Katie Thompson loves hunting down rich stones and bringing meaningful pieces from her travels to the New York City streets. And because KTCollection sells in locations all over the city, the jewelry reflects the trends of Manhattan while being amazingly easy to wear. And, don’t miss the fabulous costume line. Fun, bold, and festive jewelry that is all under $50 and is perfect for special occasions and statement pieces. Their philosophy is that costume jewelry is fabulous if you want a statement piece that is just plain fun. Though the costume jewelry is not hand crafted, KT carefully selects the perfect pieces to correspond with her handmade line.

Shop hours are from 10am-8pm seven days a week. Join us Wednesday February 8th from 6-8pm for our VIP opening reception with complementary wine while you shop and mingle with the designer. One lucky business card holder will win a $100 gift certificate. Stop by the shop when they first open between February 3rd and February 6th and get $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. Also, got a picture of your significant other or an amazing pick up line? Bring it by RS Pop Shop and get 10% OFF between February 10th and the 13th.

Check RS Pop Shop’s Facebook page throughout this 2 month period for updates on weekly “After-Work Wine Wednesday’s” or specials. See what’s got celebrities such as Drew Barrymore, Giselle Bundchen, Tori Spelling and Amy Adams swooning this winter!

The Quick 411
Who: The KTCollection
What: RS Pop Shop a revolving store front in Midtown
When: February 3nd- March 31st from 10am-8pm Daily
Where: 501 Lexington Avenue between 47th St and 48th St.
VIP Opening reception: Wednesday February 8th from 6-8pm, wine, raffles, and fun!
RSVP’s for opening reception and Press Inquiries can be sent to pr@lionesquemedia.com

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Doors open December 2nd, with shop hours of 11:00 am – 8:00 pm, seven days a week!

Join us Tuesday, December 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm for our opening reception. Enjoy complementary wine while you shop and mingle with the designers and receive an extra 15% off your entire purchase. Also, take advantage of their gift-wrapping service throughout the month! For a small charge, the designers will beautifully gift wrap your purchases, complete with a polaroid gift card! Domestic shipping via UPS can be arranged in-store.

Here’s the skinny about each of the brands participating in the holiday accessories collective:

Payal Luthra designs luxury neckwear made of the finest Mongolian cashmere. Her fall collection combines refined cuts with an innovative use of draped folds and angled lines, with equestrian-inspired leather straps, gold buckle hardware, and patent leather bands that embellish the pieces with linear accents. Each piece can be worn in a variety of ways, giving the wearer creative options to brave the elements in elegant style.

LiiLii Zhao’s Italian leather handbag collection is inspired from artist Kara Walker cut out design process and infused with design elements from the classic black and white oxford shoe. The result is a beautiful vintage inspired handbag collection sure to make a statement and turn carrying everyday items into a fashionable expression of style. The Italian leather used to create these bags is also eco-friendly

Lumete is a New York based independent eyewear brand for women, by women. Lumete’s innovative handmade sunglasses are characterized by their sculptural detail and unexpected temple shapes. In addition to their creative use of fine, richly colored acetates, Lumete sunglasses stand out due to their striking symbolic ornamentation. The name Lumete is derived from lumen, meaning: light, and amulet, meaning: a precious object used for protection and luck. Inspired by Alchemy and Gnosticism, Lumete seeks to instill a sense of wonder into every piece they make.

Check multiple people off your holiday gift-giving lists this December at RS Pop Shop.

The Quick 411:
Who: Payal Luthra, Lumete, Zhao + more
What: Accessories Designers Collective
Where: RS POP Shop at the Roger Smith Hotel
501 Lexington Avenue (Between 47th and 48th St)
When: December 2nd- 31st 2011
VIP Opening Reception: December 6th 6:00-8:00pm

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Fashion Show will feature costumes in categories such as: Glamour, Hilarious and Matching Pawrent. Famed Fashion Dog Designers and Celebrity Guests will be the judges for the Costume Runway Contest for fantastic prizes. Lorelei Arts is donating a Precious Pet Pawtraits Mini Masterpiece to the winning costumed pup.This petite size masterpiece depicts and celebrates the life and story of the special winner.

