Steal her Style ft. Layers of Chic
She describes her style as “chronically overdressed” and has an affinity for vintage fashion and bold colours. Mary Gui, the blogger behind Layers of Chic, is here to tell Stylight how she turned 300 Instagram followers into a community of more than 60,000 and who she turns to for blogging inspiration.
Hi Mary, tell us about yourself!
“I was born in China and moved to New York when I was seven. I’m 29 years old and work as a full-time fashion blogger at Layers of Chic.”
“I quit my job in advertising two years ago to pursue my career as a fashion blogger full time. When I quit, I only had 300 followers on Instagram and was not established whatsoever, but I’ve always loved fashion and believed that I could be successful in blogging with my unique outfits and point of view.”
I took a risk on myself and it was the best decision I’ve ever made.
Nobody's Child
Blue Striped Palma Mini Dress
£69.00
Nobody's Child
-10%
Kocca
Modern Strapless Contoured Corset Style Top Blue
£93.96
£104.31
Miinto
What are your go-to skincare and makeup products?
“For makeup, I’m a hardcore Urban Decay and bareMinerals fan. I’m big on eyeshadow, colorful eyeliner, and a beautiful highlighter.”
What's your favourite beauty splurge?
My favourite beauty splurge is definitely eyelash extensions. I always feel like a new person after I get them as they instantly make my eyes look bigger; that, and it cuts my makeup routine in half!
If you were only allowed to own three beauty products, what would they be?
- A moisturizer with SPF
- A golden highlighter
- A fun lipstick
Where do you find your fashion inspiration?
“I get my inspiration from vintage fashion and other style bloggers. My style icon is Blair Eadie of Atlantic-Pacific. She is the epitome of feminity and the way she puts outfits together is a work of art.”
AllSaints
Cotton Lana Lace Mini Dress, Size: UK 14/US 10 Brown
£119.00
AllSaints
Nobody's Child
Blue Denim Tulla Midi Dress
£95.00
Nobody's Child
-50%
Ariella
Knot Front Maxi Dress Blue
£55.00
£110.00
Roman
Fat Face
FatFace Isla Indigo Blue Regular Velvet Midi Dress
£72.00
FatFace
“In terms of brands, I love Kate Spade, Coach, & Other Stories, Kat Maconie, and Gucci.
I’m loving the white booties trend, bows on bows, sheer skirts, and colourful faux fur coats.”
-15%
Kat Maconie
Kay sandals - Multicolour
£390.00
£459.00
FARFETCH
-49%
Kat Maconie
High Heel Sandals, female, Black, 6 UK, Spotted Anais Boot Shoe
£144.42
£284.49
Miinto
-74%
Kat Maconie
SOLANGE Black
£70.00
£271.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Kat Maconie
Heeled Boots, female, Red, 4 UK, Bordeaux Suede/Patent Boot Shoe
£132.24
£267.09
Miinto
-20%
Kat Maconie
FOOTWEAR - Pumps on YOOX.COM Black
£176.00
£221.00
Yoox.com
-33%
AllSaints
Womens Polyester Freddie Faux Fur Coat, Size: XS Black
£200.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-11%
Roman
Contrast Zip Puffer Coat White
£70.00
£79.00
Roman
-24%
Roman
Longline Diamond Quilt Hooded Coat
£65.00
£85.00
Roman
What's your biggest fashion splurge?
“A delicate vintage handbag I found in London.”
Emilio Pucci
C.1970s Purple Floral Signature Print Velvet Purse
$824.00
1stdibs
-10%
Louis Vuitton
Pre-owned Travel Pass Case Brown
£189.08
£210.65
Miinto
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