Entries for the Look of 1999 are beginning to flood in as Allders, in collaboration withthe Guardian, searches for the next Croydon catwalk queen.

The opportunity to take that first all important step on the catwalk to modelling fame is open to women between 15 and 25 and promises some great prizes.

The 10 stunning finalists will all get a full makeover from top-name hair and beauty stylists.

The winner can also extend her wardrobe with £1,000 of Act 3 clothes and have a professionally shot photographic portfolio by Portrait. And she will get the chance to represent Croydon in this year's pre-Millenium carnival bash.

Two runners-up will also be indulging in a shopping spree at Act 3 with £500 and £250 respectively to spend on branded fashion from names such as Oasis, Calvin Klein, Diesel, Morgan, Bay Trading, Wallis, Mexx and many more.

Students from Croydon College's fashion department are designing outfits to be previewed and modelled on the night prior to London's Graduate Fashion Week. As well as choosing the winners from 10 finalists, the judges will also be picking the best outfit.

If you are aged between 15 and 25, fill in the form on this page and send it, together with two recent photographs, one close up and one full body shot, with your name on the back, to The Look of 1999 competition, c/o Sharon Van Den Bos, Merchandise Manager, Allders of Croydon, North End, Croydon CR9 1SB.

Entrants must be available for the fashion show on the evening of Wednesday, March 17, and for rehearsals and styling with Regis and Lancome the week before. Any of the finalists may also be asked to take part in the carnival.

The competition is not open to employees of the South London Guardian series and Allders of Croydon or their families, the judge's decision will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.

Entry form

Name:.............................................

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Address: .........................................

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Tel no: ..........................................

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Height: ..........................................

Eye colour: ......................................

Hair colour: .....................................

mail to: cwarren@london.newsquest.co.uk

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