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.

“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.

“For skincare, I’ve been using PCA Skin, Glow Recipe, and Laneige. The most important step in my skincare routine is always an SPF – I don’t leave the house without it.”

“For makeup, I’m a hardcore Urban Decay and bareMinerals fan. I’m big on eyeshadow, colorful eyeliner, and a beautiful highlighter.”

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!

1. A moisturizer with SPF
2. A golden highlighter
3. A fun lipstick

“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.”

“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.”

“A delicate vintage handbag I found in London.”

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