Winners will receive a free entry into the 2012 Barking Beauty Pageant, plus other great prizes, including the new book release “Chasing Bocker’s Tale” and his plush puppy, a Mommy Bus carrier and scented candles from SNIFF, because dogs were born to sniff.

Proceeds from the independently produced “Pups on the Runway – Halloween Costume Ball” by Dana and Bobbi the “pup fairies” will benefit the Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals group Bobbi and the Strays Foundation.

Here is the Official Schedule of Events:

Schedule of Events:

Friday, October 28, 2011 • 6-9pm
The Roger  Smith Hotel @ The Starlight Loft
501 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY

7:00 PM Hec-lin Couture Designs Mini Fashion Show with Roberto Negrin

7:15 PM Super Smiley Flash Mob 4 Pet Adoption with Megan Blake, Super Smiley & YOU!!!

7:30 PM Costume contest begins promptly at 7:30PM.

Benefiting a local pet shelter: Bobbi and the Strays.

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE

**ALSO Save the Date for November 2nd for the Opening Reception & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for our first ever PETS POPPING UP at RS POP Shop

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Keeping consistent to her true form, each piece has the ability to link, layer, fold, snap, shift, turn upside-down, backward and creatively mold creating a platform for personal expression that is sustainable and fits various lifestyles.  ”I am inspired by my surroundings, personal interactions, experience of movement, architecture and sculpture,” says Gail Travis, Designer, NFP Studio, “Ultimately these inspirations morph into the modular, building-block nature of these designs.”

Meet the Woman Behind N:F:P

Quick 411:
Who: Designer Gail Travis
What: N:F:P Fall POP UP Shop
Where: RS POP Shop, 501 Lexington Avenue, NYC
Cross streets: Lexington Avenue bewteen 47th and 48th Streets
Subway: E,M,6 to 51st Street or 4,5,6,7 to Grand Central
When: September 6-October 30th, 9am-8pm daily
Website: www.rspopshop.com
Media contact: pr@lionesquemedia.com

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Gear up to look beautiful, activate clarity, vitality and concentration during the summer heat. Intrigued by what she saw one afternoon in Turkey, curator Sema Tekinay is bringing fine 24 karat gold handcrafted adornments artistically produced in Istanbul and featuring luxurious  stones and dramatic settings inspired by artifacts from the Roman, Ottoman and Byzantine empires.

SEE THE COLLECTION

As a gal always needs her bling for the special occassions, Mediterra also offers one-of-a-kind fashion pieces from specialty artists like their celebrity New York based designer whose creative handmade pieces are enjoyed by clients such as Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, Cher and Mary J. Blige and their California based designer who specializes in handmade 22K vermeil pieces with exotic stones in tropical colors whose jewelry have been worn by celebrities at the Oscars!

Quick 411 details

Who : The Mediterra Collection

When : August 2-30th, 2011

Where : RS POP Shop, the premiere rotating store front in NYC

Added Bonus : Visit RS POP about their special offer

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ButYouDon’tLookSick.com was founded by Christine who is a Lupus patient herself. She uses many mediums to spread the message: to help everyone with a chronic illness or invisible disability, in order for them to live their lives to the fullest and not feel isolated and alone. “We believe that our medical circumstances have put us in a unique and understanding position, so that we can help each other through similar difficult times.”

Friends, family and passerby-ers came in droves to support and all were touched by Christine’s warmth and energy. A Portion of all sales for the night were donated to BYDLS by the KTCollection.

It’s one small step towards making a difference. Please take a moment to learn more and help grow awareness for Lupus.

Thank you to BrooklynCupcakes for being our delicious snack sponsor!

See Full Media Coverage at: http://championeyemedia.com/main/show/2011-07-20_Cupcakes-Cocktails_for_Charity

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THE JOLLY

ROGER

a monthly publication by the roger smith hotel

July 1, 2011 – Issue No. 1

“We don’t just

love NYC.

We live here.”

