Name: Anthony Fletcher Aleixos

From: Ludlow

Age: 31

Anthony has lived in different parts of Shropshire since he was 18 months old including Telford, Bridgnorth and Ludlow, and he has nothing but praise for the county.

“It is a great place to live and I am very fortunate,” said Anthony.

“I have had a chance to experience the different parts of this county, including town and country living, and I think it has so much to offer residents.

I would think of it as a privilege to represent any part of Shropshire, particularly Telford which has developed into a thriving multi-cultural town.”

Anthony said he enjoyed the photoshoot, which had given him the chance to meet and chat to the other finalists. “It has been really fun to be a part of all this,” he added.

“They all seem like a great bunch of people.

“To be The Face of the Future would mean a lot to me.

“However, I think that everyone who was there on the day would do really well in the role. It is just great to have got this far.”

Anthony wears: Dress suit from Debenhams, £165, shirt, £25, and bow tie with cummerbund, £22.

Hair: Another example of how a short, textured haircut that takes seconds to style can keep you at the top of the trend tables. This time working with a slightly shorter fringe that emphasises Anthony’s masculine features, creating more of a square jaw line.

Credits

Location: Our pictures of the Face of the Future finalists were taken at Haughton Hall in Shifnal, one of the county’s leading venues for special occasions and weddings.

Situated in the quiet beauty of rural Shropshire, the hall, dating from 1718, has been decorated in a timeless style and situated in 35 acres of gardens, woodland and a lake.

The stunning architecture and picturesque grounds are given a boost with some fabulous rooms with period features, including the impressive and romantic Telford Suite. It also features a leisure club.

For more information (01952) 468300 or www.haughtonhall.com

Hair: a team from Dreams Hairdressing & Beauty in Madeley led by Josh Humphries added a touch of magic creating a series of styles using a mixture of drama, elegance and fun. This professional and motivated team provides a varied service from the latest trends and techniques through to more classic looks. Josh has given his tips on how to achieve the looks and turn heads at this year’s New Year’s Eve parties throughout the supplement. Dreams Hairdressing & Beauty: 01952 582525.

Make-up: make-up artist Cherie Chilton, based at Dreams, completed the party looks using inspiration from the outfits chosen for our finalists, and this season’s colour palette from the leading high-fashion catwalks. She has also given her tips throughout this Face of the Future special supplement on the looks that will be hot for 2010.

Styling: Shropshire Star women’s editor Tracey O’Sullivan and Telford Shopping Centre’s Leah Roberts using fashion from House of Fraser, Debenhams and Moss Bros.

Photographer: Russell Davies.