By Pamela Mortimer

Three prison guards were fired and a fourth was suspended after reports indicate the men encouraged a mock fashion show that involved ten female inmates of the Bedford County Jail in Shelbyville, Tennessee. According to Sheriff’s office administrator Larry Lowman, the inmates “used their prison uniforms and anything else for the fashion show”. The items modeled by the inmates included a bikini made from a sweatshirt.

“Obviously, they exercised very poor judgment,” District Attorney Chuck Crawford said Friday night. Crawford referred further questions about the incident to Sheriff Randall Boyce and Larry Lowman. Details of the incident were made public after a joint investigation by the Bedford County Sheriff’s department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.

According to reports, Alma Cantu’s attention was obtained by the inmates at about 7 p.m. on November 11. Cantu, 52, proceeded to watch the evening fashion show through a large security window. Three other male guards Jason Carden, 24, Steven Qualls, 32, and Jamie Farris, 20, watched the inmates on security monitors, Lowman and Boyce said.

The idea for the so-called fashion show began with the female inmates, Lowman said. “This is the kind of thing that’s hurt other sheriff’s departments.”

Boyce said, “As soon as it happened, we called [the district attorney] and told him so another department could look into it other than ours.”

According to Lowman, the fashion show lasted approximately 7-10 minutes. There were other antics involved as well.

“There were some remarks made over the intercom into that [cell] block,” Lowman said. “One of the guards asked a particular female to blow into the speaker … box of the intercom [which doubles as a microphone] and as she did, he put his microphone down to his crotch.”

Lowman and Boyce stated that it hasnt been revealed which guard asked the inmate to blow into the intercom.

“We don’t tolerate that,” Boyce said of the behavior.

Lowman also said that one of the guards also took pictures with the camera on his cell phone but later deleted them.

It was Jamie Farris, the youngest employee, who reported the activities. As a result, an investigation was launched by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The report revealed there was no physical contact between the guards and inmates during the show.

As a result, Farris was suspended without pay for 18 days while the other three guards were fired.

“He was the youngest one,” Boyce said in explanation. He added that Farris was apparently going along with what older guards were doing.

“It was their job to stop it and not socialize with the inmates,” Boyce said.

As punishment, the inmates involved in the incident had their privileges and work release opportunities revoked. Some of the inmates involved have since completed their sentences and have been released.

Can men wear pearls? Historically pearls were worn and prized by both sexes. Ancient rulers around the world adorned themselves with long ropes of pearls as a symbol of great wealth. Natural pearls are very rare. In 1917, Pierre Cartier bought the mansion on Fifth Avenue New York for US$100 plus a double string of matched natural pearls valued at over $1 million at that time.

This is now the famous Cartier store on Fifth Avenue – all thanks to a smart gentleman who traded a string of rare natural pearls to found the legacy of Cartier. Pearls are not just for women. Certainly you would not now expect to see a man wearing a string of pearls around his neck. In modern times those pearl necklace types are reserved for the ladies.
But pearls do find their way into men’s fashion in a number of ways. You find pearl rings, pearl cufflinks, pearl tie studs, pearl stickpins, mother of pearl watch bands, belt buckles, cufflinks and tie clasps, as just a few of the examples. There are two types of pearls. The first one is the natural pearl, which is found in nature but is very rare. The second type is the cultured pearl. This is the most common pearl and is created through the efforts of humans to introduce something that forms the “seed” into the oyster, to make the oyster or other mollusk grow a pearl. The Japanese have perfected the art of growing cultured pearls.
Pearls are made from calcium carbonate that crystallizes around the seed in concentric layers to produce a spherical result. The seed is an irritant to the oyster or mollusk and in its attempt to surround the irritant with stuff, the beautiful pearl is created. The mollusks can be either fresh water types or the types that can only live in seawater. Pearls come in all colors and sizes. Some of the most attractive ones for men are the black pearls. Please note that pearls may be dyed almost any color so black pearls are simply cultured pearls that have been dyed.
Can men ever wear pearls as a necklace? Let us offer you a “pearl of wisdom”(pardon the pun) about the most recent and most hip fashion trend. In Tahiti, men’s fashion includes wearing a single pearl of a nice large size that is drilled and strung on a simple leather cord and worn around the man’s neck. This fashion trend was noticed by world class surfers who visited Tahiti for the surfing and saw the local men wearing this type of pearl necklace. This style of necklace is worn by almost all the men there and it became adopted as part of surfer culture.
Now the necklace is referred to as the “surfer’s pearl” and has even been worn by Hollywood male stars at the Academy Awards. Yes, men you now would be at the height of pop fashion to wear a single surfer’s pearl as a necklace anywhere you want to look super hip and super cool and you don’t even have to be a surfer.