The Roger Smith Hotel is thrilled to present the inaugural online edition of The Jolly Roger, a short monthly newsletter aiming to shed light on the vibrancy and culture of New York City. Inside you’ll find travel resources, tips, restaurant and theater reviews, live music listings, stuff to do with kids, and more. If you are planning on coming to NYC in July, you can use this link for 10% off our best room rate.

Hope to see you soon,

John Birdsong, Editor

@johnbirdsong

“Lobster Hot Dog.”

Kosher Beef Hot Dog with Lobster @RSHenrys

libations

By Kevin Gill, Restaurant Manager – Lily’s Restaurant

+ Henry’s Rooftop Bar

A trifecta of Sixpoint pints

Sixpoint Brewery is a local brewery in Red Hook, Brooklyn founded in 2005. They love Brooklyn and create styles of beer to capture its essence, focusing on the growing community of artists and creative spirit. The Sweet Action Ale is a unique cream ale that focuses on the simple balancing of malts and hops. It has 33 IBUS (International Bittering Units) and an ABC of 5.2%.

What is a cream ale? A cream ale is based on the American light lager, however it is an ale that is finished with lager yeast.  It is generally subdued in the malt and hop characteristics, but Sixpoint decided to break that definition. It finishes its fermentation as a lager but starts as an ale. This gives the beer a crispness that is associated with lagers, and more yeasty flavor normally associated with ales. Enjoy a cold Sweet Action at Henry’s Rooftop Bar. Fact: It’s on the sixteenth floor of @RSHotel.

eat what?

by John Birdsong, Editor

A feast for the eyes and the stomach at Fette Sau

Fette Sau. Hands down the best BBQ in NYC. This Williamsburg, Brooklyn BBQ joint serves up meat like no other NYC establishment. The meats are smoked, which distinguishes it from most other “BBQ” you’ll find in the city. Since Fette Sau is in BKLYN they are able to get around Manhattan fire codes and give meat the wood smoke it needs to taste awesome (tip: try the brisket). With communal indoor and outdoor seating, it’s the perfect place to meet friends or make new ones. Take the 4/5/6 train to Union Square then the L train to the Bedford stop in Brooklyn. Pro – Heritage pork, grass fed beef, a massive bourbon selection, and beer by the gallon Con – It gets super crowded on weekends in the summer and seating can be hard to find Rating: 3 out of 4 rib bones.

Check out our new summer menus for Henry’s Roof-top Bar and Lily’s Restaurant (video)

on the stage

by James Fox, Director of Sales @RSHotel

A scene from Tony Award winning “The Book of Mormon”

After the Tony Awards, the hot tickets are War Horse and the House of Mormon.  These shows will be around for a while and may be hard to get.  Here are some options, good through the summer, that are more accessible and affordable:

Terence McNally’s Master Class returns to Broadway with Tyne Daly as opera diva Maria Callas in a drama of her late-life career as a teacher. Runs through Aug. 14 @ Samuel J. Friedman Theatre.

Hair depicts the birth of a cultural movement in the ’60s as told through a tribe of hopeful hippies living in New York City, while war rages in
Vietnam. Runs from 7/5 – 9/10/11. Rent, Jonathan Larson’s Tony and Pulitzer Prize Award winning musical tells an inspiring story about friends and artists struggling in New York City’s East Village. Rent tackles addiction, poverty, AIDS, and most of all love. At the New World Stages Jul.14-Aug. 11^th

Death Takes a Holiday - a new musical of a 1920s play, made into a film in 1934 with Frederic March and remade as Meet Joe Black with Brad Pitt in 1998 stars British actor Julian Ovenden as Death who arrives in an Italian villa shortly after World War I and falls in love with a newly engaged young woman. Runs July 14 – September 4^th @ Laura Pels Theatre.

