The fashion buzz this season is color, color and more color. We normal, everyday people are tired of the economy and sick of the drama. We want some excitement in our lives.

The fashion houses of the world are once again here to help. Toss the khaki, kill the black, and wash the whites.  Colorful fashion is rising again. Think seventies prints, bohemian, plaids, colored coats and jewelry for days.

I even heard that Karl Lagerfeld (the designer for Chanel) got a colorful fan. At least if he overheats, he’ll cool down in style.

My niece suffers cold sore outbreaks. When she was young, we blamed them on the strawberries she loved to eat. She often comes to me for advice about her outbreaks, to chat about concerns with her self-image and of course to get my style fashion tips. She has inspired me to write the 10 Commandments of Cold Sore Outbreaks. This is Part I of a two part series. Here are the first 5 Commandments to live (through your cold sores) by.

What’s that saying? When life throws you sour lemons, make lemonade? I say fill up your entire glass and enjoy because when you have a cold sore, you don’t have to share a drop of it with anyone! Now how’s that for a silver lining to what is probably not your most favorite occasion, cold sore outbreak time?

Mom has taught you many great lessons in life but even she can’t argue that when it comes to the two weeks you suffer through a cold sore outbreak, it is time to throw some of that etiquette right out the window. You DON’T have to share! Say it with me, I know you’ve been dying to. Mine! Mine! ALL Mine! Oh, that felt good! Almost too good.

Don’t be confused. I realize a coat can’t literally cover-up your fever blisters. Unless we are talking about a large Peter Pan collar or maybe a fur trim. But ‘tis the season to cover-up from the harsh elements of winter and I’m sensing a theme here. If you get the right coat, it will take focus away from your cold sore blisters. Plus, shopping is a great distraction, and you’ll have all your favorite coats long after your fever blisters have healed.