Frollicle Into Spring Beards

A fresh idea for the face? Ladies - just make sure to double or triple up on your Springtime
allergy meds before nestling close to one of these seasonal lovelies.

NEMO BEARDS

Why do I love working for my current employer? Let me count the ways. Thanks to a man who apparently loves beards as much as I do, these beards slash video was captured recently in our studio:
BEEEEEAAAARRRDDDSSSSS
Word on the street is that John Hodgman is working on an upcoming Netflix series with these lovely folks. John: my only advice for your upcoming project: It's a simple truth beards make the hearts grow fonder and the laughs get louder. Think about it.

Artfart Beard

Richie Culver may be proof that having a beard may actually get you places in life.
Like sped up the ever-so-social "art world" ladder. Let's be clear here.
I'm not complaining about: seeing his face everywhere more often modeling, painted,
or trolling magazine content. Richie - I'll even come to every art show of yours,
just as long as you and your beautiful facial locks show up to greet me.



Images from Mr. Porter

Beer Beard

John Maier, of the beloved Rogue Brewery in Newport, Oregon, may be the singular reason I abolish my long-standing no-beer-diet. Although I admit I'm not quite sure I fully understand how a magical yeast cell from Maier's beard eventually becomes something I drink in a pint glass, who needs to really know the science when this studly hunk of man is behind the bar? Brewmaster: let me name this wondrous invention for you! I'll accept all sorts of hairy trades as payment for utilizing my marketing mind ;-) KPTV - FOX 12

Busted Beards

This is precisely why (well, close) I moved back to my oh-so-hairy-heaven of the Pacific NW.

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!?

OMG Brian Wilson Tuxedo Beard

OMG OMG OMG...
I. Am. Speechless about this one! Best moment in sports. EVER. I'm officially going on
a mission to slither my way into the ESPY's next year. Thank you, Brian Wilson for this
moment of awe and drool. My shirt is messy, but that's ok. Apparently our camera woman
(seen below) couldn't handle herself around you either, as half the video is out of
focus and studdery. I don't blame her, but honey - if you need a steady hand next time
to "mount the equipment properly", I'm your lady. That goes for both of you -
Brian Wilson included.

HUNK A HUNK A BURNIN' BASEBALL. LOVE IT!

Summertime Sunglasses Beard

Sweet Summer Action! Hot off the Beard, Warby Parker has just launched
a brand spanking new collection of sunglasses just in time for the PERFECT beachy bearded
BBQ season. If you ask me, these models or their specs couldn't be more irresistible.
I'll take both of them over watermelon and a hot dog any. day. of. the. week. Warby -
where's the "package deal" "buy all" button on your website?!

Facial Awareness Beards

Ok. Ok. So I will be the first to admit these guys over at "facial awareness" are
totally schooling me in QUANTITY, but dare I argue NOT Quality. Is it just me, or
do most, if not all, of these spectacles on this site look like they would be complete
jerk-ouches in real life? I've managed to pull a few of the rare gems I still found
tantalizingly appetizing. Take a look regardless, there's some scary action up in there
also (just as a er...ginger...warning)

Beard Etiquette

--They left out one thing here: In the event of a tie (ie. not distinguishable winner
of longest / fullest beard) both men must either:

1. Compete in a tree chopping competition, topless,
or
2. Wrestle in a pool of mud, topless,
to determine a winner.

3-Way Helicopter Beards

Ok - real or not real - this is the question? Regardless - Gentlemen everywhere should
take this as advice - there is a LIMIT to beard grooming. I repeat - there is a LIMIT.
In this case, I believe Justin and Andy are 1 step away from the (GASP) GOATEE. Gag. Me.
With. A. Spoon. Or should I say here Gaga me with a spoon? Whatever the case, they had
me at helicopter D*** and the 90's jumpers are ridiculous. Take a look.
(Also, why has it been seeming lately that Sarandon has been popping up in all the buzz?)

Self Titled OMB! (Oh My Beard) Beard

Thanks to a proper beard exchange of tune tips (thanks Papo!) comes the ever so fresh,
OH, SO, SWEET, new record from my boy Justin Vernon, also known as Bon Iver. Justin,
I will accept this record as replacement for tucking me into bed every night, nestled
ever so gently in the palms of your sound, that is, unless you would still like to come
over and kiss me good night? (Insert bad "Bone" pun here) Seriously though, I can't
think of many things better right now than this self-titled release that has me
swooning over every dip and dive. Vernon - you've done it again.
Check out the lyrics to the new album HERE .


Image courtesy of jagjaguwar.com

Moose Champion Beard

Yes. A MOOSE. Also, a bicycle, the London bridge, and Berlin's Brandenberg Gate.
A true work of living art, 47-year-old German hairdresser, Elmar Weisser, has
done it again. He's managed to scoop up yet another international beard title in
the ever so strange and fascinating world of sport bearding. Slaughtering a whopping
160 contestants to emerge victorious, he reminds all the boys everywhere - to
try harder as men. I'm with you, Elmar! Grow long, or go home, that's what I say.

For the full press release from the competition, and more photos CLICK HERE
And thanks Rab, for the discovery!

Heavenly Beard

I believe the filmmaker appropriately opened this film with a shot of the heavens
parting for good reason. I've seen Robin Pecknold open with his band the Fleet Foxes
a few times - and EVERY occasion of experiencing his sweltering soundbox caress
my humbled eardrums has brought me literally to tears. I will even admit that I've been
so mesmerized by his sound that I've completely overlooked the lovely locks on his
face - something that I would naturally lock eyes with.

I can't encourage everyone enough to go out and snatch up their 3rd album:
"Helplessness Blues" which officially came out yesterday, May 3rd. Listen to a few
of the tracks on Indieball's blog here. Looking forward to NOTHING MORE than
to see these guys play in NYC in a few weeks.

How Old Are You? from Fleet Foxes on Vimeo.