In Japan and other Asian countries, wearing sickness-masks, the type you may see on a surgeon, is a commonplace practice. While some people do actually do it for aesthetic purposes, they are mostly worn as a means of protecting oneself from colds and illnesses, while also courteously keeping other people around you from coming down with whatever bug you may have. So with the Winter cold setting in, why not do all of that while keeping warm and looking really damn cute?

Courtesy of Chinese shopping site Taobao, these fluffy masks may appear to be a bit bulky to the naked eye, but once you try it on you'll see that they have an added bonus that give them an advantage over normal masks...

They double as ear-muffs!

While we're sure the bear design will be the most popular...

...hearts and ribbons of different colors are also hard to turn down.

With masks these fluffy, your face will be a bundle of warmth!

The inside looks nice and comfortable, too!

Maybe some monkey-business for the kids.

So if you are looking to augment your winter wardrobe with something fluffy and cute that will keep you healthy, look no further than Taobao.com. A quick perusal will reveal other similar masks with different--but just as awesome--designs!