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Don't miss the chance to shine in the spotlight this summer, with this selection of ball gowns from local boutiques captured on location at Orsett Hall Hotel

MODELS: Jenna Thompson (Sandra Reynolds Agency) FASHION DIRECTION: Julian Read PHOTOGRAPHY: Keith Mindham PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSISTANT: James Colk LOCATION: Orsett Hall HAIR & MAKE-UP: Hayley Freeman and Lee Quick, Eden Hair Group

Jitters44-46 St John's StreetColchesterEssexCO2 7AD01206 767359

Cameo Fashions223 London RoadHadleighEssexSS7 2 RD01702 552250

Glad Rags177 High StreetEpping, EssexCM16 4BL01992 575751iCandy www.icandyjewellery.co.uk

ShoesInstep ShoesHall StreetLong MelfordSudburySuffolkCO10 9JD 01787 313403

Hair & Make UpEden Hair Group10 Water LaneBishop's StortfordCM23 2JZ01279 758 050

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