The Weekly Covet: Festive Essentials for Every Fourth of July Celebration

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Once a week, we ask our editors to share the items they've been loving or lusting after—whether it's a new skincare product we're dying to try or a travel essential we can't live without. Consider "The Weekly Covet" your editor-approved wish list for beauty, travel, fashion, and everything in between.

Patchwork-Flag Cotton-Linen Sweater

"I’ll be out on the North Fork for the Fourth of July, likely at Duryeas Orient Beach Club. It can get a little chilly there at night-which I love-so this iconic sweater in this great summer weight fabric is ideal don’t you think?" —Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief

Color Stick

"Ok so by the Fourth of July I generally like to have an All American 'glow' but I have worked with enough superstar beauty editors (Hi April and Jamie!) to finally know better. My new makeup obsession is this Honeybeam color stick by the Gee Beauty girls. It’s the easiest thing to put on and is smooth enough that you don’t even need a mirror to do it. This and some sparklers and you’re picture perfect." —Stellene Volandes, Editor in Chief

Pleasure Chest Soft Cooler

"I love a picnic in the shade, and this Scout cooler fits all of my French cheese and other goodies, and it is not at all bulky." —Karen Lubeck, Associate Research Editor

The Dylan Amsterdam

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"I will be spending July 4th in Amsterdam, finally staying at the chic Dylan, so instead of a picnic in the park or the beach, I will be boating on the canals hopefully with a glass of Apostelhoeve and a nibble of Dutch gouda." —Nelida Mortensen, Senior Visual Editor

Square Neck One Piece Swimsuit

"My Fourth of July plans include lounging by the pool, most likely in this one piece swimsuit from Hunza G. As someone with a bigger chest, I was initially skeptical of the 'one size fits all,' but when I tried it on, the stretchy material immediately made it the best bathing suit I own." —Emily Burack, News Writer

Triomphe 52MM Oval Sunglasses

"Every Fourth I head out to my family's lake to enjoy a long weekend of boating, swimming, and sun-soaking. For an entire weekend spent almost exclusively outside, a wear-with-everything pair of sunglasses like these from Celine are the best investment for the holiday (and still semi-festive!)." —Hannah Morrolf, Fashion Assistant

Mathilde’s Basket N°1

"For a long weekend spent in the sun, this bag is the perfect carry-all." —Dania Ortiz, Fashion and Accessories Director

Men's L'arche de Nuit Cuban-Collar Shirt

"With any luck, the holiday will be a scorcher—dress accordingly. A breezy, jaunty knit polo with a Cuban collar, like this one by French brand Casablanca, ought to do the trick." —Erik Maza, Executive Style Director

The Rosie One Piece

"Dressing in full-theme is not my preferred go-to look. Be subtle, yet festive in this gorgeous Hill House swimsuit!" —Camryn Harris, Freelance Fashion Assistant

REVO Party Barge Cooler

"Taking the boat out with a few friends? Be sure to have an ice cooler that does the job without being an assault to the eyes." —Isiah Magsino, Style News Editor

Odyssey – Limited Edition

"A July 4th must? A chic tote like this one, in linen and leather by Andria Mitsakos's terrific label Anthologist Living, for a weekend getaway, preferably in Paros, Greece." —Erik Maza, Executive Style Director

Diamond Luminous UV Defense Light Tinted Fluid SPF40

"Don't even think about going outside without sunscreen! (Sorry to be a nuisance, but it's my job). I love, love this Natura Bisse Broad Spectrum SPF—not only does it have enough of a tint to allow me to skip foundation, it leaves a luminous, glowy finish, and it has the faintest, loveliest scent of lavender. A joy to use!" —April Long, Beauty Director

Ottavia Hat

"July 4th usually means lots of time spent outdoors soaking in the summer sun. For a layer of protection, consider a stylish straw hat like this one from Loro Piana." —MaryKate Boylan, Senior Fashion Editor

Tallulah Cardigan

"I'll be in France for the Fourth, so I'll be giving my holiday weekend style a Parisian twist. This darling CaraCara sweater is the perfect pointelle knit for summer and the stripes are an updated take on a nautical classic. Very Jackie Kennedy in Hyannis Port. I'll be packing this and its matching blouse to wear with a pair of classic cut offs. All I'll need to add is a slick of red lipstick and a straw tote and I'll be low key red, white, and blue for the day." —Roxanne Adamiyatt, Deputy Digital Lifestyle Director

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