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Wednesday 1:14pm, September 3, 2008
It’s happening… store cute! posted by Chris

Hey peeps, as you probs have heard, we’re opening our first offish “door” store next month to honor our ten year anniversary. We’re SO excited and hope you’ll join us for the GRAND OPENING PARTY on Fri, Oct 24th! There’s lots to do before then but, just before we started construction, we decided to use the empty space to take some quick promo pictures for the store and film the video below! Okay, sit back and enjoy this behind-the-scenes peek at the first-ever fred flare store. Please stay tuned for more updates! And don’t forget to book those plane tickets NOW! We want you there with us:)

fredflare.com’s first-ever DOOR STORE!
131 Meserole Ave at Leonard Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
(a couple blocks from the Greenpoint Ave stop on the G train)
GRAND OPENING FESTIVITIES will be held at 7pm on Fri, Oct 24th.

Giggle giggle giggle that was AMAZING!
comment by Kate — September 3, 2008

that was so cute! I hope I make it for the grand opening.
comment by Patty — September 3, 2008

AHHHHHHH!!! So cute! I can’t wait for the store to be ready! Mom, you better make it for the grand opening! It’s gonna be HAWT!
comment by Jen — September 3, 2008

p.s. I heart that Heart-ist
comment by Jen — September 3, 2008

This is so much fun! Thanks for doing such a great job on this vid, Mo! I say it in the ep but still feel it… OMG, I AM SO EXCITED!
comment by Keith — September 3, 2008

great job everybody… awesome job chaunte and keith on the hawt photos. thanks jen for your awesome camera skills and for all your fab help with the store and a HUGE thanks to Mo for doing such a fantastic job editing the video… it’s my totes new fave! Okay, we’ll y’all on Oct 24th!
comment by Chris — September 3, 2008

omg i really hope i can make it!! ill have to ask my rents though haha but going would be totally AMAZING! like…id die. yes. yes i would.
comment by cver — September 3, 2008

What about opening a store in Tel Aviv, Israel, eh??? It’s not fair that all the goodies are on the other side of the ocean..
comment by Yael — September 3, 2008

ceevz, you have to come… i’d die if you dn’t!
comment by Chris — September 3, 2008

I think Bee’s coming!!!! Bonus: she’s gonna stay with me!!
comment by Little J [Jewlie] — September 3, 2008

Tommy, you coming?? We need you there, honey!
comment by Keith — September 3, 2008

I really need ceevz, Bee, tommy and the rest of you bbfers to git ur but here for the PART-TAY!!!!
comment by Jen — September 3, 2008

AHHHH!!!! IM SOOO EXITED !!!CUTE CUTE CUTE!!! WHAT WILL I WEAR!! THIS WILL BE ONE OF THOSE METRO CARDS I SAVE 4 EVER!!
comment by JennY — September 3, 2008

YEAAAH
comment by Maggie — September 3, 2008

im gonna see what i can do

i think my sister might go visit schools or something that weekend in the city so i could maybeee…but i dont know. ill try my hardest!!
comment by cver — September 3, 2008

I am SOOOO SUPPPERRR stoked about this! By train Greenpoint is like what, half an hour away? I will DEFF be spending more time in this store than I will being in school. I LOVE YOU FF <3!
comment by Joanna — September 3, 2008

I can’t wait. I’m just as uber excited as everyone. I will totally be there with my peeps and, Keith, your laugh is so contagious. Lol. FRED FLARE RULES!!!
comment by Anne (Ninjapokes) — September 3, 2008

Great job ya’ll. I used to live an hour from NYC, wish I still did or else I would defs be there. Good luck!!
comment by supergirl — September 3, 2008

What is going on with the store until october? bc i can’t come for the opening but i’ll be in the area in mid-september. can i come visit?
comment by Christina — September 3, 2008

YAY! I’LL BE THERE WITH BELLS ON!
comment by Madamoiselle Tania — September 3, 2008

thats like less than a 7 minute bike ride from me! need a sales associates?!
comment by tiffany — September 3, 2008

noooooooooooooo you need to open one in Melbourne Australia pleasseee!!
comment by nour — September 4, 2008

