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.”
“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
Jeans Black
$440.00
Balardi
7 For All Mankind
Jeans Black
$475.00
Balardi
7 For All Mankind
Twisted Bonnie Jeans Black
$248.00
Bernardelli
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.”
-19%
Burberry
Highlands Mini Handbag Multi
$1,273.00
$1,568.00
Balardi
-26%
Tory Burch
Tory Burch Borse a Tracolla Eleanor Donna Pelle Nero
$1,183.00
$1,592.00
Balardi
Saint Laurent
Hobo Le 5 à 7 Mini Handbag Grey
$2,466.00
Balardi
-17%
Stella McCartney
Stella Mc Cartney Tote Bag Micro Falabella Plum Colour Red
$1,210.00
$1,465.00
Balardi
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Midi dresses Red
$149.00
$595.00
Yoox
-33%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Beauty cases Blue
$86.00
$128.00
Yoox
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Jada Knotted Suede Mules - Black
$250.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Tess Grosgrain-trimmed Floral-print Leather Sneakers - White
$230.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Lulu floral silk wide-leg pants Pink
$343.00
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