Grace Healy Named Ireland's Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011

Specsavers celebrated the announcement of Ireland's Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011 at the nation's biggest annual spectacle fashion-fest.

Grace Healy from Co. Mayo was crowned as Ireland's Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011, as the country's top specs-wearing style-setter finalists went head to head for the coveted title in a fashion event at the RHA Gallery in Dublin.

Specsavers has been busy specs-spotting all summer across the country, searching for Ireland's hottest specs wearers. Ten Irish hopefuls were shortlisted and went through to the national finals.

MC on the night, TV presenter Lisa Cannon, was on hand to introduce each of the finalists to the panel of judges as they took to the catwalk. The evening was a glamorous affair with all fashion provided by Dundrum Town Centre and make up by Zoe Clarke School of Make Up.

Judges making the all-important decisions included fashion photographer Lili Forberg, Irish Independent Fashion Editor Bairbre Power, Assets Model Agency representative Derek Daniels and Specsavers' very own Sinead Clohessy.

Guests attending the Specsavers event at RHA Gallery on Ely Place included a selection of VIP's, media and socialites. Stylists Niamh O'Rourke, Courtney Smith and Corina Gaffey were in attendance as well as fashionistas Alison Canavan, Bairbre Power, Lorna Weighman, Lili Forberg and Luke Thomas.

Winner Grace received one year's representation with Assets Model Agency, a make-up master class with top make-up artist Zoe Clarke, a fashion portfolio shoot with Ireland's top photographer Lili Forberg and a €215 Specsavers eyecare voucher.

As if that's not enough, the spectacular winner will now also go on to appear at the International Grand Final. Specsavers style ambassador Gok Wan will present the awards at the star-studded grand final, taking place on Tuesday 15 November 2011 at London's iconic Battersea Power Station.

The overall winner will receive a one year modelling contract with MOT Models, a two week premier, all-inclusive holiday for two in Barbados or St Lucia courtesy of Almond Resorts and Virgin Holidays with €250 worth of spending money, a makeover with TV celebrity hairdresser Andrew Barton, a year's supply of skincare products from Simple, a fantastic goody bag including hair and skincare products, a €215 Specsavers eyecare voucher and the coveted Spectacle Wearer of the Year 2011 trophy.

To nominate your favourite celebrity specs-wearer and be in with a chance of winning tickets to the grand final, where you can rub shoulders with a host of celebrities, including Gok Wan, log on to www.specsavers.ie/competition.

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[nickalickadicka]

I dont like this...I LOVE IT...SO PROUD GRACE...Well done you deserve it ;)

[GazzaGoneGooGoo]

Go on Grace! You legend!