I am physically unable to express how freakin’ excited I for this. Holy cow. ::prays for a school holiday:: I have classes all day on Fridays.

xoxo, Bee
comment by Bee — September 4, 2008

bee - classes are made to be skipped… DUH!
comment by jen — September 4, 2008

Maybe I can make it! If I can figure out how I’m going to get over the bridge, and maaayyybe I can ask to crash at my friend’s dorm at FIT.
comment by Kate — September 4, 2008

I am sooooo planning my trip to the US around your store opening - I can’t miss it! Love you…L x
comment by Lisa — September 4, 2008

this is awesome! can’t wait!
comment by Christina — September 4, 2008

wow! congrats!!! you are going to do awesome, I just know it!!!!

comment by Gabriela — September 4, 2008

OMGGGGG!!! It’s about tiiiime. I am sooo happy for you guys

It’s sooo awesome! If only i could be there for the Grand Opening. I’m all the way here in Aruba

comment by zayen — September 4, 2008

Ha! This is one of my favorite episodes of the FF Show! Great job! The location looks amazing, and how much better could Chris Uphues get? Not much! I wish I could be there…*sigh*…but I’m always there in spirit. Way to go, guys!
comment by Tommy — September 4, 2008

Oh my gawd! I’m so happy you guys FINALLY are going to open a store! Unfortunately, I’m only 14 and living in Holland - so I can’t visit your store until there’s a vacation, but my mom said we are going as soon as we can! ‘Til then! xoxo, Rosanne
comment by Rosanne — September 5, 2008

I so want to be a New Yorker right now!… Wish i could come to the opening, I love you guys and love the products! I wish you all the best for the store, although I’m sure that everything will go swimmingly! You’re the best! xxx
comment by Talya — September 5, 2008

Hi guys. I love your new store. I watched the video and I’m so sad that I cannot be at your sample sale or the grand opening. I’m a 15 years old fan from Argentina. I’ll be visiting New York from september 28 to october 9. I was wondering if I can stop by within those days, knock on the door and take a peek at the new store. Waiting to hear from you. Best regards, Meli
comment by Melisa — September 6, 2008

OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG. I MIGHT ACTUALLY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ahh im freaking out even though i dont have a solid yes but anyways after having a very public fight with my mom in the mall about going to the party and then my mom was like “what if your cousin takes you?” (the issue was that she didnt want me going to brooklyn alone) so shes gonna talk to my dad about it and i think hell say yes to my cousin and his super awesomely awesome girlfriend taking me so were gonna call him and whatever so i might go! EEEEEEEEEE!
comment by cver — September 6, 2008

soooo excited!!!i wish i could be there!! p.s. can i download sparkle pop somehow??
comment by lollipop — September 7, 2008

hi lollipop, you can download our theme song “Sparkle Pop” here: http://www1.fredflare.com/diary/tour_behindthemusic.php I LOVE IT!
comment by Chris — September 8, 2008

Thank you for opening up 2 blocks from me. I CANT WAIT!
comment by Jamie — September 10, 2008

amazing! i cannot wait =] i love EVERYTHING you boys make <33333 lots o’ love & congrats! Danira<3
comment by Danira — September 12, 2008

I CANNOT WAIT!!! <3

comment by lisa — September 18, 2008

I CAN NOT WAiiiiT I ABSOLUTLY LOVE YOU GUYS!!! ur Ss tT Uu Ff [r] AmAzInG! i really cant wait… thank u for opening a store here!
comment by Angela — September 25, 2008

Y’ALL BETTER WATCH OUT! I AM COMING FROM COLUMBUS OHIO FOR THIS STORE! BETTER BE AMAZING!!!!!!! I
comment by PATRICIA — September 28, 2008

OMFG IM SO THERE!!!!!!!!!!!!
comment by Keshia — September 30, 2008

hey..omg!!!i love f.f!!!! it is absoulote coolness!!! fred flare roxs my socs!!!
comment by la fanda — September 30, 2008

