Shoe of the Day

Christian Louboutin

Black pumps!!

Ladies we must. . .

Limon Rotisserie

Limon - 1001 South Van Ness

A few things to comment on right away - the parking situation is enough to make you turn around and go home. In the deeper Mission neighborhood, a bit off the beaten path. . . take a cab.

The space feels a bit unfinished, perhaps the high ceilings and the cement floor - though usually this is urban chic, in this location it feels a bit vacant.

The bar doesnt even have its shelves stocked, at least that is how it appears.

All this considered, these Peruvian nibbles are delicious. The menu is not large but everything we tasted was spot on: Ceviche, "Crispy" Chicken, Steak & Fries, Camarones and Red Sangria!

1/2 Rotisserie Chicken

They dont take reservations so get there early or the wait can be long.

Note: Underground drinking den, secret staircase near the bathroom!

FHM's top 100

It really is no surprise that Megan Fox place #1 on their list. . . though I dont agree at all.
BUT this is the list for top 10 . . .???
10. Katy Perry (SHE IS CUTE BUT TOP 10?)
9. Anne Hathaway
8. Heidi Montag (WHAT THE!!??)
7. Elisa Cuthbert
6. Adriana Lima
5. Madeline Zima
4. Jessica Biel (BORING)
3. Scarlett Johansson
2. Jessica Alba (COME ON)
1. Megan Fox

REALLY? You decide. . .

vs. these ladies? Maybe it's the difference of being a WOMAN vs. a Girl

Michelle Obama in SF

Speaking at the National Conference on Volunteering and Service in San Francisco

Michelle Obama kicks off community service campaign in San Francisco!
Calling on the people to spend time this summer serving their communities.
She announced a new White House website: http://www.serve.gov/

She also made her appearance wearing Rachel Roy.

FANTASTIC!

Resort 2010 Collection

I just can not say enough about Rachel's designs.
Stunning and so ladylike.

Shoe of the Day

Lanvin @ Barneys

This is the kind of mood I am in today.
Mama sure does love these green Lanvin beauties.

Here is that adorable Nicole Richie in them . . .

Body by Joe

Joe Williams is an independent trainer at World's Gym (16th & De Haro)

Joe on stage at the Contra Costa bodybuilding competition

His workouts are intense and he works doubly hard for the ladies, focusing on agility, balance and toning. Mama has been his client for 2 years.

June 16th starts his Fitness Camp. 2x a week for 6weeks. Tues & Thursdays.

Smokin Joe's Fitness

415.608.1451

Soul Train

The legendary Soul Train has it's own Channel on youtube.
Check it here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/soultrain

Monday Shoe Moment

I just came across these beauties.

The suede is gorgeous.

YSL @ Bergdorf

Mama loves the Fall!

Harputs Market

Harputs on Fillmore

Located in the lower Fillmore, this is a true gem.

Creators of the Swacket - a jacket/sweater that can be worn about 12 different ways, truly fantastic.

There are unusual and fun pieces to be found, not to mention designers such as Yohji Yamamoto & Commes des Garcons.

If you are lucky you will meet Gus on your visit (the owner) and he will make you a vintage belt from his insane inventory of leather and buckles.

HARPUTS MARKET
1525 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA 94115
415.923.9300

http://www.harputsmarket.com/

YOGA

I find yoga to be so rewarding and so grounding. When you are in your moment, there is only you. You with your body and with your thoughts.

Having been a student of Pretzel's for over 7 years - I remain full of love and adoration for this woman and what she has dedicated her life to.

Pretzel

Pretzel's Yoga & Pilates
485A Carolina Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
phone: 415.626.9642

http://www.pretzels-yoga.com/

Shoe of the Day!

available at Neiman Marcus

More beauty from Mr. Louboutin.

Yes it's clear I am obsessed.

Soul Train

Folks - It is making a come back. . . keep your eyes peeled for new and exciting shows, programs, awards, etc!

Mama wants to DANCE!

www.soultrain.com

Champagne

Gosset, founded in 1584, is one of the oldest champagne houses of the Champagne region.

It is delicious and wonderful!

Here's to Friday - drink up!

Superman Loubs?

HOLY COW!! There may be no words so I will just let you ogle these. . .

Seriously it's like mama is SUPERMAN in these!

