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Strive For Excellence Not Perfection

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Perfection is boring and lets be honest, noone is perfect, not even me! 🙂 However, I am a big believer in hard work, dedication, pushing the limits and striving for excellence.
Photos by Samuel.Black
Bodysuit by American Apparel
Kicks from Adidas Superstar
Hat by 47 Brand

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Sports Fashion Editorial. Photos by Samuel Black

Great Gatsby party photographed by Samuel.Black

Happy New Year!

Holidays are so overwhelming and crazy but fun and memorable. Now that we stepped into 2016, I finally have time to look back at the last month, reflect and plan for this crazy year ahead of us.
Still in the festive mode, I wanted to share this story from one of the holiday parties. It was a Great Gatsby grand affair on Queen Mary that is docked in Long Beach, CA. It was a really fun night where champagne flowed like a river and we danced the night away with my sister Masha and Samuel.Black in Michael Costello gowns.
Photography: Samuel.Black
Dresses: Michael Costello

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

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Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Ksenia Mz photographed by Samuel.Black in Michael Costello in Queen Mary. Great Gatsby party inspiration

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Waiting for Santa

Back from yet another Christmas party waiting for Santa to come down the chimney. Promise, I was a good girl this year!
Photos by Samuel.Black
Dress: Lurelly
Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Dress Fire Xmas editorial. Photo by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Detoxing with Dirty Lemon & Nelly Black

Happy hump day! It’s time to detox and get your body fueled. I don’t believe in full on detoxing or dieting, i think balance is what will keep you healthy and happy. So, when i got a gift box from Dirty Lemon, I couldn’t be happier, ‘just what the doctor ordered!’ Check them out here
Photographed by: Samuel.Black
My partner in crime #NellyBlack
Swimsuit: Sol Kissed
Sunglasses: Spektre
Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Lemon Detox photographed by Samuel.Black

Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black

Game. Set. Match dot com

It’s never too late to learn to play tennis. I am coming for ya next! For now, its me vs Samuel.Black
GAME. SET. MATCH dot com
Top: Shop Carte Blanche
Bikini Bottoms: Triangl Swimwear
Photographed by Samuel.Black

Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black Sports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.BlackSports Fashion. Photographed by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Canadian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara

Rocking Canadian Tuxedo a.k.a. jean on jean or full on denim in Santa Barbara.
Photos by Samuel.Black
Shirt: Abercrombie
Oversized shirt: Topshop at Nordstrom
Shorts: One Teaspoon at Saks Fifth Avenue
Boots: Vince Camuto
Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Candian Tuxedo in Santa Barbara. Photo by Samuel.Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth in the City of Angels

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You can run but you can’t hide.
Healthgoth style trend shot by Samuel.Black at the LA river bank.
Make up and hair by Vittorio Masecchia.

All white outfit:
White Vest: Anthoroplogie
Running Shoes: Nike x Kobe
Pants: Phillip Lim

All Black Outfit:
Leather shorts:Cupcakes & Cashmere
Mesh Jacket: Sweat the Crew
Shoes: Steve Madden

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Healthgoth streetstyle. Photo by Samuel Black

Getting Tangled on the beach in Mexico. Photo by Samuel.Black

Getting Tangled in Mexico

Sand grains got tangled in her hair whenever she played on the beach.

Photos by Samuel.Black x Mia Marcelle Swimwear sponsored by Azulik Hotel.

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Athletic streetstyle fashion shoot. Photographed by Samuel.Black

Breaking Hearts and Smashing Balls

Breaking hearts and smashing balls…Well, apparently, I am good at first but cant hit a single ball!..Blame it on growing up in Russia where this sport is far from being popular.
My knowledge of baseball consists of the following:

  • Blue Jays are cool and they won the Atlantic division this season (I spent 11 years in Toronto!)
  • Everyone loves Jose Bautista and he flipped the bat and it went viral…
  • And that Kansas Royals won the finals this year

So, congrats, champs! Here is my take on baseball captured by Samuel.Black in California.
Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black Athletic wear fashion. Photo by Samuel.Black

Shades: Ray Ban
Shoes: Nike
Turquoise jacket:love this one
Hat: New Era

PAYTONly Waiting for NBA Season to Start

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Are you an NBA fan like me? Well, in this case you will appreciate this little series.
My teams are Raptors (East Coast, repping Toronto) and Lakers (West Coast favs). Recently, I went to see them play against each other in ON, California for a pre-season game. Raps ate Lakers alive winning 105-97…
Inspired, I went to ‘play’ hoops in nothing but Sonic’s Gary Payton’s #20 jersey. Captured by Samuel.Black

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Love these and these neon Nikes

Ovo/Raps collection is limited addition, if you are a fan, get it here.