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.
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Dries Van Noten
Ceana Striped Tie Halter Top Pink
$365.99
$915.00
Neiman Marcus
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Splendid
Saige Stripe Sweater Tank in Fawn Stripe at Nordstrom, Size X-Small
$46.99
$118.00
Nordstrom
Anemos
Striped Square-Neck Tank Top White
$165.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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Max Mara
Haway Stripe Cotton Top in Ultramarine at Nordstrom, Size 10 Blue
$170.00
$425.00
Nordstrom
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.”
Mare Mare
Emmy Satin Corset Maxi Dress Green
$295.00
Anthropologie
A.L.C.
Al Gown Black
$242.99
Rue La La
AFRM
McCall Off-the-Shoulder Stretch Mesh Maxi Dress Green
$188.00
Anthropologie
Vince Camuto
Ruffle Midi Dress Black
$69.99
Rue La La
Mare Mare
Piper Strapless Fit & Flare Maxi Dress Pink
$298.00
Anthropologie
“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
Ankle boots Black
$76.00
$406.00
Yoox.com
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Kat Maconie
Kay sandals - women - Leather/Leather/Leather - 39 - Multicolour
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$597.00
FARFETCH
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Kat Maconie
Ankle boots Pink
$51.00
$440.00
Yoox.com
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Kat Maconie
125mm Pammy pumps - women - Plastic/Rubber/Calf Leather - 38 - VANILLA.GL White
$716.00
$842.00
FARFETCH
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Kat Maconie
115mm Hailey heeled mules - women - Calf Leather/Calf Leather/Rubber - 38 - Pink
$747.00
$830.00
FARFETCH
Hutch
Eve Coat Black
$168.99
Rue La La
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Cole Haan
Womens Hidden Hood Puffer Coat - Blue Size Medium
$169.95
$328.00
Cole Haan
Unreal Fur
Timeless Coat Brown
$299.99
Rue La La
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Cole Haan
Womens Hidden Hood Puffer Coat - Beige Size Medium Brown
$149.95
$328.00
Cole Haan
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
Burberry
Check E-Canvas Bifold Wallet Brown
$299.99
Rue La La
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Radley London
Oak Street - Shine Medium Flapover Wallet in Dark Oak at Nordstrom
$44.00
$88.00
Nordstrom
Burberry
Long Canvas & Leather Wallet Beige
$399.99
Rue La La
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