Vintage Fashion Blog
The best coats for autumn and winter-vintage style. [Edit 2025-the timeless chic] Do you love beauteous coats as much as I do but are unsure how to choose one or where to find luxurious outwear without breaking the bank? If the answer is yes, this article is definitely for you, as my shopping-on-a-small-budget prowess is legendary! The Best Coat for…
Learn how to shop for a vintage slip from the lingerie expert, Emma Benitez of Nylon Nostalgia. I’m thrilled and honoured to collaborate on this article with a lady who I’ve been admiring from far for years. Emma Benitez, BA (Hons) in Fashion & Dress History, is an expert in vintage lingerie and the most knowledgeable person I know on…
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…
The Perfect Weekend in Sydney – Where to eat, drink and shop if you love vintage, and luxury but only have a couple of days to spare. I’ve recently returned from a trip to Australia and even though most of my time was spent taking in spectacular sunsets from the picturesque beaches of Perth on the country’s west coast, I…
Styling tips on how to wear pink clothes and look elegant. Think pink! Think pink! if you want that quel-que chose. Think pink! who cares if the new look has no bust. Now, I wouldn’t presume to tell a woman what a woman oughtta think, But tell her if she’s gotta think: think pink! Funny Face, 1957 DISCLOSURE: As of…
Will it be Trousers for Women? If you think that trousers are uninspiring, not ladylike, and a Hollywood Movie Star would never wear them, think again. Trousers a la Katharine Hepburn – The Inspiration Inspiration can be found anywhere and in anything. Mr de Merteuil usually finds his in art. Although, he’s rarely satisfied by simply looking through the many…
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!
