The Read
Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style
8-minute read
Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet
6-minute read
Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet
Breanna Mroczek and Janet Davie have a lot of things in common — except for their shoe size. Listen in on the Where Calgary editors' conversation about being on opposite ends of the spectrum, a size 5 and a size 11.
Shoes that Take You Places
6-minute read
Shoes that Take You Places
Our Spring/Summer '16 collection isn’t simply about boarding planes to far away destinations; it’s about the confidence to board the daily flights of life.
Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection
6-minute read
Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection
Our co-founder, Justine, breaks down the four new styles and four new leathers you'll find in our latest footwear collection. Inspired by travel, built for comfort, designed to turn heads.
Boots For Wide Calves
2-minute read
Boots For Wide Calves
"I tried on 3 different pairs that wouldn’t zip up past my ankles to realize that maybe buying boots wasn’t going to be as straight forward as it should be." Vancouver-based blogger Alicia Winnett of Alicia Fashionista takes off to London, UK, and writes our Fit series post on finding...
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign
9-minute read
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign
Pack your bags: fashion stylist Jessica Clark breaks down the looks she created for our Spring/Summer 2016 shoot at the Edmonton International Airport.
Inside the Midnight Collection
5-minute read
Inside the Midnight Collection
One of the season's biggest trends--navy + black--takes form in our latest shoe collection. Long gone are the days when it was a fashion no-no to pair them. Go behind-the-scenes at our shoot with Jillian Schecher.
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords
2-minute read
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords
If you're stumped when it comes to styling oxfords, stylist Conni Jespersen will change your mind with these two easy-breezy looks. (Gird the tulle!)
Small Shoe Sizes for Men
5-minute read
Small Shoe Sizes for Men
“Have you tried the children’s shoe department?” Creative director Chris Hamill has heard this more than once. Read about his frustration with shopping for a men's shoe size 6.5. (FYI, we do 5-15!)
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit
10-minute read
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit
Lee Vosburgh of Style Bee breaks down 5 steps to leaning out your closet for the new year. Get your pens and printers ready, it includes a worksheet and labels!
Designing the Perfect Handbag
6-minute read
Designing the Perfect Handbag
Justine, co-founder and product development lead, and Monica, brand design manager, break down the thought and design that went into creating Poppy Barley's Perfect Handbag.
Choosing Poppy Barley for Comfort, Story + Style—Not Fit
5-minute read
