Vintage Outfits

Vintage styling guide for the glamorous femme fatale! Master the art of mixing vintage pieces from the 1930s-1970s with modern wardrobe staples. Learn the rich & fascinating history of vintage fashion.

“Old age ain’t no place for sissies” Bette Davis

“Old age ain’t no place for sissies” Bette Davis

 “Old Age Ain’t no Place for Sissies.” Frankly Forty! “Old Age Ain’t no Place for Sissies.” I heard someone say once that the ‘beast’ known as Hollywood forgives everything from a small indiscretion to a huge scandal and even a month at a Betty Ford clinic but not birthdays. This resonates so well with a quote attributed to the great Miss…

Vintage Fashion Blog with a Modern Twist

Vintage Fashion Blog with a Modern Twist

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…