A LAKE District-based wedding specialist has been shortlisted for a partnership with popular department store.

Bowness-based Anna Sorbie Ltd, a hair salon and wedding specialist, is in the running for a pop-up shop in the popular John Lewis.

The submission process has taken months of dedicated work from the team and would see a pop-up focusing on Anna’s range of headpieces and formulated, sustainably packaged vegan haircare products.

Anna Sorbie Salon, on Quarry Rigg in Bowness, offers day-to-day hair dressing services such as cutting, colouring and hair extensions as well as bespoke services to brides across the country.

She also provides luxury head pieces that are adored by both local brides and celebrities.

Her stunning bridal headwear collection has been modelled by Rachel Lugo, who starred in The Real Housewives of Cheshire, as well as TV and Radio Presenter Olivia Cox.

Anna designed her collection after working with other headpieces that weren’t flexible enough to sit comfortably in the hair.

Frustrated by beautiful and expensive pieces that looked incredible but weren’t functional, Anna designed her own, unique range.

Anna now boasts two collections which include hand-crafted crowns, sparkling hair vines, statement combs and elegant headbands.

With an attention to detail and a passion for making every bride’s big day special, each design is made to order and hand-crafted in England.

Using luxury freshwater pearls and the best quality crystals, the Harmony Collection includes nine different designs while the Goddess Collection is made up of 14 unique pieces.

“I’m so proud of how far we have come in this process,” says Anna.

“We all love John Lewis here at the salon and are so excited to have the chance to showcase our products alongside their other prestigious brands. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get this far, and we can’t wait for the next stages in the competition."