A TEENAGER with specs appeal has won through to the regional final of an optician's modelling contest.

Vanessa Raw, 18, was chosen from several entrants as the Durham Specsavers' Look of 2002 North of England finalist. She will attend the competition's regional final, at the Oldham store, in Manchester, on Tuesday.

Specsavers launched its hunt for the sexiest spectacles wearer in the UK in June.

The overall winner will secure a year's modelling contract with Model Plan agency, an all inclusive two-week holiday in the Caribbean, and £250 spending money.