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.”
-20%
Ami
Ami De Coeur Wool Cardigan Black
£322.00
£403.00
Balardi
-14%
HUGO BOSS
H Dahanso Down Jacket Blue
£307.00
£359.00
Balardi
-3%
Pinko
Pinko Grey
£113.00
£117.00
Balardi
-18%
Golden Goose
Super Star Sneaker In Blue Leather And Ice Suede
£178.00
£217.00
Balardi
“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
£259.00
Balardi
-50%
7 For All Mankind
Womens Ladies Jeans Bootcut Maternity Sliillluxgra Fit - Black - Size 24 (Waist)
£100.00
£200.00
Secret Sales
-14%
7 For All Mankind
Relaxed Skinny Jeans Black
£185.00
£215.00
Balardi
-70%
7 For All Mankind
Skinny Fit Jeans, female, Black, W26, Skinny Coated Jeans
£77.88
£259.61
Miinto
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.”
-30%
Dolce & Gabbana
Sicily Leather Handbag Black
£1,040.00
£1,477.00
Balardi
-23%
Maison Margiela
Micro 5 Ac Classique Handbag Black
£1,267.00
£1,656.00
Balardi
-29%
Fendi
Pekaboo Soft Mini Handbag Blue
£2,596.00
£3,670.00
Balardi
-26%
Balenciaga
Borse a Mano Hourglass Donna Pelle Nero
£1,785.00
£2,403.00
Balardi
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Diane Von Fürstenberg
printed wrap-design mini dress - Blue
£220.00
FARFETCH
-68%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Pre-owned Womens Von Faux Fur Cropped Jacket in Black Acrylic - Size 2XS
£150.00
£462.00
Secret Sales
-15%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
DRESSES - Midi dresses on YOOX.COM Black
£346.00
£408.00
Yoox.com
-25%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
Midi Dresses, female, Multicolor, S, Stylish Dress
£387.75
£517.00
Miinto
Diane Von Fürstenberg
floral-print wrap dress - Blue
£198.00
FARFETCH
-47%
Diane Von Fürstenberg
JUMPSUITS & TRACKSUITS - Jumpsuits on YOOX.COM Black
£179.00
£338.00
Yoox.com
