Born To Love Gap - Part 1
Aug 14, 2009 at 5:44 PM Yay! Free jeans! Yay!
Okay, so here's how it all began...
So a couple of months ago a nice girl named Justine sent me an email asking if I'd be interested in becoming a Gap Brand Enthusiast. Gap has just redesigned their denim line for the first time in 25 years or something and they were going to chose about 150 bloggers from around the country to help launch it. The line is called 1969 Jeans.
Of course I said yes because I love Gap. I mean, who doesn't love Gap? I've been wearing Gap for years, back when all they had were jeans and sweatpants in every color folded nice and neatly in the wall. (Remember that?) I also worked at Gap during college and was even once employee of the month. (I was really good in the fitting rooms, and, if I had enough caffeine in me, folding the denim wall. I was also a good greeter, but sometimes my abundance of energy frightened the customers so they didn't let me do that too often.)
Anywho, a few days later I met Justine for coffee and had a little interview. After chatting about the new denim line and the "Born To Fit" campaign, she took me shopping and bought me a whole new outfit. For reals. I got a cute white tee, a pair of lovely gray linen pants, and a purple scarf. I now like to refer to Justine as my sugar mama.
She was really such a nice person. And how fun does her job sound? She got to travel around and meet bloggers from all over the country.
Anywho, after thanking Justine I went home and waited on pins and needles to find out if I was going to be chosen to be a Gap Brand Enthusiast.
To be continued...
PS - We don't get to Part 2 and, more importantly, to the FREE JEANS GIVEAWAY unless 20 people comment on this post. (Gap gave me free jeans, people! I need to show them I have readers...) (Oops! Did I just spoil the story?)
Reader Comments (72)
I love Gap and I hope they picked you.
Susan from San Diego
How exciting! Gap jeans are awesome because I have to go down a size!! Always a good deal
Do you like the new line of jeans? I may have to stop in and check them out. Sure as sh*t it will be jean & sweater weather here in about a week!
How cool! I love that scarf!
Sounds very fun, you have lots of readers and not just because of this :)
Karyn
How fun, you would make an awesome "Gap Brand Enthusiast!!" Good luck, your cuz, Xx Shell
Squeeeeeee! I lurve the gap!! They always seem to have what my wardrobe lacks every season! I hope they pick you...your enthusiasm makes reading about everything more exciting!
Lucy from the SFBay (now SiliconValley)
Once again: I love the GAP! And can't wait to try the new 1969 jeans (I love the font they are using for promotional purposes, too!).
Love you work Karyn, am following you to FB and Twitter. Keep us updated on part 2!!
Awesome. I want free jeans, too
You have more readers then any other blogger I know! And I want to hear the rest of the story, so hurry! :)
If you are chosen as a Gap Brand Enthusiast, will you be in the ads?
i never knew you worked at gap! which town did u work at? i remember going to the one in huntley at the outlets.
Yay GAP! Thanks, Karyn!
Free jeans?! Gap are the only jeans that fit my post baby body - I want some! Also, you have a lovely site that we all support even if you don't have jeans to give away.
I'm in love with the Gaps Curvy line.
Thank god they consider women with hips/ass!
ahahha plus they are affordable and last forever.
My last pair of Gap jeans = 5 years. impressive!
I can't believe you frightened customers away, too funny! Every girl deserves a sugar momma! Congrats!
stacee
I love Gap jeans!!!! I still have a wonderful, old weathered pair of orange corderoys that are a staple in the Fall... =)
I am wearing a really cute teal tee-shirt from The Gap right now. Love it, a pair of jeans from The Gap would really make this outfit (and my day).
You're such a lucky girl!!!
I love the long and lean, they make my short legs look longer :)
Karyn! I'm #20!!! Free jeans!!! You're welcome buddy :o)
I'm the 20th commenter! (I think)
Does that mean I get a pair?
No I'm not now, someone was 20th while I was typing :(
Free pair anyway? :)
Can I have a justine sugarmama too???
Oh, I am liking this more and more! Cute scarf, by the way!
Your story is getting better and better...
I think you're fantastic Karen, I hope they picked you!
(your expression in this photo reminds me of some of Nora's photos you've taken)
Can't wait to learn more!
I'm guessing the only reason how they're not using that picture of you in the campaign is because it doesn't show the new jeans. Regardless, you're too adorable for words! YAY for getting some props from Gap!
WOW! lucky girl!!! I love the gap. I just bought a few things in there the other day!
I just bought a pair of the Long & Lean jeans today! The Gap is one of the only stores that has pants long enough for tall girls. And $20 off doesn't hurt!
Love the Gap!
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GAP!!
I love Gap jeans because they have fit me regardless of my size (s) ... there have been many sizes and just as many Gap jeans.
I can't think of a better Gap rep. than you Karyn!
Okay Girly. You got your 20+ posts...give us some more info....pretty please :)
love, love, love the gap. and your blog too. :)
Of course we will comment girl!!!!!!
Totally awesome! I'm excited about the new Gap line.
Very exciting! Waiting to hear the next part .... !!!
Not only do you have readers, but you have VERY LOYAL, GAP JEAN-LOVIN' readers;-)
You won't have any problems getting comments! We all love you!
I just saw the new Gap jean poster today. Here's another comment so they know we all love you!! Go Karyn!!
Karen. The thing I've loved the most about your blog is that you don't care what you look like in the pictures you post and you look awesome. Carefree and funny.
Love the gap, love the blog, and hope they pick you!!! :-D
Hey You! I was also a GAP jeans folder all through college!!! Such fun! I remember folding entire walls of jeans just to have some punk pull one out from the middle and they'd all fall down!!! It was all about the discount!
yay! free jeans... super cute photo too :)
jbxo
cute picture! which of the new styles is your favorite?
I love the Gap, but miss their perfume called Karma. It was amazing. Tell 'em to bring it back!
Gap rocks! As do you (just found your blog after reading 20 Times a Lady- loved it :) ).
Seriously love my new 1969 Curvy bootcut jeans. LOVE!
Karyn: I've been meaning to comment for a while, so I must have been waiting for this Gap thing to come along!
Anyway, I have good friends who live in Brooklyn who are getting married this summer, and for a fun gift that doesn't cost an arm and a leg to ship, I thought I'd get them a night out (restaurant gift certificate, etc.) at a cool place in their new town ... but since I live in Oregon, I need a recommendation from someone in the know. Naturally, I thought of you, since you frequently mention good eats in your neighborhood. Any ideas? Thanks!
Kirsten