Postiche Beards

I'm not gunna lie. I had never heard of a "Postiche" until today. I even had to google
it to determine the authenticity and origin, if any, of this word. That said, I was
pleasantly surprised this morning when my friend Alix sent me JULIAN WOLKENSTEIN'S LINK
to one of his latest projects entitled "The Postiche Collection." Produced with
Paul Sharp, this is the most creative exploration of a gender study I have seen in
awhile, it's beautifully and meticulously executed, and calls attention and criticism
to my favorite aspect of the male physique. Well done, gentlemen.

Digital Gnome Beard

Ok - definitely one of the stranger discoveries recently, but I'm still intrigued to
say the least. Thanks, Justin Lucero for this one. I like a good 'ol fashioned shaggy
white little person beard just as much as the next girl which is why everyone should
go out and get this game. According to the description on Xbox if you think everything
tastes like chicken and you’re fond of rubber ducks, gnomes and crows are gonna really
blow your mind.

Rich Beard

Love this take on the C-Note by La Moustacherie . It's part of a larger project redefining
how we perceive currency. Check that out HERE

Danner Beard

If ever there was a reason to wear work boots, let this be it gentlemen!
Read, set, grow your beards! Spotting this billboard my first week trolling the new
stomping grounds of Portland, Oregon, has been a GREAT reminder one of the many reasons
I moved back here. If any of the Danner boys out there want to help me with some "new
apartment" household repairs, I wouldn't object. Holler at your gurl!!! ;-)

The New ZZTop Does Yoga Beard

Ryan Leier is plainly put, bad-ass. Aside from not shaving or trimming his beard now for over 4 years, he's a yogi who has been teaching rockstars like Alanis Morissette, Ziggy Marley, Michael Franti, and most recently Arcade Fire, how to do sun salutations and downward dogs. While he's not traveling around the world tending his locks and doing headstands spreading his knowledge of this ever growing practice, he is managing the 2 studios he has opened - 1 in Saskatoon and 1 in Vancouver - pretty impressive for someone who has only himself been practicing yoga for the past 7 years.

While I had to google where Saskatoon is and have decided to use this word as a "name-all" for all sorts of everyday things, I can't think of any better motivation to return to my mat than taking direction from this lovely man. Ryan - I realize I'm not rockstar status just yet, so If I have to travel to Saskatoon, I will. Bring the band. That would be icing on the cake.

To read more, check out Charles Hamilton Bridges article in the StarPhoenix HERE:

Grow a Beard BEARD

I was cringe-frowning when I first glimpsed at his video title labeled "TRIM." But my
frown soon turned upside down as the hair returned valiantly in a matter of seconds.
Tom - Do all of us a favor and DONT "TRIM" again. Eeks, I said the "T" word.

Trim from Petey Boy on Vimeo.

Old Saint Nick Beard

Congrats to Alix, who has very deservingly made it onto zee 'ol beard blog. Shout out to
Martha Stewart for sending our dear friend Alix to a lovely Christmas convention in Rye Brook, NY,
this last week. As a testament to how amazing GOLDEN GLOW is (that's the name of the
convention, seriously), Alix seemed to have NO trouble finding a "reason for the
season." Frankly, why should there be? The concept of facial hair is just as timeless
and festive as Old Saint Nick. Well done Alix and where's my Christmas pressie already!?