How Diane von Furstenberg’s assistant started a New York blogging community
She may be Diane von Furstenberg’s assistant, but Simone Piliero, the blogger behind Simply by Simone, has a style unique unto herself. Mixing DVF’s wild prints with structured #GirlBoss separates, Simone says that she’s always drawn to, “those eye-catching pieces you can pair back with basics.”
“I created Simply by Simone [in May 2014] as my creative outlet,” Simone told Stylight. Residing just outside of New York City in Westchester County, Simone is the co-founder of an influencer network called Westchester Blogger Babes. “Getting together and chatting with like-minded driven individuals” has been one of the best things to come out of her five-year-old blog, according to Simone; “the community is no.1 for me.”
“[My style] is edgy and ever-changing,” says Simone. Among her favourite brands? “I’m biased, but DVF.
“I love how easy it is to wear everything from day to night, how so many of our dresses can also be worn as cardigans, and most of all, I love our statement pieces.”
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Cloud 6 Sneakers White
$160.00
Anthropologie
Marc Jacobs
The Large Canvas Tote Bag Beige
$195.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Mitchell & Ness
MLB Floral Camo Baseball Cap Green
$68.00
Anthropologie
“Other than that, I love looking for “me” items,” she says. “Recently I’ve found items I love from Sandro, Ralph Lauren, 7 For All Mankind, and Anine Bing.”
My perfect day-to-night outfit is:
“Black jeans, a nice black blouse or camisole, and one of my favourite DVF dresses as a cardigan. I work in NYC so I would definitely be wearing white sneakers!”
7 For All Mankind
Alexa Black Bootcut Jean
$119.99
Rue La La
7 For All Mankind
Marie Mid-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Black
$328.00
Anthropologie
7 For All Mankind
Alexa Black Bootcut Jean
$89.99
Rue La La
7 For All Mankind
Twisted Lotta High-Rise Wide-Leg Jeans Black
$398.00
Anthropologie
My favourite investment pieces are:
“I’m strict with big purchases; I save all my money first and never buy them on credit. My favourites are my three Chanel bags. They never get old to me.”
Fendi
Roll Large FF Jacquard Velvet & Leather Tote Brown
$1,549.99
Rue La La
Saint Laurent
Le 5 à 7 Mini leather shoulder bag Black
$1,900.00
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Burberry
Highlands Medium Coated Canvas Tote Brown
$1,329.99
Rue La La
Chloé
Woody Medium Tote Bag in Linen White
$1,450.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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