Inspiration Archives

Simone August 22, 2016

Who Deserves your Attention? Monday Inspiration

It’s not always clear who exactly deserves your attention. But the worst thing you can do is give the wrong people your attention and time. Some of my best advice to make sure you’re not paying attention and giving your time to the wrong people, is as follows: -Trust your gut. If you’re questioning someone’s intentions or reasoning, there’s probably a reason for it. -If they do something horrible to someone you know. This is the, “if someone gossips to you, they probably gossip about you” scenario. So, for example, they screw someone out of a deal, don’t think they…

View Post

Simone August 11, 2016

Outfit Inspiration for an Easy Fall Transition

As mid August quickly approaches us, (horrible I know) so does Fall fashion. The season change can make styling difficult so it’s important to have plenty of outfit inspiration to make the fall transition easy! There’s no need to run to the store and stock pile on sweaters, because with this look you can use almost any of your Summer dresses! 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 This look makes me feel way less guilty about all the dresses I’ll buy on sale the last week of August. I love a…

View Post

Simone August 1, 2016

Inspiration Monday – Self Improvement

(photo of Peconic bay, by me; quote, unknown; made with word swag app) Personality and character check inspiration today here on simplybysimone.com. Do you make everyone feel like they’re someone? If your answer to that is no, it’s ok, but I’m going to explain why you should change that. If you want a life that you’re proud of, you need to make other people feel good. Having a fulfilled happy life includes how you treat others. You may or may not realize it, but there are plenty of ways to make others feel good. By following these tips you’ll add…

View Post

Simone July 18, 2016

Motivation Monday

Happy Motivation Monday guys! Today’s quote is a reminder to never let anyone or anything drag you down (you know that’s one of my favorite topics!). I’ve made it a habit personally to become more motivated anytime a negative person or attitude makes me upset. If you’re feeling upset because a friend, family member or coworker has spread their negative attitude on to you or if work and/or school is overwhelming, the best thing to do is to find what makes you happy. That’s where you will succeed. I always through myself into my favorite work, my blog. This is…

View Post

simplybysimone July 8, 2016

Suited up with Norma Kamli

Bathing Suit: Norma Kamali | Pants: Everything but Water | Sunglasses: Kate Spade | Headband: Headbands of Hope Today I’m suited up with Normal Kamali! We’re not talking about your typical suit obvi, but a bathing suit! It’s so hard finding a good bathing suit that’s flattering and comfortable, but today I want to share some of my favorite brands and styles with you! One of my favorite parts of blogging is being introduced to so many inspiring companies and people over the Internet. One of my recent inspirations is Headbands of Hope, for every headband they sell, a headband is…

View Post

simplybysimone July 6, 2016

Go with the Flow

CROP TOP: AQUA | PANTS: OLIVACEOUS, HERE IN WHITE | SHOES: IVANKA TRUMP, SIMILAR | BAG: CHANEL | SUNGLASSES: ELIZABETH & JAMES | WATCH: MICHELE | CHOKER: ASOS I feel like an ancient Roman/ Greek goddess/ Spartan in this pant + shoe combo! These flowy pants are feminine while the black sandals are bold. I love pairing contrast colors and styles to create an eye catching look. Instagram | Twitter | Snapchat

View Post

Instagram @simplybysimone