Pizza Nostra

As my tasting continues for fabulous Pizza in this town. . . I bring you Pizza Nostra.

(Brought to us by the same folks that brought us Chez Papa Resto and Chez Maman)

Delicious pies - slightly on the rich side, which Mama doesn't mind at all!

Try the delicious Cannibal Pizza, bolognese with an egg on top!

One of my favorite things - EGG PIZZA

Or the simple and amazing Margarita! YUM

http://www.pizzanostrasf.com/
300 De Haro St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 558-9493

Litter

This body and shoe jewelry is to die for. I absolutely love it.
It takes something trendy and totally makes THE statement.

http://www.littermb.com/

Marc Jacobs & Soul Train

Marc by Marc Jacobs

Creative Growth Oakland

Soul Train Clutch by Creative Growth for Jacobs by Marc Jacobs is FANTASTIC!

Designed by Creative Growth, an Oakland, California art center for adults with disabilities.

100% of the proceeds go towards the art center and its talented group of artists!

Mama loaded up on these great little gifts, wallets, purses, clutches, you name it - handy little bag!

Equality

Keep fighting the fight!

Beretta

Gourmet Pizza's seem to be the thing of late.
I am busy tasting them all!!

Beretta replaces the old Last Supper Club in the Mission district - I have to admit that when I realized the Last Supper Club was gone I was a bit surprised. Out with the old in with the new I guess.

We saddled right up to the bar and had a festive Hemingway cocktail, a mixture white rum, lime, cane syrup, maraschino, grapefruit. . .a bit on the sweet side but refreshing.

We shared a Margarita Pizza and a side of Meatballs. It was so good we took an extra pizza home!

Mama sure loves her pie.

http://www.berettasf.com/
1199 Valencia St
San Francisco, C.A. 94110
(415) 695-1199

PRPS

These styles are found currently on Shopbop.com

Mama is loving these jeans. Some different styles. They fit very nicely. The boyfriend jean is so fun to wear, casual and comfortable but you can totally make a statement with the right shoes.

PRPS jeans are manufactured in Japan. The denim is organically grown in Africa.

The brand motto is "Bruised, never broken".

Air Repair Kit

Pick yours up today! It's amazing.

Denise @ Visage Studio
The American Industrial Center Building
2325 3rd Street (@20th)
Suite #411
San Francisco, CA 94107

http://visagestudio.com/

More Louboutin

Seriously, I am in a shoe kind of mood. I saw these on Rihanna and I can't get them outta my head.

Mama needs some skins!

Louboutin

Are you kidding me with these new boots!!????
Mama is drooling. . . .

Available at Neiman's for a small fortune.

Beyonce in Las Vegas

Get your Package today!!

Theater only holds 1500 - 4 nites only.

http://www.encorelasvegas.com/beyonce/

Vanessa Bruno

This blouse I am in love with. I was deceived thinking it was silk but it is actually a raw cotton/linen blend. It is fantastic on.

Can't wait to wear it to. . . . hmmm BET Awards?

Erykah Badu @ Warfield SF

I have been waiting for a while to see Erykah. She was in Oakland a few months back - unfortunately I missed the show. Needless to say I was amped up for this nite.

I ventured first to SupperClub http://www.supperclub.com/, where my girl Eva works. If you have never been, it’s definitely a fun nite out! DJ B Smiley burned me a CD while I waited, so sweet. The Goddess Alchemy Project, HOT! They are Oakland girls. Check it: http://www.goddessalchemyproject.com/. It’s currently in my car and I have had it on nonstop!

Now – let’s focus on the Queen.
The crowd was very eclectic, I liked it. Ladies dressing up and fellows flowing their style. SF seriously needs to do a better job of what GOING OUT means, very happy to see the mix and the style.

We waited about an hour for the show to start (and we were about 45mins late). So Ms. Badu came on about 1.5 – 2hrs late. . . of course she did! I wouldn’t expect anything less.

When the band started playing they rocked out a soulful intro, only to send it all the way over to the other side with Lil Wayne’s “A Milli”. The crowd was pumped.
Out she came – The Queen - draped in a purple and gold robe, a gold head piece and some insane shades, I cant even describe it – she was so regal, so shiny the camera couldn’t even get a picture of her – just her glow.

