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.”
Frankie Shop
Veyron double-breasted twill trench coat Black
$630.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Cassandre Mini leather shoulder bag Brown
$1,770.00
Mytheresa
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Self Portrait
Embellished lace midi dress Yellow
$804.00
$1,005.00
Mytheresa
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Goldbergh
Hilja leather ski mittens White
$238.00
$340.00
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“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
Roxanne mid-rise skinny jeans Black
$156.00
$223.00
Mytheresa
7 For All Mankind
Mid-rise bootcut jeans Black
$325.00
Mytheresa
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7 For All Mankind
Capri cropped jeans Black
$304.00
$380.00
Mytheresa
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7 For All Mankind
Capri mid-rise skinny jeans Black
$245.00
$350.00
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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.”
Saint Laurent
Cassandre Mini leather shoulder bag Brown
$1,770.00
Mytheresa
Saint Laurent
Cassandre leather phone pouch Black
$1,060.00
Mytheresa
Prada
Prada Galleria leather top-handle bag Black
$5,600.00
Mytheresa
Valentino Garavani
Rockstud Small metallic leather top-handle bag Silver
$1,590.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Chase jersey wrap dress Red
$345.00
$575.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Printed crêpe midi dress Yellow
$424.00
$707.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Nella floral midi dress Blue
$440.00
$629.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Stephen jersey midi dress Green
$441.00
$735.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Roxanna wrap midi dress Blue
$419.00
$838.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Simona lamé wrap dress Blue
$448.00
$640.00
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Nella crêpe midi dress Blue
$374.00
$623.00
Mytheresa
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
Fiona cotton midi dress Blue
$219.00
$548.00
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