{"id":7339,"date":"2020-10-14T14:19:07","date_gmt":"2020-10-14T13:19:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/?p=7339"},"modified":"2020-10-14T14:22:21","modified_gmt":"2020-10-14T13:22:21","slug":"the-fun-side-of-face-coverings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/2020\/10\/14\/the-fun-side-of-face-coverings\/","title":{"rendered":"The fun side of face coverings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Unless you\u2019re exempt, measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 mean that face coverings will be an everyday part of our lives for the foreseeable future. But who said safety has to be boring? Read on for some tips to make them more fun; who knows, you could even say you\u2019re contributing to (*ahem*) the latest fashion trend&#8230;<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Wear reusable<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-7337 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/uni-mask.jpg?resize=392%2C294\" alt=\"uni mask.jpg\" width=\"392\" height=\"294\">Plenty of high street retailers now stock reusable face masks in various designs. If you\u2019re tired of constantly having to buy and dispose of those scratchy blue ones, why not make the sustainable choice and invest in some trendier pieces from your favourite brands? You\u2019d not only be doing your bit for other people, but also for the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;letter-spacing: -0.02em\">It\u2019s also worth remembering that as a York student, the university will provide you with two reusable masks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Get artsy<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are plenty of ways to improve your face mask if you\u2019re feeling particularly creative. Just as you might up-cycle your clothes, you could restyle your face mask to create a look unique to you. The uni\u2019s plain blue coverings are perfect for restyling. You could tie dye it, write your favourite quotes on it, sprinkle it with glitter &#8211; whatever floats your boat. If you build up a collection, you could even deck yourself in a different pattern for each day of the week &#8211; I like the idea of a \u201cI hate Mondays\u201d mask to warn off friends and housemates\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7336 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?resize=398%2C295\" alt=\"two face masks - one blue floral and one pink floral\" width=\"398\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?resize=300%2C222&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?resize=1024%2C756&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?resize=768%2C567&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?resize=1536%2C1134&amp;ssl=1 1536w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/thumbnail-edit-resized.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And if you\u2019re already a keen sewer or up for learning a new skill, why not try your hand at making your own face mask? Find materials at your local craft store or online, and check out this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tillyandthebuttons.com\/2020\/05\/how-to-make-diy-face-mask-with-video.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">guide<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> to get you started. Face masks are a popular seller on sites like Etsy and Depop, where you could turn a new skill into a business.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Adapt to your social calendar<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Having to wear coverings in enclosed spaces doesn\u2019t mean a total end to your social life. Coming in every colour and pattern, there is a face mask for every occasion. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/life-style\/fashion\/coronavirus-face-masks-matching-dresses-wedding-season-fashion-shopping-o-pioneeers-rixo-a9678296.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Co-ordinating your outfit to match your face mask<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is very popular at the moment, and certainly makes for a look to stand out from the crowd. <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-7338 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blogs.york.ac.uk\/student-voices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/z-going-out.jpg?resize=283%2C377\" alt=\"z going out.jpg\" width=\"283\" height=\"377\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you\u2019re going all out, you could personalise a plain face mask to support your favourite society, or even acquire something as fancy as a diamant\u00e9-studded mask for more dressed-up evenings.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">And who knows, maybe face masks will become the perfect addition to your Halloween outfit this year &#8211; whether you\u2019ll be traipsing in full costume dress to Courtyard with your flatmates, or getting on your spooky at home with <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Nightmare Before Christmas<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>A final note&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Above all, the best reason to wear a mask is that it helps to keep you and others around you safe. Of course, nobody wants to have to wear a mask for longer than is necessary. But while the pandemic continues it\u2019s likely we\u2019ll be wearing them in most indoor spaces for some time, and you might as well get some fun out of it!<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ap-custom-wrapper\"><\/div><!--ap-custom-wrapper-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unless you\u2019re exempt, measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 mean that face coverings will be an everyday part of our lives for the foreseeable future. But who said safety has to be boring? 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