“When I see a camera, I can’t help: I have to pose.”
That was my favorite line to start of a conversation – especially since I have “observed” him already but did not dare asking him. So we had a super nice talk – Americans just have such a super nice way! After that he gave me an interesting short summary of his life:
“So would it be a correct summary of you life: military, stripping, security service.”
“Yes, this would sum it up very well.”
Was soll ich sagen: ich war kokmplett fasziniert von ihrem Stil und ihrer Coolness. Die Jackson Twinz pendeln zwischen Amerika, Asien, Deutschland, Frankreich hin und her und sind “recording artists”. Sie produzieren ihre eigene Musik und legen zum Beispiel auf der Silvester Party im Bayrischen Hof immer auf.
Gleich mal die Musik checken: z.B. auf Soundcloud
What shall I say: I was mesmerized by their style and coolness. Commuting between USA, Asia, Germany, France The Jackson Twinz are “recording artists” and produce their own music and are DJs for example for the New Years Eve’s Party in the Bayrischer Hof.
Just check out their music – for example on Soundcloud
“I am originally from the US but I live in Munich for 46 years already. I have done a lot of different jobs here: I was a teacher in a Gymnasium, I worked in IT, …. But my real passion is arts and antiques – and my dog Annie.”
What a man, what a man. Is there more to say? When I asked him if there is a special occasion why he dressed up like that, he told me that this is a completely normal day for him.
“It is a difficult city to feel special. There is so much going on and there are so many cool people.” I think she is super interesting! I like her style and she was very nice!
I know Contesta Rockhair already from Miami. And again: they really rock. And since they are all Italian they know Munich.
My favorite question: “What is it about those people sunbathing naked in the park in the middle of the city?”
“I am actually a singer. I am selling my CD.”
If her voice is only half as good as her style, I am sure we will hear from her soon!
On my way in the Upper West Side I did not expect to find any cool people. But look at this Mama cool! My favorite quote of our nice conversation: “But she can also be quite bossy. I have no idea where she got it from. Must be from her dad.” We anyway wish her all the best – for this cutie pie and for the next coming up! And thanks for keeping up my hope to find people with great style even here in the UWS. 
People tell me I tend to “fall for” the same kind of people. Well, if this is so: I like this kind of style!!! From California for one month in New York she is modelling. I still hope to see where she is modeling.
It was my second or third time I met them in the subway. They are singing for the passengers and I can’t stop smiling for an hour after I heard them. Grooving and swinging, man.
“If you want to learn to sing you have to listen first: with your ears and with your heart. ”
She was just standing there with her beautiful blue hair and her supercool style. As a fashion designer she lives in New York for s few years already. Apart from her being super stylish I love the fact that she is a vegetarian. And it is important to her. Me like! 
There is this super nice breakfast and brunch place in NoLIta: The Butcher’s Daughter. And on the door is this amazing guy who reminds you immediately of the taller and even cooler version of Lenny Kravitz. And if you then ask him about his story you find out that he even is a supercool musician. Hey man, you have a new fan now! Let us know where we can hear your music!
“Is there something you want me to write about you?”
“Say that you were in New York and met Candy Blue.”
Hi folks, I was in New York and met Candy Blue. Isn’t she super cool?
“I am wearing green for 20 years now.”
“Why green?”
“Oh. I thought about all the colors and green is the most positive one. And I am from Kanada.”
I would have loved to be the racoon on her arm. They just came from an event where “everybody has been dressed more or less like that.” Why am I never invited to those events? 
“Hey man, I would love to take a picture of you. I usually find only super cool girls but you have great style. Finally a cool guy with style. Is there something about you you want me to write about?”
“I am running the best sex shop in the world.” Word! Check it out: babeland.com
This skater girl is a designer and the beauty she is holding in her hand is one of her creations. Because she is designing longboards for Sector9 and travels to California every now and then for them. Now based in New York she is also working for a company designing lingerie. I wondered about her tattoos on the arm Continue reading
Is New York ready for Ukrainian Cuisine? I am not sure. But I am sure that everybody is ready for this beauty. She is a server in the restaurant I just had lunch and she was not only dressed super nicely in the traditional clothes and had this beautiful flower band in hair. But she was also super nice and explained us everything. I can highly recommend this place with this beauty from Ukraine: Korchma Taras Bulba on 357 W Broadway
I love people with style. And this is was a great example of style I love. I met her on Times Square and everything about her was unique and stylish – from head to toe. Look at those amazing tattoos, the handbag, the sunglasses, ….
