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Fort McMurray Pop-up Shop

Fort McMurray Pop-up Shop

FORT MCMURRAY // September 20th-22nd, 2013 Come shop Poppy Barley’s F/W ’13 Collection. We’ll have plenty of samples on hand for you to view, touch and swoon over, as well as iPads for you to play with so that you can select and customize your favourite styles, colour combinations and...

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Working at a Startup After Graduation: Why You Should Do It

Working at a Startup After Graduation: Why You Should Do It

Before she was our Customer Insights Specialist, she was one of our first customers. Find out why (apart from finding perfectly fitted boots) Breanne decided to work at a startup after graduation.
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Alberta Popup Sale: We're Going On Tour This September!

Alberta Popup Sale: We're Going On Tour This September!

Poppy Barley is popping up in your city! Come out to view the new F/W '13 collection in Calgary, Fort McMurray and Edmonton on these key September dates...
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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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