Honest Review | Poppy Barley Eyelet Oxford a.k.a The Perfect Travel Shoe
The Poppy Barley Eyelet Oxfords! The shoes that feel like slippers. No seriously they do. I first tried these shoes on about a year ago and was immediately shocked by how comfortable they were; Sadly, I wasn’t in need of them at the time so I left them on the shelf but you better believe that I did not stop thinking about them.
The Poppy Barley Eyelet Oxfords! The shoes that feel like slippers. No seriously they do. I first tried these shoes on about a year ago and was immediately shocked by how comfortable they were; Sadly, I wasn’t in need of them at the time so I left them on the shelf but you better believe that I did not stop thinking about them.
So when I started packing for our trip to Italy and realized I was going to need to bring a single pair of shoes that basically looks good with everything and are very walkable I did not hesitate to order a pair!
And let me tell you, I put some serious miles on those babies. We walked around 14km a day exploring the streets of Florence, the beaches of Cinque Terre, and the Canals of Venice. If I’m honest, it still feels a little unreal! The only shoes I wore were these oxfords and my Birkenstocks. And you guys, I have zero regrets. They were exactly what I needed. My love for Poppy Barley shoes hath grown ever deeper.
Now that being said let’s dig into the pros and cons of this cutie little shoe!
PROS
I am cannot over state how comfortable these are from the first wear. Almost unbelievably soft leather.
No tie laces. I’m lazy about my wardrobe pieces. If it’s too much work I likely won’t wear it. Needless to say, these slip one flats have been worn relentlessly.
So versatile. These shoes have such a minimal, classic look that works with so many outfits.
Great quality, my oxfords are still in incredible shape despite constant wear, being shoved in bags, and traipsing through less than ideal terrain.
They are always available in a variety of colours! I decided on toffee because I really needed them to be able to match everything, but Poppy Barley has some seriously cool colours and prints that change throughout the year.
CONS
They are very flat. I am quite short at about 5’2” and I have to admit I sometimes missed the little bit of height I get from some of my other shoes.
The sole is super soft and fairly flat. To be fair I think this is partially why they feel like the most comfortable pair of slippers. But if you are someone like me who has really bad feet you may want to consider adding a pair of orthotics. I used a pair of inexpensive Dr. Scholl’s and it’s been perfect!
So there you have it, my new favourite traveling companion. Besides my family of course! If you have been in need of an everyday, versatile shoe this one is without a doubt an absolute winner. Me, I am 100% saving up for their brand new Victoriana Boot!! It’s the black boot of my dreams friends!
I hope this helped! If you have any questions about the shoes or Italy, get at me girl! <3
Warmly,
Karmen
P.S. For more Honest Reviews follow me on Instagram, @karmenmeyerphotography, and check out my posts on buliding a capsule wardrobe.
As always, in the interest of full transparency, I want to let you know that Poppy Barley traded me these shoes in exchange for photos. My review however was NOT paid for. It is just honest feedback on my experience. Additionally, I don’t make any money if you buy these shoes. I just know how intimidating it is to purchase ethical clothing as it often mean more $$$ and ordering online without seeing the garment first hand. It’s truly my hope to help make that easier for you with these reviews! Thanks for hanging out and letting me do a wee bit of reminiscing today!
Poppy Barley Fall Launch
When Jane from Poppy Barley emailed me about attending their Fall Launch event, I thought for sure she had made a mistake. I'm a full-time mom/photographer who lives in the middle of nowhere, I don't get invited to fashion launches! Soooo naturally, I quickly wrote back so that she couldn't change her mind lol!…
When Jane from Poppy Barley emailed me about attending their Fall Launch event, I thought for sure she had made a mistake. I'm a full-time mom/photographer who lives in the middle of nowhere, I don't get invited to fashion launches! Soooo naturally, I quickly wrote back so that she couldn't change her mind lol!! But in all seriousness, I cannot tell you how happy I was to celebrate Poppy Barley's new store and their 2018 fall line-up. You see, Poppy Barley was my VERY FIRST responsible shoe purchase and it was scary because, as we all know by now, responsible fashion costs more. And spending money stresses me out friends. I usually have to mull over purchases for weeks to months, and in this case YEARS. Ya, that's right, it took me 2 whole years to finally purchase my ankle boots, and I have zero regrets. In fact, I went back the next year for a pair of mules!! To put it simply, I wear them All. The. Time. They are comfortable and seriously level-up my outfits!I really want to to say a huge thank to the Poppy Barley ladies for having me, and for putting on such an intimate event. I had so much fun hanging out with some of Edmonton's best humans! And you guys I brought home a pair of the leopard print flats (which was a prettty bold move for me)!! Eeee, I love them so much and cannot believe how many garments I can pair them with. I had to turn down the most comfortable pair of oxfords I've ever had my foot in, but I just love how this pair of D'orsay flats completely changes the look of my outfits. I swear, it's the shoe I didn't know I needed! If you haven't already, I can't encourage you enough to check out this Women-run Edmonton-based company, they are a dream. If you have any questions about my experiences with them and their shoes ask away below! I genuinely love chatting slow-fashion with y'all!
