Vintage Fashion Blog
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…
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, 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!
