10 Fourth of July Must-Haves
June 28, 2013

An airy sundress in graphic red and white that'll take you to a Fourth of July picnic and through the rest of the summer
Soleil dress by Myne ($260, Ketch, Ballard)
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Go green and bring your summer drink along with a specially made lid that turns Mason jars into convenient travel mugs.
Cuppow BPA-free drinking lid ($8, Click! Design That Fits, West Seattle)
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Because a good Independence Day party can still be a formal affair
Navy gingham bow tie ($40, locally made by Hank's Haberdashery)
Image via Hank's Haberdashery on Etsy

Textile brand Nine Space teamed up with J. Crew for a limited line of Gasworks Park–approved beach towels/picnic blankets.
Nine Space for J. Crew beach towel ($76, J. Crew, downtown)
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Nothing says "Fourth of July" like an American mani.
Julep polish in 'Fireworks' ($14, Julep, four Seattle locations)
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A patterned shirt in red, white, and blue that can be worn more than once a year
Topman at Nordstrom ($56, Nordstrom, online and at Southcenter location)
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Pull it all together and protect your peepers
Illesteva 'Leonard II' sunglasses in red tortoise ($264, Totokaelo, Capitol Hill)
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Chic leather cross-body in an unexpected shade
La Posta by Clare Vivier ($267, Lambs Ear Shoes, Fremont)
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Fire up the barbecue with sleek, yet functional grilling tools from this Seattle-based brand.
Chef'n Grill'n collection ($12-$20, Mrs. Cooks, U Village)
Image via Chef'n blog

Ward off harsh July rays without sticky sunscreen with revolutionary powdered SPF.
Colorescience Sunforgettable Mineral Sunscreen Brush SPF 30 ($50, online and at Spa Scotta, U District)
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