Ella McWoof: Today, I am very happy to welcome my dear friend PJ Collie to the interview chair!

PJ Collie: Hey Ell! So good to be here.

EM: Well, PJ, it seems our readers really want to know all about you. So even though I already know the answer to most of these questions (because we’re BFFs and all), I’m happy to share you with the rest of Webkinz World!

PJ: Awesome!

EM: First of all, how are things at the KinzStyle Outlet?

PJ: Pretty terrific. I really love working there. I’m always trying to come up with some new designs to feature in the shop. I love it when we get new clothes in for each season – keeping the KinzStyle Outlet fresh and fashionable is my number one priority!

EM: How often do you see Persephone, the main designer of KinzStyle outfits?

PJ: Persephone is always so busy arranging fashion shows and creating her wonderful designs. She stops by a few times a year, and we email and talk on the phone often. She likes to be involved from a distance.

EM: When you’re not at the KinzStyle Outlet, what do you like to do?

PJ: Hang out with you! I also love shopping for clothes at the Mall and searching for a special item or two at the Curio Shop. When I’m at home, I’m usually listening to music, reading magazines or watching TV – I’m a huge fan of all kinds of media!

EM: You’ve always said that you hope to be as successful as Persephone one day. How does your family feel about this career choice?

PJ: You know what? Initially, my dad was kind of…disappointed, I think. He always wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor or something. My older sister is in medical school, so I guess he figured I’d follow in her footsteps. When I held my first fashion show, though, my dad was SO proud of me. I think he realized how much fashion meant to me. My mom has always been OK with whatever career choice I wanted to make.

EM: We all enjoyed watching you on Kinzville Sings! Earlier this summer. How did it feel when Elwin won the competition?

PJ: To be honest, at first I was really upset. I thought I deserved to win – I tried really hard! But then I realized: Elwin tried hard as well. And if I had become a singer, I would’ve had to put my real dream on hold - to become a fashion designer. So I think things worked out the way they were supposed to. Hailey was telling me that Elwin said touring isn’t exactly what he imagined it would be, so who knows how long he’ll be on the road anyway? I’ll never stop singing, but doing Kinzville Sings! just made me realize how much I want to follow my true passion and to be a successful fashion designer.

EM: Are you ready for five fast questions?

PJ: For sure!

EM: Favorite food?

PJ: Nachos with cheese and salsa and sour cream!

EM: Favorite color?

PJ: It changes with the season! Right now, turquoise is very stylish.

EM: Favorite family member?

PJ: Definitely my mom. I’m closest to her.

EM: Favorite place to vacation?

PJ: Ooh, I’d love to go to East Webkinz World and see all the fashion houses and design studios. And shop! Oh, I think I’d faint if I ever got to go there.

EM: If you had a million KinzCash, you would:

PJ: Put some of it away (there’s my dad talking) and spend the rest on fashion and travel.

EM: And you’d share it with your best friend, right?

PJ: Of course!