Where do I even start with this photo, and the story behind it? Suffice it to say this picture pretty perfectly embodies why I love Hans (that would be the lovely, felt-mustached gal on the right) with the fire of a thousand suns.
Though the ’stache never found its way to New Zealand while Dayna was there, it did catch up to her in Vancouver, B.C. this past weekend. You can’t fight fate.
Representing the California roller derby contingent, I give you:
Thomas Refferson and his presidential ’stache.
Behold: TravelingStache.com’s first annual* ‘Stachey Gift Guide, filled with mustaches great and mustaches small (and mustaches bizarre), to add a whiskery smile to all the ’stache lovers on your list.
Are you ready for this?
Go go gadget a very ’stachey holiday:
Mustache Teacup with Saucer by Bread & Badger
Mini Moustache Necklace by Wicked Minky
Handlebar Moustache Pocket Pillow by Sew Lucky Girl
Two Mustache Pint Glasses by Bread & Badger
(I actually own these, thanks! to Jen.)
Handlebar Mustache Tee by Locomotive
Mustache Hankie by Avril Loreti
Mustache Crayons (set of 5) by Chase Dreams
Stylish Mustaches (see also: a mustache for every day of the week) by Urban Outfitters
Beard Full of Love by Laura George
Moustache Bandages by Urban Outfitters
Just Under Your Nose Ring by Melanie Favreau
Mustachios by Laura George
Mirror Mustaches, Set of 4 Decals by Sprocket Box
Mustache Ring by Lsette
Moustache Pencil Set by The Curiosity Shoppe
Moustache Salt & Pepper Shaker by Paperdoll Woodshop
Mustache Friend With Bird by Laura George
And what ’stachey gift guide would be complete without this old chap?
Edgar Allan Poe by Autumn and Eve
(Whom we shall, in the spirit of (mustaches and) the holiday season, forgive for misspelling Mr. Poe’s middle name in the original listing.)
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good ’stache.
*That was for you, Rhi. I couldn’t stop myself.
Rhi, Jennie and Cherie think ’staches are perfect additions to Deschutes Brewery pretzels and tasty brews.
Say hello! to Chris and Kim from 3giraffes, and Mona from kirida.com.
Awesome ladies (and felt mustache fans), all.
Matt & Brian showcase their best apartment-warming ’staches.
Timber dons his second ’stache of the evening while Len rocks a Peaceful ‘Stache.
Two friends + two pair of purple tights + two felt mustaches = the perfect ’80s party pairing.
Members Only jackets are to felt mustaches like peanut butter is to jelly.
George and Nilsa don’t really care about basketball, but they are newfound fans of the ’stache.