Welcome to the Land of Fame Excess, Am I gonna fit in?

Welcome to the United States of America - the stars and stripes, the melting pot, the land of liberty... it's up to you how you call these fifty magnificent states but I'm pretty sure we all agree, they are fabulous! There's an indefinite number of things to see in the USA, so many different landscapes, cultures and people! Before I came to New York over two years ago I didn't expect much, I planned to take advantage of my time in the US but I never anticipated this!
After two years I've been to nine states myself visiting all the famous and most diverse cities, each one of them being a dream come true. I traveled to Nevada, California, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Florida and many more, to broaden my horizons and see all different parts of the country. And there are still a lot more I have to visit!
The first state I've been to was New York of course, my beloved home... the last one was New Jersey, an unforgettable trip to Atlantic City. In between I spent a couple relaxing weeks in sunny California - Los Angeles and San Diego are both insanely beautiful and laid-back. I took a weekend trip to Vegas, spent a week in Florida's enchanting Disney World, educated myself while visiting one cultural metropolis after the other such as Washington D.C., Boston and Philadelphia, chilled at the Jersey Shore, and had an extremely splendid time in Miami and Chicago.
Now that I'm writing this post I realize how much I have really seen while living in the United States, how exciting my life became and how enriching all these experiences were, memories no one could ever take away... the United States of America, where wonderland is your destiny!

Los Angeles

 Las Vegas

Vegas by Night

Chicago

San Diego

Washington D.C.

Miami

Boston

Atlantic City

Orlando

Philadelphia

Jersey Shore

So much harder at Times I cried a River, you dried my Eyes and brought me back to Laughter

Hey there, after confronting you with some personal issues in the last post and getting some very surprising positive feedback (I will make sure to reply when I get back from my vacation), I am going to write about a private matter again - this post is dedicated to my wonderful, loving sister Nina!
We have unfortunately gotten there, we have reached the day of Nina's departure. My big sister with who I experienced all my adventures in New York, is going back to Germany next week - more or less nonvoluntarily. Since I am going on vacation to Disneyworld, Florida, I have to say goodbye to her today and it's breaking my heart. We went through all ups and downs together, we laughed and cried side by side, we celebrated our fabulous life together. I know we will be back together in Germany (as soon as I am leaving the US in December we will be reunited) but it's never going to be the same, IT'S NOT NEW YORK!
Nina, you helped and supported me in any way you could. You helped me find and develop myself, you were there for me when I went through the most difficult times, in embarrassing situations - no matter how hopeless some moments seemed, you were my lifesaver.
But you were not only there for me during the darkest times, in fact we went through many more happy moments together! We explored Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Vegas (unforgettable hot tub sessions), Washington DC, Chicago and Miami (even more unforgettable moments). We partied in over 34 clubs during the last two years, we met countless celebrities (Hey there, Gerard Butler and Chris Brown), we spent so many nights philosophizing about life, our future and men, we speeded down the New Yorker rivers on jetskis and speedboats, we met the craziest homeless people and partygoers ("Wow, what did you take? You're in such a great party mood!" - Not to forget Lenny's acrobatics), we hiked through the deepest woods in Upstate New York and we celebrated the new year and our new life at Times Square with millions of people (Hello 2011 and 2012)... but above all we took New York by storm, the city that will always stay in our hearts!
Nina, I admire your power, your extraordinary sense of humor and the effortlessness with which you take life as it is. I am overhappy to know that you will stay by my side for the rest of my life, thank you for being who you are - my amazing sister! My life is better because you are in it, I love you!
PS: Now I have to stop writing because I am shedding tears already!

Erin & Emily team up for Replay

Some inspiration for today! Love it when two of my favorite models Erin Wasson and Emily Didonato join the two hot male models Jon Kortajarena and Texas Olsson to shoot this amazingly relaxed spring 2011 campaign for Replay in Los Angeles! I've been to this fabulous city twice last year and can't tell how much I would love to go back there! Check out my post about the marvelous Santa Monica Pier (click here)!

All pics via  fashiongonerogue

Today was glorious - Venice Beach

I totally fell in love with Venice - its liveliness, its colors, its craziness! The artists, street performers, skaters and vendors make this place oh-so-lovely! It's definitely more than 'just a day at the beach'!

How could you say it better?

Having a good time - I love you, ladies!

Visiting the 'Desperate Housewives'

Yesterday we went to the Universal Studios in Hollwood and had an amazing time - having a blast in the Jurassic Park water ride, fighting against King Kong and checking out the sets of Desperate Housewives, the War of the Worlds and many more famous movies and shows.

Susan's House

Psycho