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Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style

Lawyer Style vs. Startup Style

8-minute read From a corporate office to a co-working space, Connor, a lawyer, and Warren, a community manager, compare style notes. One thing they do have in...
Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

Extreme Sizes: What It's Like to Have Size 5 and Size 11 Feet

6-minute read Breanna Mroczek and Janet Davie have a lot of things in common — except for their shoe size. Listen in on the Where Calgary editors'...
Shoes that Take You Places

Shoes that Take You Places

6-minute read 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

Dissecting Our S/S '16 Collection

6-minute read 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...
Boots For Wide Calves

Boots For Wide Calves

2-minute read "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...
Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

Stylist's Notes: Breaking Down Poppy Barley's S/S '16 Campaign

9-minute read 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

Inside the Midnight Collection

5-minute read 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...
Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

Borrowed From the Boys: How to Wear Brogues and Oxfords

2-minute read 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

Small Shoe Sizes for Men

5-minute read “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...
5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit

5 Steps To A Successful Closet Edit

10-minute read 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...
Designing the Perfect Handbag

Designing the Perfect Handbag

6-minute read 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

Choosing Poppy Barley for Comfort, Story + Style—Not Fit

5-minute read When it comes to shoe shopping, Aislin doesn't have problems finding shoes that fit, but she still chooses to shop at Poppy Barley. Why, you...