Think you could win the Next Model Competition?

I know there are lots of people out there who want to make the leap from fashion blogging in their spare time to modelling.
It’s no doubt a tough business to break into but there is this brand new competition from Next, the British high street mega brand which could really help you on your way.
All you have to do is upload a photo of yourself onto their Facebook page here if you are 18 or over and live in the UK or Republic of Ireland and voila! You are entered in the competition!

It’s their second model competition they have launched and the top prize is a £2,000 shopping spree at NEXT and the chance the star in a photoshoot, plus a special introduction to leading model agency, Select.

Seeing as Emanuela de Paula, Naomi Campbell, Claudia Schiffer and Uma Thurman have all graced the Next Directory pages it’s a great opportunity.
So you have until the 6^th of July to be in with a chance- get entering!

Beth Ruby xoxo

London Fashion Week Competition

I was delighted to be asked to take part in a competition by Helen at VoucherCodes.co.uk which involved playing dress up in some bargain buys or laying out your thrifty finds.
The prize? Front Row seats at London Fashion Week and a personal styling session among other things. Also up for grabs for 2nd and 3rd prize was some TopShop vouchers.
Naturally I agreed to take part (after some excited squealing.)

And so here is my best friend Xanthe May Harrison- who was kind enough to model for me- wearing: a TopShop dress bought in the sale, a vintage Wrangler denim jacket, my grandma’s jewellery and a belt from Primark.

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In today's economic crisis it can be extremely hard to find good quality clothes for cheaper prices. But there are more options than just Primark. Here are some of my tips to finding some fabulous bargain buys:

1. Check out your local charity shops for unexpected finds.
My friend once found a pair of RayBan Wayfarers in Oxfam for just a fiver!

2. Find out more on vintage shops in your area and you may just pick up a surprise like my thrifted Wranglers denim jacket which Xanthe is modelling.

3. Don't forget about the sales! From high street shops like TopShop and H&M to designer boutiques such as Net A Porter and Start there are always food discounts to be found.

4. Even though you might not expect it supermarkets such as ASDA and Tescos do have some great finds which means that you can still have a slice of the latest trend but at a fraction of the price. Plus I can guarantee people will have no idea that it is just from your local supermarket.

5. Just have fun. DIY your old clothes with some tye dye and glitter or cut up your old jeans and you will end up with a whole new garment.

And here are me (left) and Xanthe (right)

Finally if you too are interested in taking part in this fantastic competition then email me on
amore-fashion@hotmail.co.uk and I will send you the details.

Beth Ruby xoxo