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.
Tommy Hilfiger
Seersucker Smock Spaghetti Strap Top White
£80.00
Tommy Hilfiger
-60%
Dior
Cotton-Knit Halterneck Top with Awning Pattern size 42
£339.40
£848.50
GLAMOOD
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.”
-39%
Fat Face
FatFace Paige Pink Layered Floral Embroidered Midi Dress
£42.00
£69.00
FatFace
-55%
AllSaints
Polyester Gabby Mesh Maxi Dress, Size: UK 10/US 6 Brown
£66.60
£149.00
AllSaints
-42%
Fat Face
FatFace Black Lotus Embroidered Midi Dress
£52.00
£90.00
FatFace
-46%
AllSaints
Viscose Mina A-Line Maxi Dress, Size: UK 10/US 6 Black
£85.50
£159.00
AllSaints
“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.”
-49%
Kat Maconie
High Heel Sandals, female, Black, 6 UK, Spotted Anais Boot Shoe
£144.42
£284.49
Miinto
-15%
Kat Maconie
Kay sandals - Multicolour
£390.00
£459.00
FARFETCH
-50%
Kat Maconie
Heeled Boots, female, Red, 4 UK, Bordeaux Suede/Patent Boot Shoe
£132.24
£267.09
Miinto
Kat Maconie
115mm Hailey heeled mules - Pink
£503.00
FARFETCH
-74%
Kat Maconie
SOLANGE Black
£70.00
£271.00
Yoox.com
-40%
AllSaints
Womens Polyester Freddie Faux Fur Coat, Size: L Black
£180.00
£299.00
AllSaints
-6%
Bomboogie
Parkas, female, Brown, L, Elegant Hooded Brown Coat Aw25
£254.91
£272.31
Miinto
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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