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It's Block Party weekend! Paint the town in these vivid prints from PNW shops
By Kirsten Abel July 23, 2015
This weekend marks Capitol Hill’s 19th Block Party. It also marks my first. My expectations for the event are ranging somewhere between my experience at Warped Tour 10 years ago and my time at actual neighborhood block parties (think: barefoot kids, ping pong tables and coolers full of Keystone light). And naturally, while I’ve been thinking about what the scene will be like this weekend, I’ve also been thinking about what to wear.
This week, I’ve scoured Instagram for summer fashion inspiration from a few of the Pacific Northwest’s sweetest shops. It’s all about bright button-ups, vibrant watches, and hip swimwear. Oh, and also ice cream. You can’t spend a summer weekend outdoors without at least one heaping scoop of Molly Moon’s.
Even if you’re not going to Block Party this weekend, these sunny colors and striking prints will put you in the mood to have your own adventure. Take a road trip! Grill some meaty (or veggie) kabobs! Sprawl on the beach with a pair of shades and your favorite Hemingway novel!
1. Cairo: @cairoseattle
3. Prism: @prismseattle
4. Benj Haisch: @benjhaisch
5. Poler Stuff: @polerstuff
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