I just may come all the way from Cleveland for this store opening! I’m just that exicited!!!
♥ F.F
comment by Nahsa — September 30, 2008

im fo sho going to go =D can’t wait!
comment by alma — October 1, 2008

i cant go to ny

im in indiana
comment by maggie — October 1, 2008

Will you expand to maybe Canada!!!
comment by Catherine — October 2, 2008

Make a store in California!! Ny is too far away!
comment by Ashley Marie — October 2, 2008

i just wanna say that i am a huge fan. im so sad i cant make it to the opening bc my college is having an alumni networking party, since no one in the arts has jobs right now. BUT i cannot wait to stop by when im in nyc which is like once a month. i love you guys, your stores and your buyers are doing a great job. xoxoxo
comment by tarynpaper — October 2, 2008

Actually, the Nassau Ave stop is closer. You take the Norman Ave exit and walk north one block.
comment by greenpointer — October 2, 2008

Oh, SUUUUURE. The day after my really cheap hotel room opportunity falls through, I find out that you’re opening a store in time for my original planned trip! What is this, some cosmic joke?!?
comment by scamps — October 2, 2008

I will be there in spirit! hohooh!
comment by Line — October 3, 2008

KEITH! i love your laugh.
comment by meredith — October 3, 2008

congratulations! open one in chicago, il lyk WhAt~
comment by cami — October 3, 2008

i want to be there so badly! it’s unfortunate that it’s the day before my school’s homecoming & we cant get to & from new york quick enough :[ but i’ll be sure to stop by whenever i am in new york!
comment by lex — October 3, 2008

Do we need tickets to get in?? And is there an age limit?? Can’t wait, we are so going, with all our friends too!!
comment by meg and alyssa — October 4, 2008

Hi Meg & Alyssa, there’s no tix necessary nor an age restriction… It’s free and open to any and all Fiercees. See ya there!
comment by Chris — October 5, 2008

Hey guys, SOOO EXCITED me and around 5 of my friends might all come in to the city for it! as I was thinking about it I was wondering are you going to expand te inventory from the website, so will there be stuff that isn’t here but in there? -love tessa P.S. we all screamed when my friend told us about it in the cafeteria, and all the guys sitting in a three table radius were like what?!… hilarious.
comment by Tessa — October 5, 2008

Thanks, Chris. Another question…Will the store be open prior to 7pm?
comment by meg and alyssa — October 5, 2008

Another good reason to vist New york city baby!!!!
comment by Tempestt — October 5, 2008

OMG PLEASE COME TO TORONTO! YOU WOULD MAKE SO MUCH MONE BECAUSE WE HAVE NOTHIGN LIKE THIS HERE!!! PLEASEEEEEEE
comment by Melissa — October 6, 2008

I wish you could delay your grand opening until the week after.

BECAUSE I’M ACTUALLY GOING TO BE IN NEW YORK! But I’m super excited, and I told my friend that we HAVE to go visit the store. I need shopping therapy. you guys are awesome.
comment by Becca — October 6, 2008

I LOVE YOUR STUFF!! You two guys are so adorable I wish I could meet you

I live in the Netherlands but I would love to see your store and I know that some day Fred Flare will be something big.. and I will be able to say.. I was one of the first to shop there LOL Ciao cuties
comment by Elizabeth — October 6, 2008

I took the day off of work… seriously
comment by Jax — October 6, 2008

I cannot WAIT for this. So fun!!. I’ll be the blonde crapping her pants with excitement in the corner.
comment by amandaaaa — October 6, 2008

you must open a store in san francisco!
comment by olive. — October 7, 2008

Taking the train down from providence! I’ve been a huge fan for years! So excited, but I need to know…what’s the dress code?! My fanciest ball gown I should think since it’s such a huge spectacular event!! PLEASE SAY FANCY !!!
comment by corinne — October 7, 2008

I cant wait….I sooo left the same message for you guys on facebook!! Super Excited!!
comment by Daphnie — October 7, 2008

I LOVE Y’ALL SO COMING TO THE OPENINGGG
comment by meg and alyssa — October 7, 2008

Hey when r u going to open a store in cali we would loveeeeee that!!!!!!!!!!!=]
comment by nina — October 7, 2008

