WARRINGAH Mall hosted a model competition and spring fashion catwalk on the weekend featuring Miss Australia 2008 Laura Dundovic and past competition winner, Marnie Kidd. Ten aspiring models were selected as finalists, with 17-year-old Stephanie Gibson, from Cremorne, crowned the winner.

“It was really exciting. My friend Marnie won it a couple of years ago, so it was good to receive the prize from her,” she said. “I think every girl wants to do something in modelling - it’s certainly a dream for me - but I guess I can only see what happens from here.”The event featured performances by pop singer Natalia Mallas, DJ song requests and make-up tips from expert beauticians. The 10 finalists were selected from 100 girls after they attended a workshop on modelling.