Guest model Sophie Anderton flew into Belfast on Monday to launch FASHION WEEK, opening and closing the debut catwalk show. Make-up wunderkid Paddy McGurkin was the man with a thousand brushes, transforming the models with Japanese Manga-style make-up - think splodges of colour, cartoonishly-bold eyebrows, nude lips and softly-blushed cheeks. The gang retired to the The Europa for some post-show R&R during which time Sophie let slip that she's launching her own ready to wear and couture collections later this year (and whispered to us that she reckons our local models are a lot better than some of the big-name London gals).


A huge fan of Belfast, Sophie sang the praises of the backstage team, including Paddy and Hairdresser Michael Quinn saying "I love these guys, they always make me look beautiful!"

Top Tip: Cosmetics guru Paddy always uses Stila Illuminating Liquid Foundation. "It loves light and it's never let me down in a photo yet," he told us.