Hendrik is the founder of Ties-Necktie.com – a premier retailer for finest Ties-Necktie and other fashion accessories. He also suggests you visit is Mens Fashion Blog with latest tips and tricks on dress code and mens fashion trends.

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2011 Collections and The New British Fashion Dictionary

The Spring 2011 ready-to-wear collections are well and truly underway here in Paris during one of the most exciting times of the year. Not only is Autumn my favourite time of year but it is also Paris Fashion Week, a most exciting, awe inspiring time to be in Paris.

The streets are filled with fashionistas and the style and elegance that they bring to the city, it feels although there are camera crews on every corner of Paris and everyone is dressed in their Sunday best perhaps hoping to inspire the designers who have flocked here.

The thought that Jean-Paul Gaultier, Vivienne Westwood and TheDressingGown.com are all sharing the same city at the exact same time is almost unbearable. No sightings as of yet but we will keep you informed!

The word on the street for the spring 2011 collections is ‘moderation’ – beautiful garments that tease the eye with a ‘less is more’ mentality, less nudity, more fabric, that is. We think that at TheDressingGown.com we are naturally bang on trend and aligned with the latest new collections with our floaty fabrics and most importantly having not compromised on length or cut!

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Channel, a UK department store Debenhams has issued a new dictionary to help shoppers understand the latest clothing terms.

Debenhams have taken this unusual step because they have discovered that no one understands the plethora of new descriptions and phrases that have emerged in recent times from the fashion industry.

The dictionary will translate fashion phrases such as…..

Cardigown (Cardigan/Dressing Gown) Cardigan, usually long and belted like a dressing gown

Shacket (Shirt/Jacket) Jacket of shirt like appearance.

Tregging (Trouser/Legging) Leggings of trouser like appearance.

Jeggings (Jean/Leggings) Leggings with jean like qualities.

Coatigan (Coat /Cardigan) Cardigan with a coat appearance.

Skorts (skirt/short) shorts with the look of a skirt i.e. culottes.

Mandles (man – sandals) sandals for men.

Mackets (mac/jacket) a cross between a mac and a jacket.

Shoots (Shoe/Boots) not quite a shoe nor a boot but something in between.

Meggings (male leggings) very tight jersey trousers for men.

Mace (male lace)

Mankinis (male/bikini) skimpy swimwear for men championed by Borat.

Jombats (jegging/combats) tight combats of jegging quality.

Tankini (tank/bikini) cross between a bikini and a tank top for a more modest swim option.

Skousers (skirt/trousers) trousers with an attached skirt.

Blurt (blouse/skirt) all in one blouse and skirt combo.

Jardigan (jacket/cardigan) a thick jacket like cardigan that requires no coat on top.

Whorts (winter shorts) thick, often wool based shorts, normally worn with tights in winter.

Mubes (maxi tube dress

We applaud Debenhams for their efforts, we appreciate that words such as ‘whorts’, ‘jombats’ and ‘mackets’ may be spoken in some circles. However, at TheDressingGown.com we are not convinced that such terms have any true staying power. One cannot imagine ‘skousers’, ‘whorts’ or ‘meggings’ ever crossing the lips of Karl Laggerfeld for example and you will be pleased to know that you will find no mankinis or shoots on our website!

If you are interested in hearing more about the Paris Fashion Week as well as other interesting fashion inspired musings then please visit our blog: http://www.thedressinggown.com/admin/Blog.aspx

Online fashion store men’s clothing FLANMARK. Menswear from FLANMARK – is clothing for fashion and business men. Clothing that is comfortable, prestigious, timely.

Online fashion store FLANMARK – a wide selection of competent men’s wear for any purpose, it is the modern model of men’s suits, jackets, coats, jackets, shirts, ties and other necessary and important things. That style!

The composition range of online clothing online fashion store FLANMARK includes men’s business fashion, garments, accessories of known brands: Slava Zaitsev, Vinzo Vista, Montino, F. Frego, Corsini, Lloyd, Falbe, Doris Hartwich, Phil Petter, etc. . Also in the online fashion store are seasonal sales of clothes – suits Slava Zaitsev, shirts Falbe and Jameson, jackets Sedg. In addition, Internet clothing online fashion store FLANMARK always has to sell all the collections Slava Zaitsev!

Purchasers of our online fashion store have the opportunity to buy all the clothes at prices lower than off-line online fashion stores, online fashion store centers, networks of clothing online fashion stores. All men’s clothing online fashion store is certified.

