The Edit

MANILA, Philippines - For today’s ever-changing, fast-paced girl-on-the-go aesthetic, our YStyle look of the week is a breath of fresh air in clean lines and worn-in shapes, a chic edit for today’s working gal.

Dressed in Scandinavian Filippa K’s Resort 2016 collection, the simple and comfortable style perfectly defines our YStyle woman’s taste. This look brings the Nordic lifestyle to the forefront and shares her favorite independent magazine, fashion and furniture. Whether it’s her choice of mid-century chairs or her go-to magazine stand in New York, she’s bound to make a statement in and out of the office with her European influences.

This week’s YStyle woman is one to keep an eye on, with her timeless elegance and a style that works for her career-driven aspirations.

BEAUTY: Narciso Rodriguez Fall 2015

This week’s woman is all about the brows and the lived-in look. A trick that Shiseido’s artistic director Dick Page recommends is to  “melt” the liner along the lash line with the help of Shiseido Benefiance Lip Treatment. To deepen the brows without going overboard, make sure to pay attention to the root of the hair. This will be your guide as to how intense a look you can get away with. Lastly, the skin was kept clean with a velvet finish and lips were topped off with a clear gloss.

PERFUME: Terryfic Oud Extrême Terry de Gunzburg

Switch up your scent with this aromatic and provocative fragrance by Terry de Gunzburg. Inspired by the skincare legend’s passion for art, the fragrance is crafted with notes of rose, saffron, leather and oud. The long-lasting perfume is an intense fragrance that will leave you feeling luxurious and sensual any time of the day.

BAG: Marni Nappa Leather Handbag 

Make way for the latest addition to your bag arsenal. First seen in the Marni Resort 2016 collection, this leather handbag features a satchel design with a contrasting panel. The size of the bag leaves enough room for your essentials and even the paperwork you need to bring home.

MAGAZINE STAND: Casa Magazines

Despite everything going digital, nothing’s better than reading a good glossy. Considered the magazine mecca, this West Village magazine stand stocks over 2,000 titles from fashion glossies to newspapers to hobby magazines. Mohammed Ahmed is part-owner of Casa Magazines and has run the store since 1995. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, they will order it and contact you when it arrives. Talk about customer service. So if you ever find yourself on 8th Avenue in New York, be sure to stock up on your favorite glossies from around the world. This has got to be our YStyle woman’s go-to place for all things print.

SHOES: MSGM Resort 2016

Lace it up with these white heels from MSGM to complete the all-white ensemble. Look and feel comfortable throughout the day without the need to wear four-inch heels. The modern silhouette gives off a sporty yet classic vibe that can go with pretty much your entire wardrobe.

RACKET: Chanel tennis racket

Complete with the classic Chanel quilted cover and two tennis balls, this racket will make you the envy of the country club crowd. A fan of the game of tennis, it’s no secret that this YStyle woman dreams of hanging this designer racket on her wall and even bringing home an award or two, care of this carbon fiber racket.

What’s the use of playing tennis if you can’t put your Chanel to good use?

MAGAZINE: Oak

These Scandinavians have it all figured out and we’re pretty jealous.  Known for their high cheekbones, minimalist clothing and their design philosophy, this Nordic journal is a biannual magazine with an international aim. Oak covers Nordic culture, food and design and focuses on the lifestyle of the region as well as lesser-known subjects. The elegant magazine is perfect for your coffee table and will have you feeling inspired with the Nordic way of life.

FURNITURE: Shell Chair

Designed by Danish Hans J. Wegner in 1963, the shell chair, often called the “smiling chair,” achieves its floating lightness due to its wing-like seat. Standing on only three tapered legs, this chair has the stability of a regular four-legged seat.

Believing that a chair should be beautiful in all sides and angles, Wegner has created a comfortable mid-century masterpiece that our YStyle woman favors so deeply.

HAIR: Dior Fall Couture 2015

Reminiscent of a Flemish painting, this Botticellian beauty is effortless and subtly sensual. Achieve this look by creating a messy center part for a more unpolished look. Using a curling iron, start to create gentle waves on selected sections. Doing this allows you to keep the length, leaving it to drape across the shoulders.

TENNIS COURT: Astor Courts

Located on the Hudson River in Rhinebeck, NY, the 50 acres of land were developed in 1902 by famous American architect Stanford White. The sporting pavilion housed the first American indoor residential swimming pool, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, squash courts, a bowling alley and a shooting range. It was known as a casino-playhouse, which was like a private men’s club where women were allowed to hang out. The building’s design was inspired by the Grand Trianon at Versailles, which was also used as a guesthouse and primarily a bachelor quarters. A perfect venue for events and weddings, the playhouse even served as the wedding venue for Chelsea Clinton.

MUSE: Ingrid Sischy

Former editor in chief of Interview, Sischy was an outsider and a thinker who never let her guard down. During her tenure at the magazine, her covers became iconic as she promoted actors, fashion icons and artists from the art world. Her work highlighted the slightly off-glamour New York style and even featured supermodels like Linda Evangelista to downtown legends like trans performer Connie Flemming. Despite leaving the magazine in 2008 she continued to be a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and was the international editor of Condé Nast. She wrote for the Spanish, Italian and French versions of Vanity Fair and even Russian and German Vogue.

Ingrid Sischy passed in July from breast cancer and continues to be an icon in the fashion and art industry. She is remembered to be a passionate, creative woman who always strove to get the story first.