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
Moncler
Moncler Padded Zip-up Cardigan, Men, Blue, Size: 3xl
$1,160.00
Moncler
Treasure & Bond
Melange Knit Scarf in Burgundy at Nordstrom Red
$45.00
Nordstrom
“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!”
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7 For All Mankind
Aubrey Super High-Waist Rinse Skinny Jean Black
$56.99
$188.00
Rue La La
-30%
7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise cropped skinny jeans Black
$199.00
$285.00
Mytheresa
-63%
7 For All Mankind
Black Ankle Skinny Jean
$79.99
$218.00
Rue La La
-60%
7 For All Mankind
Modern Dojo Black Flare Jean
$99.99
$248.00
Rue La La
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.”
Burberry
Mini Highlands Bag Beige
$1,250.00
Burberry
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Ferragamo
Women East-West tote bag (S) Black
$1,295.00
$1,850.00
Ferragamo
Ferragamo
New Line Tote Bag Black
$2,400.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Saint Laurent
Le 5 à 7 Mini leather shoulder bag Black
$1,900.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Diane Von Furstenberg Sequin Velvet Midi Dress Black
$142.00
$478.00
Rue La La
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Levana printed maxi dress Blue
$488.00
$610.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Furstenberg Agustin Midi Dress Brown
$148.99
$478.00
Rue La La
Diane Von Fürstenberg
x Henry Zankov Verick Wide-Leg Polka Dot Silk Pants
$495.00
Bergdorf Goodman
-65%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Diane Von Furstenberg Hadara Midi Dress Green
$195.99
$568.00
Rue La La
Diane Von Fürstenberg
x Henry Zankov Murano Oversized Silk-Back Cardigan
$645.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Diane Von Furstenberg Joaquin Maxi Dress Silver
$179.99
$598.00
Rue La La
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Agustin lamé midi dress Red
$424.00
$530.00
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