Hundreds of fans line up hours early for opening of James Charles Sisters Shop
Hundreds of excited fans lined up early to be first through the doors of a world-first store from Youtube sensation James Charles, with the star himself expected to visit soon.
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HUNDREDS of excited fans lined up from 5am to be first through the doors at a new pop-up shop in Pacific Fair this morning.
More than 400 people were lined up in anticipation when the James Charles Sisters store opened at 8am.
Staff members said that as they walked inside the store to start their shift, girls started to scream at them in excitement.
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Two of of his biggest fans - Scarlett Rose Hobby, 16, and Sapphire Hobby, 15 - took the day off school to fly up from Sydney for the day to be there for the opening.
They each forked out about $50 each for flights and planned on buying hoodies, makeup and fans.
“It took a lot of convincing and so many tantrums too,” Scarlett said.
“I’m honestly obsessed with him. I’m so sad. I can’t come up next week when he will be here in the store.
“I’ve learnt everything I know about makeup from him. I’m honestly obsessed with him.”
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Dahlia Shaw, 16, from New Zealand and two friends Jess Kirk, 14, and Taylah Monu, 17, joined the line at 6.30am this morning.
“The line was huge,” Ms Shaw said.
“Everyone was really excited. It was quiet but you could tell everyone was so excited.
“We just love him. I love everything he represents.”
The shop is the first store opened by Charles, a US makeup Youtuber with more than 16 million Instagram followers.
Charles will be at Pacific Fair for their beauty weekend next Saturday where 500 people will have the chance to personally meet and greet him.
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