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.

I have worked in the fashion and make-up industry for years. I’ve worked on a lot of faces – some with cold sores. Unfortunately, by the time those faces get to me – the show must go on! As much as we’d like to cancel our big event until we are unblemished – it is not an option.

I remember working at a high fashion event show and one of the models that I had to style had unexpectedly gotten a cold sore overnight. She was frantic about it. Could I cover the cold sore? Would she get fired from the show? Did I have any tricks up my designer sleeves? I reassured her that this was a “beauty” bump in the road and we would get through it together.