Harper and Harley
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Sara Donaldson in one of the pioneering style bloggers in Australia, launching her blog Harper and Harley in 2008. Carving a niche within the less is more philosophy across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, Sara has become the poster girl for elevated minimalism, making Harper and Harley the destination for timeless wardrobe essential inspiration.
Harper and Harley
3y ago
I’ve almost forgotten how to do this.
Over the years i’ve advocated numerous times for creatives and small businesses to own their platform. To not put all their eggs in the one social media basket so to speak.
But with my changing priority lists, like having a baby, growing a business and my creative projects moving predominately to social media channels only, this blog has been left a little dusty. But I need to remind myself of my own advice, remove the cobwebs and ensure the content i’m creating doesn’t dissolve in 24 hours.
I posted these images on my Instagram account the other day. I ..read more
Harper and Harley
3y ago
I’ve never done a reno before, but this will be the first of many as my husband and I slowly move through our 1930’s bungalow style home in Sydney.
We started with our bathrooms, turning two small bathrooms that backed onto each other into one main family bathroom, and turning our sunroom , that used to be my home office, into our ensuite.
We had a few structural changes that meant a slow and steady approach, and in the end it took 3 months to complete, but we’re just so happy with the result and its been so rewarding to be part of every decision and see it all come to life.
When approachin ..read more
Harper and Harley
3y ago
I’ve never done a reno before, but this will be the first of many as my husband and I slowly move through our 1930’s bungalow style home in Sydney.
We started with our bathrooms, turning two small bathrooms that backed onto each other into one main family bathroom, and turning our sunroom , that used to be my home office, into our ensuite.
We had a few structural changes that meant a slow and steady approach, and in the end it took 3 months to complete, but we’re just so happy with the result and its been so rewarding to be part of every decision and see it all come to life.
When approachin ..read more
Harper and Harley
4y ago
I’ve never done a reno before, but this will be the first of many as my husband and I slowly move through our 1930’s bungalow style home in Sydney.
We started with our bathrooms, turning two small bathrooms that backed onto each other into one main family bathroom, and turning our sunroom , that used to be my home office, into our ensuite.
We had a few structural changes that meant a slow and steady approach, and in the end it took 3 months to complete, but we’re just so happy with the result and its been so rewarding to be part of every decision and see it all come to life.
When approachin ..read more
Harper and Harley
5y ago
As you’re probably aware I’ve had short hair for most of my twenties, going back and forth between a lob and bob, until last year when I decided I wanted to change things up and commit to growing it out. Perfect timing, as now I’m 30, I’ve entered a new decade and my hair feels like it’s reached the perfect, low maintenance length I’ve been searching for.
Short hair at first is easy, but to be honest after a while I
found the daily styling to be more time consuming than I first thought, and
ended up wearing it pulled back in a bun most of the time. I’m wearing my hair
out so much ..read more
Harper and Harley
5y ago
Wearing: Joseph blazer, Joseph pants
Give a woman a well fitted suit and she can conquer the
world, or at least feel like she can.
This is how I feel in a matching blazer and pant combo. I don’t
necessarily wear them to work, as would feel far too overdressed in our undone
office, but I find suits the perfect dress alternative when going to events and
are particularly great for winter weddings.
I love wearing them with just a bra underneath, or a V neck
camisole to keep the clean V lines of the jacket
This cream matching blazer and pants from Joseph is a dream. I’m suc ..read more
Harper and Harley
5y ago
Wearing: Albus Lumen blazer and Marle slip skirt
Getting away from my usual all black and adding some fresh creams into the mix with this perfectly structured cotton blazer from one of my favourite Australia designers, Albus Lumen.
I also have to get you acquainted with New Zealand brand Marle. We’ve had them online at The UNDONE for a couple of seasons and the collections instantly sell out due to their easy to wear designs, great price points and natural materials. Highly recommend checking them out, I also live in their black washed silk slip skirt as its a great everyday s ..read more
Harper and Harley
6y ago
A logo bag from your favourite designer can complete any outfit, but sometimes a little less is more in the styling department can let your bag really shine, and since it’s most likely one of the most prized possessions in your wardrobe, that is exactly what you want it to do.Take this new Saint Laurent Vicky Shoulder Bag in black patent with gold coloured hardware from Selfridges, it’s already oversized and quite a statement, so the best way in my opinion to style this is to go really simple with a white t-shirt and my new favourite black trousers. I can see this also being styled over a blac ..read more