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.
Herno
Shirts Black
£186.00
Balardi
-42%
Dolce & Gabbana
Bustier Black
£682.00
£1,185.00
Balardi
Max Mara
T Shirts And Polos Black
£111.00
Balardi
What are your go-to skincare and makeup products?
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PCA Skin
Womens Total Strength Anti-Aging Serum for Women - One Size
£73.25
£87.00
Secret Sales
“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.”
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Self Portrait
Midi Dress With Contrasting Lace Collar Blue
£320.00
£461.00
Balardi
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Ganni
White Floral Satin Maxi Dress - Size 32 Elastane
£237.00
£395.00
GANNI
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Solace London
Maci Maxi Dress Blue
£393.00
£694.00
Balardi
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Ganni
Black Washed Smock Dress - Size 32 Cotton
£171.00
£285.00
GANNI
-40%
Forte_Forte
Velvet Long Dress Beige
£198.00
£329.00
Balardi
“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.”
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Kat Maconie
High Heel Sandals, female, Black, 6 UK, Spotted Anais Boot Shoe
£146.08
£287.76
Miinto
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Kat Maconie
SOLANGE Black
£127.00
£271.00
Yoox.com
-50%
Kat Maconie
Heeled Boots, female, Red, 6 UK, Bordeaux Suede/Patent Boot Shoe
£133.76
£270.16
Miinto
-20%
Kat Maconie
FOOTWEAR - Ankle boots on YOOX.COM Black
£164.00
£206.00
Yoox.com
Kat Maconie
105mm heel-detail pointed-toe pumps - Pink
£435.00
FARFETCH
-25%
Stand Studio
Coats Beige
£373.00
£500.00
Balardi
-34%
Woolrich
Boulder Faux Fur Parka Black
£404.00
£615.00
Balardi
Michael Michael Kors
belted maxi Scuba coat - Black
£371.00
FARFETCH
-31%
Herno
Faux Fur Coat Beige
£474.00
£691.00
Balardi
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
-25%
Stella McCartney
Stella McCartney Portamonete Donna Eco Pelle Nero
£232.00
£311.00
Balardi
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