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.