Festive Fantasy
with Louisa Khovanski / @louisakhovanski
Photographer Louisa Khovanski / @khovanskiphotography
PR LSA @leo.alderman @lsapublications
We’re happy to have you featured on FHM. Can you give us a bit of a background on your career as a model and where it all started? Hey, thank you for featuring me! Happy to hear you today. Well, my modelling career started in 2019, when I created my Instagram page and my Youtube channel. Before I was working as a photographer. Photography was very enjoyable but working with clients was very draining so one day I decided that I can become my own model. Now I can say that it was a good idea. I feel that this is my favorite part of my work, to keep freedom in self-expression and do things exactly as I see them.
What helps you decompress and relax? Mocumentary and found footage horror movies of course. I have a special list of such movies that I can rewatch hundreds of times and they always help me to relax and unwind. This is my dream now to take part in such a movie one day or even film it by myself if I am lucky and productive with the scenario. Actually, I have an idea, even a few. So fingers crossed.
How romantic are you? I think I am a romantic type of girl, but not in a stereotypical way. I love simple things and I believe they can be way more precious than any luxury gifts. It is always in a hands of two to turn any moment into something romantic and unforgettable. All you need is understanding, good communication, common interests, and a bit of creativity. But if you ask me, a date at the cinema also sounds good to me, just don’t forget a big pack of popcorn.
Having a full schedule must make it difficult for you to get much alone time, talk to us about the top 3 must-dos to ensure you fit in some well-deserved downtime. Oh, I am a horrible person to give such advice! I am always late and always forget something and when I understand that I forgot something, usually it is already too late. However, I love to write detailed working plans for the day and week. Sometimes I write it in a strange way, so later trying to remember, what does “Fish on 14:15 “ means.
What does it mean for you to be seen as a strong, intelligent, ambitious woman? Most of my life I spent in a very tough conditions, but it is not a time for sad stories right? So lets say, I am proud now to feel strong, and ambitious. It was a long and difficult way for me to get where I am now and I feel that I only started.
What are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about what you do? Oh, this is an easy one. People always think that because I have big social media I am a party person. They think I like night clubs, restaurants and stuff like that. I don’t know why, but people love stereotypes. However I am very far from it. I hate loud noises and loud places stress me out! Maybe it sounds boring to you, but it is what it is. Once I went to Ibiza to make a collaboration, well it was very stressful place for me. Definitely not my top destination to visit.
What does freedom of self-expression mean to you? Everything, absolutely everything. I want to keep my vision even in simple things. But in real life, sometimes I need to choose between productivity and original vision. I am trying to keep balance, between trends, what people want to see from me and what I actually want to create. Can’t say I am always successful in it, but at least I am trying.
Who are some of the models or influencers that you admire and draw inspiration from in your career? Sara Underwood. She was a huge inspiration for me when I just started. Absolutely amazing woman with unique style and huge influence on whole industry. To be honest I really miss those days, they were way more competitive in a more fair way, interesting and full of creativity.
We absolutely love your Instagram, your content is very dynamic, inspirational, and downright sexy, could you perhaps tell us what your personal experience as an influencer has been like? Thank you for such an amazing compliment. I believe that I still have a lot to say and to show, this thought keeps me motivated and helps when I feel down. As every other job, it has pluses and minuses. Pluses I always need to be in a good shape, minuses – well let’s talk about them next time.
Do you have any hidden talents, if so what is it? I am officially, absolutely, and without any doubts best when it comes to rescheduling good ideas for the future and procrastination. I am so good at this, that sometimes I am even scared of myself. So when next time I will have a brilliant idea, I should concentrate on it, instead of watching funny cat videos.
What is your favorite body part on you? on him? on her? Brain is good to have, very useful part for sure. Also I like big, long and thick eyebrows. Probably very common answer, isn’t it? I wasn’t able to say no to this joke, okay Louisa stop, you should concentrate on more serious answers.
If you could eat just one food for the rest of your life, what would it be and why? No way, that’s too cruel from your side! Very unfair question, especially for me. I love food in all its species and forms. But if I pick only one…Okay let it be chicken eggs, my omelets are absolutely legendary! Or Ukrainian borshch.
Do you have any regrets in life? Yes and no, I would love to change many things, many mistakes that I made when I was naïve, but mistakes are important to make. This is the way we learn and get priceless experience, so from this point of view – no regrets.
Thanks so much for your time, Where can our readers follow you on social to stay updated on what you’re up to? Thank you for inviting me! It was cool and please enjoy a spooky season! Don’t be afraid of witches, they can be cute and lovely! Hope you will give me a follow on my Instagram and YouTube, also you are always welcome on my Twitch Streams. See you.