She performed so many of her songs, I cant even begin to list them all. And in typical Erykah style she linked and mixed in On & On and the Ode to Hip Hop, Love of my Life, through out the set.

She was channeling a Josephine Baker’s style and presence through out most of the show, with head pieces and flowy dress. She twirled like a ballerina, quite beautiful and simple. She performed not only her own music but she RAPPED! She did Whodini’s “Friends”, and an Ice Cube rap. The crowd was singing along and loving her. She is so diverse in her music abilities and her delivery – you can literally just stare at her for hours. She is far more amazing live than you can imagine, I have seen her 4x now – I hope for many, many more!

She came out for her encore and she performed Green Eyes – one of my all time favorites. “My eyes are green Cause I eat a lot of vegetables, It don't have nothing to do with your new friend”. She rapped Nat Dogg’s “It Ain’t No Fun” totally insane! And she of course closed with Bag Lady:

Bag lady you gonna hurt your back
Dragging all them bags like that
I guess nobody ever told you
All you must hold on to - Is you, is you, is you

Girl I know sometimes it's hard
And we can't let go Oh when - someone hurts you oh so bad inside

Next stop on my tour. . . BEYONCE! VEGAS BABY!

Ben Harper & The Relentless 7

Let me first preface this with I love Ben Harper – like die hard, obsessed, will listen to him over and over and over, own ALL his music kind of love. He truly can do no wrong.

Side note: If you have never been to the Fillmore theatre in SF, it is such a great old venue. It has been the hub for the music scene in SF: Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, The Who, Cream, Jimi Hendrix Experience, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival – just to name a few. It is old and dirty and loud, quite fantastic really.

I knew from the CD that the band, Relentless 7, is a harder rock sound. I was impressed as they came out on stage by their youth – Ben has been in this game for over 15years.
I watched as the crowd greeted him with a very loud and very long applause, he was so moved by the welcome – I wanted to shout WELCOME HOME BEN! But I didn’t.

Never Trust a Woman Who Loves the blues – could be one of the hottest songs. It has what sounds to be the bass line from the Rolling Stones, Miss you. . . loves it. The guitarist Jason really funked it up with an ending that made me feel like Prince could have been on the stage – I know that is a big comparison but it took me there. (i believe Prince is one of the greatest guitarist ever)
The live version of Fly One Time, made me feel like I was back in the 70s. From the sound of the jam to the lyrics. . .sometimes I think I was meant to be alive back then.
They rocked this song and Ben wailed it out vocally – the electric guitar and his slide guitar. It was heaven in the room.

Keep It Together (So I Can Fall Apart) um the title speaks pretty loud. . . he let out a tribal like yodel during this song – there really are no words!
He went on to play most of the new album. I take a break here to just tell you – if you have never seen Ben Harper live. . . you Must!

The cover of David Bowie’s Under Pressure was seriously ridiculous. He played one of my favorite songs ever - Another Lonely Day – I sang along, sorry to everyone around me but I had to let it out. ‘Cuz’ I’ve been with witches and I have been with a queen’ what is better than that line?

A DOUBLE ENCORE! The crowd literally ate him up. And oddly enough, I think he would have played all nite. This man is full of spirit and passion - he truly loves what he does.
He closed with Faithfully Remain. . .

I learned to say goodbye
to say goodbye to young.
I learned to duck from
words
like bullets from a gun.
How long can you pray?
How long can
you pray
and still not see a change?
I faithfully remain. I faithfully
remain.

Visage!!

Mama has found the ultimate spot for all your facial needs.
Denise at Visage is absolutely amazing. My skin has never looked and felt as radiant as it does today.

Denise has now created her own line of products: Air Repair Kit.
I took this to NY and it was the perfect set of essentials. It seriously rejuvenated my skin.

Visage Studios is a must!

Visage Studio
The American Industrial Center Building
2325 3rd Street (@20th)
Suite #411
San Francisco, CA 94107

http://visagestudio.com/

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New Year, New President

Mama took plenty of time off and now it is time to get back in this game.

I want to start by acknowledging history. . . President Barack H. Obama.
What a defining moment in our country. I am prouder now than I have ever been.
There is so much work to be done, I know it wont be easy.
Here is to you President Obama. . . the People's President!