Here again: what a great lady!
He was sitting there and painting the pavement. Concentrated and deeply focused. His art really got me: www.artdegenki.com
“We are together for about a year. We met just around the corner. I was far too late for the date and he had been gone already. But I really wanted to take a picture with him in the photo booth of the location. We actually just got back today to take this picture finally.”
I actually stopped her because of her wonderful style but I never would have imagined to find such an interesting story: “I am a comedian and dancer and sometimes I am even doing both at the same time. We are working a lot with gestures and for example puffing popcorn into your mouth is the performance.” Interesting? Then check out more about on CakeFace on Facebook
“I just did my master in Piano. My father used to say: “You can not skip Piano and Chinese School.” In middleschool I picked it up and started loving it. I am not sure if he regrets it now. But I still love it.”
I was passing this young pianist while he was playing on Piano for the People He was playing so wonderfully that I stopped and listened to him for a while. He told me that he is now enjoying the city and gives piano classes. If you need a great teacher, comment here. Perhaps he will read it!
He was grooving on the street and you could not go past him without smiling. We ended up dancing with him and had so much fun. He was such a great dancer. 
She is not only a beautiful woman. She is also an amazing singer. Check it out yourself: http://www.santasemeliandthemonks.com/ – Imagine you were in front of a big audience. What would you tell them? – Just be happy! 
It is hard in New York as an artist. The costs get higher and higher. A few are already leaving the city. It seems like New York will be like Hong Kong soon. It will loose its artists’ scene because merely they can not afford it anymore.
I met this amazing artist Macgregor Harp today and was completely mesmerized by his way. Check it out: http://macgregorharp.com/
“It took me only 20 minutes to climb the freedom tower.” How can you look so cool after such a torture? If you wonder what that is: “They climbed up 90 floors, about 2,000 steps, in honor of the people killed in the 9/11 terror attacks.” (source MS News Now)
“These boots are a present from someone who thought they might fit my style. I love them! Not only are they cool looking but they bounce a bit when I am walking. Ah, and please show my tail, I love my tail.”
She had in the most colorful dress I have ever seen and seemed so super relaxed. I don’t know where in time she got stuck actually – in 68 or in the 90ies – but I loved her style and her attitude. Who says riding trains is boring? 
Ms. Pickles is so excited to be a blog hedgehog. And what a super cool and stylish mama she has! I actually wanted to ask her anyway for a photo. They look so sweet together!
she isn’t beautiful and she is a great artist. Is there more to say? Yes! Go to Nassau and look for this great booth at the harbor. Or get some first impressions online of her artworks.
There is one place to go if you want to have some relaxed fun in Nassau: the Tiki Bikini.
These two young ladies had their fun there and looked so cool.
There was the carnival coming up when I was in Nassau. This beauty gave us a first impression how it will look like. What a pity we will miss it.
Dear New York cab drivers. If you want to have a lesson in how a cab driver should be, talk to Barry. He is the best!
And if you, dear traveler, are ever looking for a great ride on Antigua, than ask Barry! He knows everything, is super punctual and is more than friendly. And good looking 🙂
Purple hair = punk? Nope! It means super cool style! Seen at Sibilla, Miami Beach.
“I wanna be in a skateboard team.” If he goes on like that, he will make it to his dream: I saw him practicing in about three spots only that day. Keep it up!
I loved their smile. I loved their attitude. Taking a walk before breakfast they just had this great positive way – hugging me and telling me about their German roots.
“We are sisters. She is the older one.”
“Oh, shut up!”
I had to run after her because she was listening to music. But I loved her style so much!!!!
“I am originally from New York but I live here in Miami now. My sister needed me here, so I came and helped.”
“I am taking care of the other art works every day and night. No breaks. No salary. No sleep. It’s hard. But I also like it.”
(artist: Marc Sijan)
Standing in West Palm Beach at DTR Modern
“They celebrate the sweet sixteen here. But we from Cuba celebrate the fifteenth birthday. It is only in two weeks but we are taking pictures now and then do an album with the best ones so we can look back at those pictures at any time.”
And I only say: wow!
100 Portraits of Munich 