Fashionably Afflicted - Facing Swine Flu with Style
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The entire world is in a frenzy with the recent outbreak of swine flu.
With the number of confirmed cases steadily rising, drugstore sales of hand sanitizers and masks have rapidly increased (and has even resulted in shortages). No doubt this maelstrom of germs has thrown HSOCD's (that's people who suffer from Hand Sanitizer Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) like me into a panic (for more hysteria inducing sanitation situations, click here). No place is safe! I confess that today, after hearing that a coworker went home with the sniffles, I wasted an ENTIRE BOTTLE of coveted hand sanitizer mopping down my desk.
But H1N1 influenza has also created an emerging market for fashionable flu-fighting accessories. From eco-friendly hand sanitizers to cuter-than-thou face masks, style-conscious hypochondriacs have plenty to pick from. A few of my fave finds are below.
Irina Blok's Fashion Surgical Masks (pictured above)- For $10, you can dress up your face with a pop-culture inspired mask. Even better, proceeds will be donated to Children International to help Mexico fight the swine flu epidemic.
Frais Hand Sanitizer - Hand sanitizer that actually moisturizes (really!), this good for your skin formula is entirely plant-based and infused with essential oils -- not chemicals -- to strangle those evil germs.
Crafty Masks - for you DIY-ers, take a cue from Crafster.org and get creative with these ideas to spruce up old skool surgical masks, and make fabric versions of your own.












kentem 5-02-2009 @ 1:00AM
I have been checking on this swine flu tracking website http://www.swine-flu-tracker.com/ on and off for the last couple of days now and its kinda scary seeing how it this strain of flu is spreading.
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Funny Dave 5-02-2009 @ 3:49AM
Funny t-shirts on swine flu! Yes, swine flu is a sad thing, and we all want to see it stopped, but heh, you still need to be able to keep a happy spirit no matter what.
Check em out:
http://www.davesdailydose.com/?s=swine+flu
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Melissa Jones 5-03-2009 @ 1:37AM
If you're looking for a trendy hand sanitizer that's actually available - check out www.paperandpolkadots.com. We sell "Kootie Killer", an instant hand sanitizer that effectively kills 99.9% of germs (& kooties) without water. We even have a cute keychain clip for handbags, diaper bags, etc. Or you can choose a tube or pump. And if you are trying to avoid the Swine Flu - stay tuned - we are expected a press release Monday confirming Kootie Killer as being an effective killer of the germ! Did I mention the scents are fabulous? Check us out & let us know what you think of the product!
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Lennon 5-09-2009 @ 1:01PM
I don't like them
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