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Wanderlust Exposé: Honeymooning in Summerland

Wanderlust Exposé: Honeymooning in Summerland

Our co-founder, Justine, and her new hubby took a much-needed honeymoon in Summerland, B.C. Find out where to stay, what to do, and where to eat...
3-minute read
Behind-the-Scenes at our S/S '13 Flats Lookbook Shoot

Behind-the-Scenes at our S/S '13 Flats Lookbook Shoot

Compiling a Lookbook from thousands of images takes tough love. Here's a chance to go behind-the-scenes and take another look...
3-minute read
Meet the Team: Breanne, Customer Insights

Meet the Team: Breanne, Customer Insights

It's time to get to know the team! We'll be rolling out profiles on the Poppy Barley staff over the next few weeks, starting with Breanne in our Concierge department. FYI: her favourite colour is pink.
2-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: The Savannah Hill, Summertime Boots

Inspiration Notebook: The Savannah Hill, Summertime Boots

Inspired by wide open spaces and big prairie skies, The Savannah Hill makes a subtle nod to the west. How would you style it?
1-minute read
Meet Poppy Barley's First-Ever Intern

Meet Poppy Barley's First-Ever Intern

It's been a crazy month at the PB office, from debuting our S/S '13 Flats Collection, redesigning our online shop, throwing a launch party, and planning a photo shoot, to introducing our new manufacturing promise, participating in our first crowdfunding campaign, and getting married (we'll tell you about our co-founder...

3-minute read
Help us build our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection with Alberta BoostR!

Help us build our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection with Alberta BoostR!

Through crowdfunding, our campaign goal is to raise $10,000. If we don't meet it, we get nothing. If you contribute, we'll spoil you with awesome rewards.
2-minute read
How Poppy Barley went from Idea to Startup Status

How Poppy Barley went from Idea to Startup Status

Our co-founder, Kendall Barber, speaks candidly about how Poppy Barley came to be, following Startup Edmonton's Founders 50 event...
4-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: Modern Mary-Jane Flats

Inspiration Notebook: Modern Mary-Jane Flats

Darling, daring, and de rigueur, this retro flat is tailor-made for any occasion.
1-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: Pointed Toe Flats - The Classic Point

Inspiration Notebook: Pointed Toe Flats - The Classic Point

The charming, clean lines on this contemporary flat pump make this style the quintessential It-girl of your wardrobe...
1-minute read
Inspiration Notebook: Smoking Slipper Flats - The Feminine Slipper

Inspiration Notebook: Smoking Slipper Flats - The Feminine Slipper

Get to know The Feminine Slipper: a ladylike twist on a Roaring '20s menswear trend.
2-minute read
NOW AVAILABLE: Custom Ballet Flats by Poppy Barley

NOW AVAILABLE: Custom Ballet Flats by Poppy Barley

After months of anticipation, Poppy Barley's Spring/Summer 2013 Flats Collection is here and ready for your personal customization...
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It's Party Time! Come to our Flats Collection Launch at The Bamboo Ballroom on June 13th

It's Party Time! Come to our Flats Collection Launch at The Bamboo Ballroom on June 13th

We’ll have plenty of shoes, hardware and leather samples on hand for you to view, touch and swoon over...
1-minute read