Online clothing online fashion store FLANMARK is looking for organizations interested in retailing our products in corporate clothing for employees in clothing for marketing campaigns, exhibitions.

Services that online fashion store FLANMARK okazyvet in B2B, implemented as quickly, clearly and client-oriented, as with retail buyers clothing. Here you can read the standard services for companies. Besides, Internet online fashion store is developing a customized package of services for each corporate client.

Often, the day before the exhibition, the company discovers that someone forgot to buy, for example, corporate ties to the managers or promoters. It is stressful for us, but we love to shoot this kind of stress – quickly, reliably and inexpensively! That’s our job, you are welcome with any problems relating to clothing! Employees oscommerce FLANMARK ready for an unusual request, to the demanding requirements for service and price, with excellent reading all the clothes – and funtsionale, and in style.

Also, we are ready to partner with other online fashion stores, not just clothes. We look forward to working with online fashion store gifts, accessories, shoes, women’s fashion clothing, perfume.

It is your best friend’s party on the weekend, and you do not have time to go shopping for a new outfit. You know what you want to buy, but with the pressure of deadlines at work, you know you will not even have time for a lunch time window shop. Thank goodness for the convenience and ease of an online fashion boutique.

Thanks to the internet, there is now no reason to be concerned about lack of time. It is a rare retail outlet that does not provide an internet based outlet for its merchandise. With the provision of a 24 hour internet supply, online shopping is becoming the preference for many shoppers.
With an internet brochure in one hand and your credit card in the other, you can be ready for that important party or function. Using the online aids to help you choose your correct sizing and with color options available to select from, clothes shopping is simple. Once you have selected the clothing you like, purchasing them using the internet payment system is easy. Delivery and money back guarantees if dissatisfied completes the ease of purchase.
For those who still like the personal touch, most internet based websites have excellent customer service staff who are more than happy to assist with telephone enquiries or emails. Pricing comparison between similar items sold at different stores are very simply undertaken using search functions and the best quality and best priced items are easy to find using internet tools designed to make your shopping experience as fulfilling as visiting a boutique at any mall.
Once you have developed the skill for knowing how to best buy using the internet, you will soon become a sophisticated internet shopper who knows the locations of the best internet based fashion boutique providing the best value and quality items.

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In this period we also begin to see on the horizon boats, yachts, which begin to plough the sea, waiting for days of relaxation and a good glass of wine to accompany fresh fruit and vegetables.

As every year the race to find the most beautiful and trendy bikini has started. But not only swimsuits, to live beach in style also accessories, clothing and shoes are essential. Nothing is left to chance. The women clothing as always is the most detailed and refined. But not just the beachwear is important, very important is also how we go to the beach. For this reason fashion has invented or reinvented a lot of alternatives. As for example big shirts, or caftan, short or long shirts. And then, equipped with bikini or one-piece with strings and laces, we cover the body only with a T-shirt maybe embellished with prints and sequins, or a mini dress (preferably transparent), or a long or short shirt, anyhow the important thing is to show ones body, even before the exposure to the sun.

Obviously, the password is accessories! A very large bag is unfailing, where you can store vices and needs, but also you can cover your head with a big foulard and do not forget to wear very high heels sandals, so that, if needed, your legs will seem much more slender. As for swimsuit and clothing for the beach, there are many new proposals this season. For example, this summer bikini will be very fashionable, but also triangle and underwire, shorts, one-piece with deep necklines whose colors recall the various gradation of the savannah.

But not only Africa, the trends for this summer will be also inspired by the great dive with very chic and refined models to bestow a charm and an allure of a diva of another era: the one-piece in jersey, the extremely elegant and dark model with deep neckline, this summer this fashion is a symbol of refined, modern and sensual elegance. To complete this tres chic look, there are also the unfailing beachwear fashion accessories 2009: the wide brim hat as a true diva, the inevitable sunglasses, preferably very large, and the dark and sensual scarf.

Anything is allowed in order to highlight your body, whatever your physical, there is fitting accessories for each of us. There are a lot of proposals for this summer, besides summer only lasts three months, it is important to fully enjoy it and always show off a fabulous look for making as more conquers as possible.

Fashion, since initiation, has been a priority of females and not males. Males’ priority has always been money and not the appearance. However, as time has progressed and the world has become more competitive, males have now started focusing on their appearance. However, there still are some errors when we talk about male dressing.

