A KIDLINGTON schoolgirl proved the Only Way is Oxfordshire after being named the face of a major clothing store.

Gosford Hill pupil Shannon Brennan, 15, beat other aspiring models to be named as the Face of Oxford by fashion boutique Booty.

The decision was announced by Maria Fowler, one of the stars of reality TV show The Only Way is Essex, in a ceremony at the Roppongi club in George Street.

Shannon said: “I was really speechless. I was crying with joy. I thought everyone else could have won and I was the youngest, so I was shocked.

“I have always wanted to do modelling and this is a great opportunity.”

She will now appear on advertising, merchandising and at events for the boutique in St Aldate’s.

Store owner Louise Trueman said: “It was very difficult to decide on a winner, but Shannon has quite a striking look. In all the photos she was so natural.”

Miss Fowler said: “I had a great night. All the models looked amazing in the clothes from Booty.

“Shannon is stunning and I wish her all the best in her career.”