Hi again! Your friendly neighborhood Atomic Blonde here.

I’m not sure what the issue is with some people just refusing to wear masks in public like this is some serious form of oppression or something, (which it is not) but I am going to need you to step outside your bubble and read about rising COVID-19 cases pretty much EVERYWHERE and please wear a damn mask to stop the large droplets that spread COVID-19 to others from being flung forth farther than said mask.

Here is some helpful literature on the subject: 

Vox: Why 15 US states suddenly made masks mandatory

ACP Journals: Cloth masks may prevent transmission of COVID-19: An evidence-based, risk-based approach

Reuturs: Widespread mask wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves: study

Guess what! This is your chance to be the sparkly ninja you've always dreamed you could be. 

To that end, I have helpfully compiled a list of super cute, fashionable, fun, and charity-centric masks (and shields if you so prefer) to choose from so that you can feel it is less of a chore to put one on when you step outside, EVEN THOUGH YOU SHOULD JUST DO IT ANYWAY, OK? If not for yourself, for others!!

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Here is the list; some of these links are affiliate links so I get a tiny commission if you click and purchase something but honestly most of them aren’t, they are just cute masks ok. Get them and wear them and protect yourself and most of all immunocompromised folks who are watching in horror as many refuse to wear masks and whine about it.

• Amazon - satin and sequin masks (the ones I’m wearing in the pictures; incredibly soft and comfy and adorable

• Cantiq Los Angeles - Ah, Cantiq. One of my absolute favorite lingerie brands run by a driven and lovely woman-one show, it was a delight to see that she was sewing handmade lace masks for this unprecedented crisis. I ordered the black mask, but I believe she still has green as well. 

• KITSCH - You may recognize them from all the cute hair accessories popping up everywhere lately. The cutest of them all are usually Kitsch. Pre-Order their adorable masks and maybe grab a satin pillow case or scrunchie while you're at it! (PS: Use my code up top when you click the link to take 15% off your order.)

• Etsy - thousands of independent artists are sewing super cute masks; go support them!

• Noli Yoga - Noli has sleek, chic face masks as well as a killer face visor on offer as well. Shop them all here and take 30% off with my discount code ONE_ATOMIC_BLONDE at checkout .

You can also refer to these extensive lists of cute PPE from tried and true fashion magazines:

Vogue

GQ

NYMAG

GLAMOUR

As of today, June 19th, 2020, the oldest list above was published 5 days ago, so the links should be current.

Go forth and be a stylish, non-COVID-spreading Ninja.