First and the most common mistake in men’s apparel is that they wear clothes that don’t fit. As the clothes have loose fittings, it gives an untidy look to the person’s appearance. Thus, one imperative lesson to remember is that the right fit is the key to transformation of one’s image. Secondly, it’s also common amongst men to wear short sleeve shirt and a tie. Although one may think it’s stylish but in actual it’s not. It’s a dress code used in a fast food restaurant and no one working at managerial level would want to look like a guy working at a restaurant. Thus, it should be avoided as it is also considered as lower class attire.
Thus for all men, it’s better to dress in long sleeve shirts especially when using a tie, as it gives a professional and assured look.
Another common mistake that men usually commit and not pay attention to, is wearing dirty shoes. For men, it’s not a big issue but this is a wrong perception in their minds. Even the cleanliness of shoes delivers indirect messages about one’s image.
Thus, it’s vital for a stylish man to keep his shoes clean and shining. The person should also have diverse styles of shoes even if they are of same color. Another thing to be considered is that often the lengths of pants worn by males are improper. At times, to hide this, chinos or denims both are folded but this doesn’t give a smart look. Thus, it’s better to go to a tailor to get rid of the extra length and to get them hammed. To further add to the elegance of the pants, it’s ideal to have a trivial crease or a break.
Usually men don’t have time to match the colors of their dress with their tie or belt. For this reason, they end with a total diverse color combination of apparel which gives a negative impression of their personality. Ignoring the color match is not good. Thus to be stylish, males have to make sure that they match their socks color with the suit they’ll wear. For instance, when wearing a navy colored suit with black shoes and navy colored socks will be the right choice. In the mentioned scenario, the person has to ensure that he wears a black belt.
The color of the belt should match that of the shoes but this is not enough. The shoes should match the belt in another feature too. That is, if you are wearing shiny shoes the belt should also be shiny. If wearing informal shoes, such as sneakers, the belt worn should be made of thicker material and not match the thin dress belt.
Being fashionable for men is not a problem nowadays. With the above mentioned tips, a person from any class, whether low, middle or high can become stylish without incurring a high cost.

Hendrik is an expert writer on mens fashion and style. He is also the founder of online necktie and bowtie retailer Tie King

The summer time is the hottest season of the year, literally as well as figuratively. People show off lots of skin in the summertime, and everyone wants to have a good tan. Beach locations and resorts with large swimming pools are excellent destinations, and bikinis and board shorts are absolutely in style. Style is an integral part of every season, especially for women, and that’s why bikinis, tankinis and comfortable tank tops sell like hot cakes in the summertime.

Because of the fad around 2-piece bikinis and strappy swimsuits, a lot of people think it is difficult to find modest swimwear, particularly for the younger girls. The fact is, not everyone is proud to flaunt their belly buttons and backs, and many would rather use something less revealing when swimming.

Bathing suits have changed a great deal over time. There are a hundred styles available. From colors to material to cut, bathing suits offer many different types that match different body types and complexion. The variety in this kind of outfit has brought both benefits and drawbacks to most women.

The range of alternatives created space for uniqueness and creativity. Now a lot of women never have to worry about going to the beach in the same swimwear as their friends. They can also make a number of mish-mashed suits for a stylish twist. However, some styles that reveal too much can be discouraging for many, particularly for people with more voluptuous body types. Modest swimwear is definitely the smartest choice for those who are not so confident with their figures.

Because of the changes that the traditional swimsuit has gone through, manufacturers made them increasingly more revealing and some people are finding it hard to get modest swimwear. Many people fail to remember the convenience of wearing something less revealing and believe a more practical bathing suit suggests less sexy. To the contrary, choosing modest swimwear with right design can work to your advantage.

One of the greatest benefits of using a girls tankini that covers more skin is it permits flexibility when you go swimming, making you really feel more comfortable. Modest swimwear may also help you cover certain parts of the body that you aren’t really happy with, such as the little belly that the diet plan did not get rid of or the uneven suntan on your back.

What’s great about putting on modest swimwear is it will help you cover some physical imperfections, but still can help you be comfy and also feel good about yourself. When compared to usual 2-piece bikinis or backless bathing suits, modest swimwear covers a lot more skin, but still provides a lot of style. The conservative approach works well to maintain a good-girl reputation, but more to the point it can help you really feel much better about the way you look.

A large number of teens choose swimsuits which are less revealing because they give you more comfort. Modest swimwear is also easier to match with casual outfits. In contrast to bikinis which have to be covered with shorts or possibly a skirt, conservative swimwear easily mixes with casual clothes. You won’t need to worry about being looked at constantly.

