Vintage Fashion Blog
As part of the vintage shop of the week segment of my blog, I’m very excited to present you with The Starlet’s Stylist, a shop that has been on my radar ever since I discovered it on Instagram.Run by Sylvia, a person with extraordinary taste in vintage garments, who used to test the vintage market by teasing us all with little previews of…
Those of you who read my last post entitled “Joan Crawford inspired look” are probably already familiar with Xtabay Vintage shop where I found the most perfect 1940s cocktail dress that I believe Crawford herself would have approved of! If however, this is the first time you are hearing about this shop extraordinaire, may I present you now with the…
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! For my weekly Q&A in the Vintage Shop Of The Week section. I present you with Crush Vintage, run by two friends whose mutual passion for vintage fashion led to the creation of a shop filled with real treasures for savvy vintage shoppers like myself where you can find garments…
Apart from being very knowledgeable on the topic of vintage fashion, as well as costume restoration, Sascha is also incredibly kind and generous, making the whole process of buying vintage clothes a delightful experience and making me always want to come back for more! You can see my breathtaking 1940s dress from La Belle Vintage here! Dominique de Merteuil: How did you…
Ladies and Gentlemen! Madame et Monsieur! Meine Damen und Herren! As part of the Vintage Shop Of The Week segment of my blog, I present to you Pursuing Andie! A place where you will find a vast selection of vintage clothes and accessories dating from the 1940s-1970s with an emphasis on hats, that integral part of a real vintage dame’s…
Bloomers and Frocks is my new vintage shop of the week. It’s a fairly new enterprise, having just celebrated its first birthday and is based in Austin, Texas. Judging by the dazzling vintage clothes and accessories that you can find there, as well as a big amount of very happy clients, I dare say, that they have a very bright…
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!