I’ve got FredFlare withdrawal symptoms - COME TO THE UK! : ( i love it, i love it, i love you sparklepop : )
comment by Natalie — October 8, 2008

You should open a store in VEGAS. I think you’d get a lot of customers.
comment by Bobbee — October 8, 2008

soo far away ): need one in china!!!
comment by Kaili ツ — October 9, 2008

GOD! i wish i was ritch so i can fly over there for this!!! PLEASE OPEN A STORE IN SAN DIEGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
comment by Giselle! — October 10, 2008

super cute !cant till Grand aopening like WOW
comment by Miss Yvonne LeyBold — October 10, 2008

I’m so sad I am going to miss the party by mere hours!!! Why can’t you open on the 21st when I am shopping all day in Brooklyn! =(
comment by tamtam — October 10, 2008

OHMYGOODYGOODYGOONESS I ENVY YOU AMERICANSSSSSS T____T I LIVE IN THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD….. love u fluffy ff!!!!! any goodie bags for us all online fans???? <3 ;)
comment by raisaaaa.* — October 10, 2008

Hey! I just wanted to know where you have shops? Bye*)!
comment by Martha — October 10, 2008

yay! thats great! i would so come to the grand opening, too bad i live in california… but good luck!

comment by alexis — October 11, 2008

perrrrrlease open a uk store soon! we english kids are SO deprived of cuteness! peace x
comment by Charlotte-Ruth — October 12, 2008

oh maaaan! thaats soo cool;; unfortunately i cant gooo butt i wish you guys the best of luckk!! p.s. open stores in teexas(;
comment by marianna — October 12, 2008

Yay! things like this make me happy i live in brooklyn! hope to see ya <3
comment by fay — October 12, 2008

How great! I’m going to do my best to attend! http://www.thebeautyoflifeblog.com
comment by Jamie — October 13, 2008

Yeeps! Even though I live on the opposite side of the US, I’m still excited!
comment by Jess — October 13, 2008

AH!I LOVE FREDFLARE ITS THE GREATES THING THAT HAS EVER HAPPEND TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<333333333333333333333
comment by ERIN — October 13, 2008

congratulations on the opening! it’d be really rad if you opened a store in los angeles, but brooklyn’s great too!
comment by erika — October 13, 2008

Wow! Too bad i live in Oregon, i guess im going to have to still shop online. Unless i plan on going to Brooklyn any time soon…which isnt gonna happnen. LOL. Great ideas are zooming around the Fred Flare Store. Keep up the good work….and products!!!
comment by Sierra — October 13, 2008

Is there a shipping to frankfurt, germany???
comment by Jessica — October 14, 2008

and another question: Is there a shop in NYC, White Plains or scarsdale???
comment by Jessica — October 14, 2008

To all the cuties at the Fred Flare camp.. I am so happy that, after so many years, you are bringing cute to the streets. The store is going to be an absolute smash. I can’t tell you what I wouldn’t give to be there for your grand opening, but alas, there is just no way. Until the opportunity presents itself I will continue putting all of your kids through college via your online store. Allison LOVES fred flare.
comment by allisonxo — October 14, 2008

ahh!! there better be a shop in canada soon! or at least bellingham
comment by Dona, not Donna — October 14, 2008

OMG..i love fredflare so badly, but i lived so far far away..! GOSH.. hope someday i can come to visit the store..X)) -Indonesia-
comment by Nasha — October 15, 2008

thats so cool!! to bad you guys arnt opening in in california. well hopefully you will..soon please!!
comment by geena — October 15, 2008

Omg you guys are too cute! The laugh was funny throughout, but at the end it was so rightly timed because it was all you could hear HAHAH I love it
comment by Sarah — October 16, 2008

awesome! i’ll have to go over there when i go to the city! this store is the beginning of many successful stores all over, hopefully one in connecticut!!