Spring is probably the best season to flaunt men’s fashion sense. Men’s fashion trends for 2009 have quite a few surprises, especially where office wear is concerned. With new dimensions and angles added to the traditional dresses, 2009 fashion is trendy and colorful with an eye for detailing.
Men’s 2009 Fashion Trends – Office Wear

Ties in light green color – 2009 fashion has seen the replacement of the traditional glossy, striped, dark colored stripes of yesteryears with a fresh color – light green shades. Tea green and lime green ties are the must haves to go with white, off-white and cream shirts. For lemon yellow, light blue and pink shirts, go for sage green or mint green ties. The fashionably adventurous ones can go for green polka dot ties that will suit all the above shirts. However a light green tie on a dark colored shirt is deemed to be faux fashion, unless it is a black satin shirt.
Shirts – fabric quality and fitting seems to be the main concern for men’s fashion trends of 2009. A British cut dress shirt is a must have this season. The sleeve length should be up to your wrist bone and the cuffs should wrap or at least cover the whole wrist. The collar should be a proper fit taking into consideration the diameter and length of your neck.
Blazers – the blazer style has not changed much in 2009 fashion trends. The all time favorite cotton blazer still rules at number one. For official night parties, refine wool and cashmere blazers are a good option. For the cuts part, heavy and chubby personalities should choose from the traditional cut while slimmer guys can wear blazers with “European Cut”. As for colors and designs, striped patterns are strictly forbidden in men’s fashion trend for 2009, light colors are in.
Suit – part polyester and part wool suits seem to be in fashion this spring season. Being less expensive, highly resonating and lesser wrinkling, blended suits in a wide variety of color can be chosen. Also the cut matters. The skinny boy look is out. Instead breathable suits with classical look like English cut are in. Look for suits with broad shoulders, slimmer waist and slim trousers. This style combines the classic look with modern masculinity.
Men’s 2009 Fashion Trends – Hair Styles
The fringe style that gained popularity in 2008 is still being followed. A textured light layered fringe with the hair on the top of the head brought forward is one of the hottest styles. Other variations include front fringe, side fringe and cropped image. 
The classics too are back in hair styles. The slick back style like the one sported by Hollywood actor George Clooney has returned.
Men’s 2009 Fashion Trends – Colognes
 
The most popular colognes for formal events are Kenzo by Tokyo, and Antidote by Victor and Rolf. For the nights you can use Capri Orange by Acqua Di Parma and Fuel For Life by Diesel. For office wear, 212 by Caroline Herrera and Attitude by Armani are good choices.
 
Tomer Reiser is the founder of RnBstyles – a stylish men’s jewelry & accessories brand and site, offering unique Leather Bags for Men, Stainless Steel Jewelry, Tungsten Rings and more.
 

There are many ways to wear a sweater and one of the classic ways is to go for that “preppy” look where you wear a pullover sweater instead of a jacket or sports coat with a shirt and tie showing through from underneath. A man can wear a tastefully colored sweater in this way and have a more youthful look without looking foolish.

There are all kinds of sweaters made in all types of knits and each one has a distinctive appeal. Take for example a “fisherman’s” sweater. This style came originally from Ireland and these sweaters are usually hand knit. The knitting is very elaborate and the sweater is quite thick. It is usually made out of wool. The most popular and most traditional color is an off-white, almost an ivory color, that is reminiscent of the bones from a whale that were carved and decorated with scrimshaw around the same time that the fisherman’s sweater first became popular.
They are very warm to wear and meant to used in very cold weather. They are called fisherman’s sweaters because they were knitted by hand in the long hours of the many days by the wives of the fishermen when they were out at sea and then given to them with great love from their wives to protect them from the cold when they went out again to fish.
At the opposite end of the sweater spectrum would be light cashmere sweaters that are more decorative and soft, made with a simple knit, usually solid colors, the most popular being beige. They are not meant to keep out the extremely dreary cold winter chill, but are meant to be warm enough to wear in the fall or early spring.
Sweaters come with or without buttons. They can also be draped around the neck like a scarf to give even more of that preppy feel. We do not recommend you tie them around your waist though, which some obnoxious tourists have been noticed to do, because that just makes you look lazy and fat. If it is too hot to wear a sweater, just leave it in a safe place in the car or on the tourist bus.
If you need to take one along with you just in case you get cold, then carry it folded neatly in your back pack, as long as you are under 30 years of age, otherwise go ahead and tie it around your waist looking like an old fool wearing Bermuda shorts, tennis shoes, with a camera around your neck and carrying a sweater this way. You were worried about getting cold, so you had to bring along a sweater and you are also wearing shorts? Shorts should be illegal for anyone over the age of 30, but that is another story reserved for the bony knees department.
Sweaters are so versatile and every man’s wardrobe should have at least a half dozen of them. In modern times almost all sweaters are made by fast knitting machines, but if you happen to be lucky enough to have a wife that knows how to knit, ask her to knit you a fisherman’s sweater. Those are still best when made by hand.

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