Imaginocean – John Tartaglia, of Avenue Q fame, has created a magical musical undersea adventure for kids of all ages. Performed in the dark with black light
puppets taking center stage it is the story of three fish that set out on a remarkable journey of discovery. At the New World Stages – Matinee shows Wed/Sat/Sun through Sep. 4^th

Shakespeare in the Park has one of New York City’s most beloved summer traditions. For 57 years New York natives and visitors alike have been enjoying free Shakespeare in Central Park. Catch Measure for Measure or All’s Well That Ends Well this summer.  Free tickets are distributed via the free lines at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park, and on the web via their Virtual Ticketing system.

kids(what the heck do you do with them?)

by John Birdsong, Editor

Cooling off in summer-time

Since I don’t have any kids of my own (for now) I’m going to leave this one up to the experts at Timeout NY Kids that have compiled this awesome list of stuff to do with the munchkins this July. TimeoutKid’s July List

LIVE music

by Phoebe Knowles, V.P. @RSHotel & John Birdsong, Editor

Stone Temple Pilots stooping it up

John – NYC is a mecca for live music. With venues like MSG, Radio City, and countless others there’s something
for every ear. Blast From the Past. July 25th, Stone Temple Pilots @ Williamsburg Waterfront. OMG. If you’re like me, high school in the 90’s consisted of lots of Nirvana, STP, Soundgarden, (enter random grunge band here). Let’s hope these aging rockers have the energy to entertain a new generation of music lovers. Buy tix here.

Phoebe – Central Park Summerstage – Concerts are free, the beverage sponsors are Magic Hat and City Winery (makes for great drink options!), bring snacks and a picnic blanket (no glass bottles…we learned the hard way), spend the evening listening to cool world music.  For the free events, you can’t reserve tickets, it’s a first come/first served system.  My friends and I got in line around 6:15 for a 7:00 Jarabe de Palo/Ely Guerra/Novalima show…things seemed a little hopeless as the line wrapped way around the park and we couldn’t even see the SummerStage entrance from the line’s end…but sure enough, once people started to move, in we went…along with about 3,997 other Latin music fans from New York!   Here is a schedule of free music events - www.summerstage.org

There are way too many concerts to list here, so we’ll direct you to a few of our go-to resources for concert listings: Village Voice, Brooklyn Vegan, Ticketmaster.

at the lab gallery

Helen Dennis – Projected Drawings – July 8 – Sept 2

Helen’s work is rooted in the built world of the urban environment. She uses architecture to develop her layered drawings, which are entwined into the photographic process and directly used as
negatives to create photographic drawings. Using the space at The LAB Gallery, Helen will push the concept of her process further. Through manipulation of the space, she will project the outside environment directly into the exhibition space, turning it into a camera obscura. From within, her drawings will unfold to engulf the space and thus, magnify the nuances of urban life. The passage of time and movement on the streets outside will be depicted as Helen’s drawings grow over the duration of the project. The Lab Gallery Presents: Helen Dennis Studio Visit (video) Helen Dennis was born in the UK and now resides in Brooklyn, NY. She studied her BA (Honors) at the University of the Creative Arts in Canterbury and achieved her MFA at Hunter College in 2005. Dennis has been awarded a fellowship from Aljira Center for Contemporary Art as well as a photographic fellowship from The International House, NYC. Dennis has attended art residencies in Beijing, Cyprus and most recently Iceland. She has participated in various exhibitions worldwide and in the US with the support of Queens Council of the Arts, Kent County Council, New Jersey State Council on the Arts, South East Arts UK and the National Lottery Arts Fund for the UK. Dennis’ public art installations have been commissioned by the Downtown Alliance of New York and NoLongerEmpty. www.helendennis.com

cesar’s picks

by Cesar Avery, G.M. @RSHotel

You’ll find ‘Paradise’ in the Bronx (if you’re a Yankees fan).

Here are Cesar’s top five things to do in NYC in July/Summer. How many can you do in one day??

1.  Yankees Game

2.  A walk on the High Line

3.  Driving Range at Chelsea Piers

4.  Bowling at Bowlmor in Times Square

5.  Bike ride in Central Park.  You can rent, or bring your own.

at rspop shop:

kt collection

by Melissa Gonzalez,CEO – Lionesquemedia – @Lionesquestyle

Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is an expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season. KT Collection Opens Shop at RS POP Shop July 2011

Fusing Classic Lines with Urban Flair, designer Katie Thompson is bringing KT Collection to RSPOP Shop for July 2011. Inspired by NYC’s fashion world, Katie knows how to mix the city’s edgy street style with timeless gold and silver designs. She is a expert at hunting down meaningful pieces from her travels and creating classic pieces that can be worn from season to season.