comment by angela — October 16, 2008

i love fred flare i just dont know what to buy but there is one thing that peuty out to me its as peutiful as my nose-wow i just noticed there is an extra shelf in my collection of shelfs so why are you smirking like obama did last night at the compain
comment by magalish — October 16, 2008

im so upset i cannot go. you must open up a store in denver ;o stay cute! x3
comment by Percy — October 16, 2008

cver is not going

comment by cver — October 17, 2008

Where is fred flares grand opening gonna b???
comment by Kiki — October 17, 2008

i LOVE fred flare! i CANT WAIT to go to the grand opening! i hope i can go!!!!!
comment by natalia — October 18, 2008

Your grand opening is going to be FAB-U-LOUS! To bad I live in Kansas or else I would so be there! You should open a store in Wichita Kansas or Kansas city!! That would be so awesome. I know my friends and I would go there everyday!!!!!!!!!!!! FRED FLARE ROX!!!!!************
comment by Kelsmo — October 18, 2008

FRED FLARE ROX! STAY HOT!!!!!!!!!!!! LUV YA CHRIS!!!!! I wanna say HI to my bf Gus!! Luv ya!
comment by Eveaq — October 18, 2008

Wow. You American girls are so very lucky! I live in the UK so this is not very fortunate in my case. I want to tell my best friend Amanda hello. And I also want to say that your stuff is so cute!
comment by Belleise — October 18, 2008

I’m excited about the grand opening! I walk down Meserole everyday and it was been exciting to see the shop come together.
comment by Julie, http://yoursecretadmiral.com — October 19, 2008

ughh i live in chicago. open one here and ill be there no doubt!
comment by Liz — October 19, 2008

omg i live right near there!!!!! i just went the today and it’s awesome!!
comment by esther — October 19, 2008

hey are you going to get more of the paul frank camera wallets…im a photographer and i love the wallet…
comment by PJ — October 19, 2008

OMFG i HATE it they don’t sell outside Amerika

But the shop’ll be amazing, this side is too cool! Just MY styke! I hate that i cant buy things on it

comment by Neeltje — October 20, 2008

Its about time you guys made a store! I’m really happy for you guys :]]] and good luck on your sales, which i doubt you need.
comment by NancyDoll — October 20, 2008

I ACTUALLY LIVE NEAR THERE!!! YAYAYAYY! I’m so going before dance class

comment by Christina Joy — October 21, 2008

Oh my! I’m going to be in NYC at the end of November, and I will definitely be coming by the store! Can’t wait, and CONGRATS!
comment by Lady Hooligan Kat — October 22, 2008

um yeah keith and chris, i really love you,,,and the store’s opening party is like in 1 day and 22 hours soo yeah IM EXCITED BC ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE ALLLL COMING yay love ya MUAH
comment by meg and alyssa — October 22, 2008

OMG!!!! There are gonna be sooo many ppl there. Just getting ready for the MADNESS!!! lol
comment by Christina — October 23, 2008

how will we all fit?
comment by mari — October 23, 2008

I’M GOING! AHHHHHH YAY! GONNA BE CUTE!
comment by Tessa — October 23, 2008

ah my dear flairdoggs!!!!!! the chaos of life around me, at this late, last minute, will prevent the lovely eva and me from attending your great and grand event. mucho apologies and will explain when i see youse next. but do party on without us sweet things, and know that we will be there in spirit (i think it will be cheaper for all concerned that way). BEST OF LUCK with your new ‘door store’. we are SO proud of you! break a legg!! your forever colleague. Professor Dawson/dogg about towne
comment by Professor Dawson/dogg about towne — October 24, 2008

save to my Bookmarks )
comment by alex — December 9, 2008

I don’t know how I didn’t know about this sooner… I’ve been away from the city too long but Mama’s coming home… you guys are heaven on earth. I’ll be there tomorrow.
comment by Lori — December 16, 2008

im confused is your store in , New York?
comment by Genie — July 20, 2009

Please open up a shop in the UK!!!!!! Or please consider shipping to the UK,i love your cute things but i am unable to purchse anything!!!!!!!
comment by Emma-Louise — July 25, 2009

so basically you rock my socks and i want you guys to come to BRAZIL. store cuteee *-*
comment by JO — September 9, 2009

Top notch Post. Thank you for the details.
comment by electroniccigarettes — September 17, 2009