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Vintage Hair Snood Ideas

By Dominique de MerteuilJuly 16, 2018, Last modified on October 26, 20233 min read

Vintage hair snood is not only a real lifesaver keeping the curls in place when the weather is not vintage-hair friendly, but it also looks spectacular giving a finishing touch to any vintage ensemble!

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Vintage Outfits

A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich and the Tuxedo

By Dominique de MerteuilJanuary 6, 2017, Last modified on March 17, 20244 min read

Recently, I was presented with a tuxedo, as a gift from a designer friend Ewa Godun. Its look is quite theatrical and we joked, that it would clearly lead to me taking to the stage as a circus lion tamer, a la American Horror Story with a hint of a Marlene Dietrich. A few too many Espresso Martini-motivated outfit changes…

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Vintage Beauty

Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty – Book Review

By Dominique de MerteuilDecember 13, 2016, Last modified on June 12, 20244 min read

Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty – Book Review Being the bookworm that I am and in constant need of educating myself on the topic of vintage hair and makeup. I’m always thrilled with the prospect of a new guide that will help to perfect my preferred 1940s look. This is especially the case with hair! So, when I was approached by…

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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 knowledge 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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Vintage Hair Snood Ideas

A Tribute to Marlene Dietrich and the Tuxedo

Vintage Secrets: Hollywood Beauty – Book Review

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