast, you might be wondering what are some common mistakes to…
Veracious Vintage Co. is a heaven for all the divas “Curating a killer vintage wardrobe” as the shop’s owner herself describes, with glamorous dresses, suits and beyond from the 1930s-1960s. Her impeccable taste and love for vintage fashion are clearly visible in all of the carefully picked garments and it doesn’t come as a surprise, that the savvy vintage shopper,…
Best Vintage Shops On Etsy! I don’t mean to sound platitudinous, but shopping for vintage clothes is not an easy affair. Looking for that perfect Lilli Ann suit, a 1930s velvet gown that will be just the right size and colour or, a Victorian funeral cape in mint condition can be very time-consuming. All of it can be quite a…
My name is Dominique de Merteuil. I'm a vintage fashion blogger and curator of elegance. As the founder of It's Beyond My Control, a 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. My credo: Life is too short to wear ordinary clothes!