KT Collection (video)

in other awesome news

by John Birdsong, Editor

Rainbowed-out Imperial Guard

New York State just approved same sex marriage!!! The Roger Smith Hotel in NYC is a perfect place to have a small wedding. We would be thrilled to host your special day + we offer
in–house party planning, floral arrangement, catering and wedding videography services. Email Events Manager Martha Rodriguez for a site inspection. What you need to know about same sex marriage in NYC via NYCGo.com

ask an intern

by management trainee Emma Fagerhov

Those are actually our interns.

It’s summer in New York, and with the beautiful weather, the city has a lot to offer. Here come the Roger Smith Interns’ Top 5 things to do in NYC during the summer:

1. Visit Six Flags Great Adventure – All interns

2. Enjoy a run through Central Park in the morning sun – Emma Fagerhov

3. Spend the day at one of NY’s rooftop pools with a drink – Oscar Wallen

4. Taking a walk in Central Park – Javier Bisbal

5. Going to Coney Island to the beach – Marta Ferrando

travel resources

GoNYC.com

MTA.info

Thereare a million things to do in NYC. Book your stay @RSHotel here for 10% off our best room rate.

other places to find us online

http://rogersmith.com

http://rogersmithlife.com

http://rslilys.com

http://youtube.com/rogersmithnews

http://flickr.com/rogersmithhotel

Letus know what you think of The Jolly Roger.

Sendsubmissions or suggestions to Jbirdsong@rogersmith.com

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Love Her & Shop Her! The City is Buzzing and So Are We

KTCOLLECTION POP UP is now OPEN open July 3rd- 31st.

See a behind the scenes look of the collection below:

See what WPIX, CBS Best of NY & Time Out NY Have to Say:

WPIX Morning Show: Shop American

CBS Best Of New York: “Top Summer POP UP’s in NYC”

Time Out NY: “We’re obsessed with our favorite rotating store front”

The KT Handmade line is made with sterling and 14-karat gold-filled  chains. Pendants are sterling silver and vermeil (sterling silver dipped in gold) unless otherwise noted. Handmade pieces are designed and made in New York City.

The KT Costume line is silver plated, gold plated, and brass. Their philosophy is that costume jewelry is fabulous if you want a statement piece that is just plain fun and KT hunts down the perfect pieces to complement her handmade line.

100% InspiredBuy, We are Thrilled to Have Katie Thompson & The KTCollection at RS POP Shop!

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Network with professionals, philanthropists, fashionistas and entrepreneurs while shopping and raising awareness for a great cause.

You’re invited to shop Johnnie-O and transform your style to “West Coast Preppy.” Come and meet designer John O’Donnell, who brings us an emerging apparel and lifestyle brand that merges the casual West Coast style with the refined East Coast feel.

A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the evening’s charity spotlight, The Dawson Scleroderma Foundation in honor of Scleroderma Awareness Month. The founder of DSF, Courtney Dawson, will share with our LC Guests about the importance of understanding this disease.

Shop, learn, and network all for a great cause, while enjoying refreshing margaritas and theDexter Myers decadent-super soft premium cookies! The evening will be filmed by the LC TV Film Crew led by Jon Macapodi. One lucky guest will also win a complimentary copy of CRAVE New York City: The Urban Girl’s Manifesto by Colette Ellis.

In the meantime, here is a sneak peak of Johnnie-O West Coast Prep

See more on RS POP at www.rspopshop.com -recently sited as “our favorite revolving designer store” by Time Out NY!

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Johnnie O’ will be at the RS Pop-shop through June.

Fathers day is around the corner. Come check us out!
The RS Pop-shop is at the entrance of the Roger Smith Hotel on Lexington at 47th.

If you need anything I am @pancity. Hit me up with any questions regarding things going on @rshotel.
Cheers,
John Knowles

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