A TEENAGER is over the moon after being shortlisted for a national modelling competition, that could see her as the new face of a top High Street store.

Fourteen-year-old Hayley Nicols was one of six youngsters chosen from more than 500 entrants to the Claire's Accessories competition.

It was organised with teen magazine Blush! and modelling agency Select. Apart from becoming the fashion store's new face, the winner will also receive a goodie bag worth £100, appear in a Blush! fashion spread, and sign up with Select.

Hayley, a pupil at Malvern's Dyson Perrins CE High School, entered the competition back in June after seeing a store advert.

Judges first chose her as one of 36 regional finalists, then she was picked for the national final.

"I'm really happy about it, " said Hayley, of Regency Road, Malvern, who has always dreamed of being a model and enjoys swimming, keeping fit and going to the gym.

"I just saw the advert and thought it looked like fun - I didn't think I'd get that far though."

Hayley will go to London's Planet Hollywood on Sunday, September 7, hoping to win the big prize.

"I'm over the moon for her - it's brilliant," said her mum Lindsay. "It's been such a good experience for her."