Warmly,
Karmen
PS. If you could have any pair of shoes from the Poppy Barley fall line, what would you get?!?
Shadow Play | Style Session with Volerra, Finders Keephers Boutique and Boheme Goods
Ain't nothing like photographing other creative souls. I could give you a thousand reason to book a soul session or brand session, but I'm just going to let the photos do the talking today. If you have any questions let me know!!
Ain't nothing like photographing other creative souls. I could give you a thousand reason to book a soul session or brand session, but I'm just going to let the photos do the talking today. If you have any questions let me know!!
Styled by Tammy Swier Design for Volerra and Finders Keephers
In the Desert | Mojave Preserve California
Driving the through the desert is a magical experience (highly recommended), you come across sights that seem like they could only be from another planet. Some you drive by with eyes widened, others require you to slam on the brakes and turn that car around. This was one of those times. A lone Foo Dog just off of Route66 in California.Model: Rebecca Hughes Poncho: sweetjolieboutique.com Jewelry: volerra.com (PS. Volerra is having a HUGE sale today!!)Travel Dates for the remainder of 2018 are listed HERE on my website. I will be taking portrait and brand sessions at all locations, just shoot me an email or comment below if you have any questions!
Explore Edmonton
I jussssst realized that I have never blogged my session with the lovely J. She was writing a an article about hidden gems in Edmonton and I had SOO much fun wandering around some of her favorite neighbourhoods. Edmonton has become such a special place to me. It is where I went to school for photography, it's where Brad and I bought our first home, it where our oldest daughter was born!! And even though we live outside of the city now, it will always feel like home. I absolutely adore our frequent visits with it's places and wonderful people.If you are an Edmontonian or will be visiting this summer I highly recommend checking out Justine's blog posts about Highlands and Westmount. Below I've linked up some of my favorite stops, come tag along with us!
OK now let's hop and the car and head over to Highlands, shall we?
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Pyne And Smith | Capsule Wardrobe Update #3
Hey Guys! Its been a little while since I gave you an update! Honestly things haven't been super exciting, I have just been doing the best with what I have. BUT I am working on my summer capsule wardrobe! And I have been enjoying the two new purchases I told you about earlier! One of which was this Pyne and Smith Clothiers Linen Dress.I was soooo excited to get this little number in the mail. I immediately put it on, and then, had one of those moments of doubt. You know the kind. I wasn't sure if I could 'pull it off', if it was the most flattering dress for me. Maybe it was just one of things I loved on other people? So I let it hang in the closet for few days, but eventually decided that if I like the dress I should darn well wear it, and love doing so.Jump ahead to day of errands, peppered with compliments and I was completely sold! (I really try not to dress for anyone besides myself, but being on the receiving end of a compliment is always encouraging <3) Needless to say, I have been wearing this incredibly comfortable dress on repeat ever since! It is honestly so versatile (and the midi length is crazy practical when you are running after little ones). I've worn it on its own, with sweaters and belted so far. (PS. the belted version kind of made me feel like Belle!! Honest to goodness the soundtrack played in my head allll day long lol)So I thought I'd share a few real life pictures that I snapped this afternoon while my kiddos splashed in the pool! I am about 5'2" and am wearing an XS. If you have any questions let me know!
Happy Weekend Pals,
<3Karmen
Amor Jewellery | Edmonton Fashion Photographer
A while back I worked with the wonderful AMOR! Amor makes gorgeous handcrafted jewellery and I was thrilled to work on this lifestyle/fashion shoot with them. Here are some of the images. ENJOY!!Truly,Karmen Model: Chelsea MondouxJewellery: Amor // www.amorjewelry.comHair/Make-Up: Nicola Gavins // www.nicolagavins.paradepro.com 
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