Ruby Tuesday

David Thornley and Ruby the dog

David's clothing from Spitalfields Market, London.

David's band Babeshadow recently supported Florence and The Machine at Belsonic. Check out their music here - http://www.myspace.com/babeshadowband

Upcoming Event - Belfast Mela

One of my favourite events in Belfast is on next Sunday, it's really worth a visit!

Work Profile - Grainne Kearney of Ahoy Ruby

Name : Grainne Kearney

Occupation : Owner of Ahoy Ruby Tattoo

Products : Draws beautiful tattoos and sells kitsch hairclips

Where : Tattoo studio is located on 5a Rainey Street in Magherafelt, hair clips are sold within The Rusty Zip Belfast

Inspiration : Mexican holiday 'Day of the Dead'

To find out more about Grainne's designs check out -

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/AhoyRubyTattoo

Nautical But Nice

Jane McKay

With her beehive hairstyle and nautical striped River Island dress, Jane shows that you can replicate a 60s look so easily from the high street.

Fast Fashion Badges

At the moment designs include Vivienne Westwood jacket, Warhol print, doll's head and vintage brogues! They are available to purchase at The Rusty Zip on Botanic Avenue and are sized 45mm at £1.50 each.

Fellow Style Spotters

Colette Mc Hugh and Victoria Mullan
Scouting for the Vintage Rocks Newsletter

Colette's outfit - H&M
Victoria's cardigan and top - Dorothy Perkins
Skirt -Best Vintage
Shoes - House of Fraser

Elite Model Look Ireland Is Coming To Belfast In Search Of Ireland's Next Supermodel

The Elite Model Look Ireland contest, run by the most high profile and prestigious model agencies in the world, will hold a casting in search of Ireland’s representative for the 27th Elite Model Look World Final in China. This is the very first time that Ireland will be represented in the global final where the winner will receive an international modelling contract and a prize of $1m.

Young Women from all over Northern Ireland are invited to take part in the casting which will be held in exclusive Cafe Vaudeville, Belfast on 24th July 2010 at 12pm – 4pm. Each entrant must be aged between 16 and 20 years, 5 foot 8 inches or more and unsigned to any modelling agency.

Juan Castrillo who owns the Irish rights for Elite Model Look Ireland is an internationally acclaimed fashion TV producer, designer and stylist.

According to Mr Castrillo “We are looking for naturally beautiful women with a fresh, vibrant and unconventional look with a healthy body and natural grace. Our focus is to find Ireland’s next supermodel and so far it has been extremely difficult to choose as the standard is so high.”

The judges will be Juan Castrillo (Elite Model Look Ireland), Ann Morgan (Model), Rosie Boyle, Alison Campbell (Alison Campbell Modelling Agency), Rossana Dickenson (Make Up FabLicious) and Judith Wilson (School of Modelling)

When Northern Ireland heats in Belfast are complete, the next heat will take place in Dublin on 31st July 2010. The semi final will take place on 14th August and the final will be on the 28th August in Dublin.

Elite Model Management is the world’s most prestigious modelling network with 5 offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Atlanta and Toronto along with agencies in 83 countries worldwide.

They have launched the careers of many famous super models such as Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Heidi Klum, Gisele Bundchen and many more.

For more information visit: http://www.elitemodellook.ie/

Left -Last year's winner Julia Saner