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Meet the Team: Monica, Brand Design Manager

Behind the Business

Meet the Team: Monica, Brand Design Manager

 After our first Skype-chat, Monica took us through an in-depth company identity brief that would eventually define the Poppy Barley brand. From that point on, we knew we wanted her working for us on a daily basis.
3-minute read
Now Available: Plum Nude Flats

Product Design

Now Available: Plum Nude Flats

 We've added a seventh leather colour to our S/S '13 Flats Collection! And so, naturally, we took to Polyvore to put together a few mood boards to get you inspired...
1-minute read
Meet the Team: Caroline, Community Manager

Behind the Business

Meet the Team: Caroline, Community Manager

 Caroline’s passion for new media and fashion intersect at Poppy Barley, where she’s our head writer, creative director and social media wizard. She's also got a thing for rich pasta dishes and red wine.
2-minute read
Wanderlust Exposé: Honeymooning in Summerland

Lifestyle

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

Product Design

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

Behind the Business

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

Product Design

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

Behind the Business

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!

Product Design

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

Behind the Business

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

Product Design

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

Product Design

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...
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