From studying law and classical music to modelling and content creating, Isabella Edström is living life to the fullest…
Give us a little more background info about yourself, Isabella.
I’m a Scandinavian-English model who grew up in UK and moved to Australia two years ago. I studied classical music and law and never saw myself in a different career, but I’m now modelling for MAXIM, Playboy and others, and also a content creator. We only get one time on earth and it’s for living and enjoying, so I couldn’t be happier that I’ve created an amazing life for myself where I get to have so many amazing experiences and live in a different country. Outside of work I pride myself on my health and fitness, love hiking and the outdoors and spend most of my spare time travelling.
What do you love most about yourself?
I love my determination and ambition. There are a lot of situations in life where it would have been easy to give up or hold onto resentment and instead, I know that no matter what, I keep going and working hard to create the life that I want for myself.
Do you have a weird quirk?
I can seem very reserved when you first meet me but after a bit, you’ll soon discover I get super hyper when I’m excited and will be bouncing off the walls.
What’s the first thing you notice about a man?
Something that always catches my attention is somebody who carries themselves with confidence, whether that’s in the way they walk, make eye contact or dress. I find it really attractive when a man is well groomed and puts effort and attention into their appearance, from haircut and beard to a nicely put together outfit.
What’s the most attractive quality a guy could have?
Ambition is the most attractive quality for a man, somebody who knows what they want in life and works hard to achieve it.
What one piece of advice would you give to a man?
Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there and court women. The art of dating has been lost a little with the instant gratification of dating apps, whereas I would much prefer a man had the confidence to approach me in person for a date. Being a gentleman and taking charge is so much sexier than the f—kboy tendencies taking over the modern dating world.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Watching trashy romance reality TV – I got so addicted to Love Island this year.
What words do you live by?
My life motto is “sanity over money”. Working in the entertainment and modelling industries, I’m always extremely busy and surrounded by all types of people. Every time I’m considering whether to take a job, I evaluate whether it’s going to keep my peace and if not. then I choose sanity over money.
Lastly, what’s something new happening in your life right now?
I’ve booked a big trip to Europe, so I’m really excited to go and see some new countries I haven’t been to yet, including Greece, and also go back and visit my family. I’ve been doing a lot more work abroad recently, so it’ll be a great opportunity to get some new online content in different locations.
STATUS UPDATE
NAME: Isabella Edström
BORN: June 6
HOMETOWN: Birmingham, England UK
FIVE-WORD SELF DESCRIPTION: “Classy, glamorous, assertive, independent, outgoing.”
INSTAGRAM: @bellxedstrom
SNAPCHAT: @bella.edstrom
Photographed by CHADI SABSABI
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