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Meet the Team: Justine, Co-founder

Meet the Team: Justine, Co-founder

Despite her eye for design and her cool sense of style, Justine's background is a far cry from fashion and shoemaking (although, she did hope to be a fashion designer when she was little). Find out more about our co-founder...
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The Results Are In: Here's What You Want In Perfect Rounded-Toe Ballet Flats

The Results Are In: Here's What You Want In Perfect Rounded-Toe Ballet Flats

Your survey answers were more than insightful—and made us realize that we were about to make the wrong decisions about a few design elements...
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Meet the Team: Daelan, Developer

Meet the Team: Daelan, Developer

Although that's his technical job title at Poppy Barley, he's also our in-house photographer, videographer, comedian, musician-DJ extraordinaire (he really was a '90s DJ), and video-game maker. Get to know the guy behind our website.
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#PBWorthWalking: See Who's Entered to Win Custom Shoes

#PBWorthWalking: See Who's Entered to Win Custom Shoes

We have been completely blown away, inspired and moved by all the people entering our Instagram giveaway with @CarmynJoy. Where would you wear perfectly fitted custom shoes?
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Introducing: Our Fall 2013 Custom Shoe Colours

Introducing: Our Fall 2013 Custom Shoe Colours

With colder temperatures comes warm and saturated shades. Introducing Poppy Barley's Fall '13 Leather Colours for our bespoke boots and custom shoes.
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Limited Time Leathers: Robin Egg & Peony at Poppy Barley

Limited Time Leathers: Robin Egg & Peony at Poppy Barley

We're making room for our Fall 2013 leathers! As of September 2013, Robin Egg & Peony will no longer be available in the shop. Find out what's in store...
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Meet @CarmynJoy + Enter Our #PBWorthWalking Giveaway

Meet @CarmynJoy + Enter Our #PBWorthWalking Giveaway

We've got a super fun and interactive contest going on with local Instagram star, @CarmynJoy! Meet the girl behind the pretty images, and enter to win 1 of 3 pairs of flats!
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A Development Update On Our Rounded-Toe Ballet Flat

A Development Update On Our Rounded-Toe Ballet Flat

Over the past few months, we’ve shared photos of The Contemporary Ballet flat--and many of you are excitedly awaiting its arrival. Here's the story behind the development process.
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Poppy Barley x Alberta BoostR Crowdfunding Appreciation Party

Poppy Barley x Alberta BoostR Crowdfunding Appreciation Party

You helped us raise $28,550 at Alberta BoostR! Thanks to you, we're moving forward with development of our F/W '13 Heeled Boots Collection. Let's celebrate!
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Meet the Team: Kendall, Co-founder

Meet the Team: Kendall, Co-founder

You've met our Customer Insights Specialist, our Community Manager, and our Brand Design Manager. Today we're profiling one of our all-star founders, who doesn't only run her own business, she runs marathons, too.
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Calgary Popup Sale Alert! Get Measured at #PARKSALE13

Calgary Popup Sale Alert! Get Measured at #PARKSALE13

Gather your shoe-loving, fashion-crazy and art aficionado friends: Poppy Barley is going to be at PARKSALE 2013 on Saturday, August 17th at Haultain Park!
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@PoppyBarley Filmstrip

@PoppyBarley Filmstrip

From Mexico to Calgary, from palm trees to canola fields, here's a recap of what we've been up to over the past few months, as told by our Instagram feed.
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