It List: Your Guide to What's Hot for July

We show you what to buy and what not to miss.

Spark the Fun - We are in the dead of the summer, so you better make it count. Fill your days with festivals, cookouts, getaways and, as always, plenty of style. Get it all right here. By Jazmine A. Ortiz (Photo: the food passionates/Corbis)

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Spark the Fun - We are in the dead of the summer, so you better make it count. Fill your days with festivals, cookouts, getaways and, as always, plenty of style. Get it all right here. By Jazmine A. Ortiz (Photo: the food passionates/Corbis)

Magic and Many Men - The sequel to the steamy Channing Tatum flick is finally here! On July 1, catch Tatum and his brood of hot male stripper friends on the big screen for Magic Mike XXL. We needn't say any more. (Photo: Claudette Barius/ WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT)

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Magic and Many Men - The sequel to the steamy Channing Tatum flick is finally here! On July 1, catch Tatum and his brood of hot male stripper friends on the big screen for Magic Mike XXL. We needn't say any more. (Photo: Claudette Barius/ WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND RATPAC-DUNE ENTERTAINMENT)

The Fourth of July - Independence Day calls for family cookouts, beach trips with friends and fireworks. Find out where to catch the fireworks in your neighborhood at Timeout.com. (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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The Fourth of July - Independence Day calls for family cookouts, beach trips with friends and fireworks. Find out where to catch the fireworks in your neighborhood at Timeout.com. (Photo: Jose Luis Pelaez Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

Black Girl Travel - Summer is the time to travel, to leave your comfort zone and explore somewhere new. Check out Blackgirltravel.com to plan your next excursion. They have lots of solid travel tips and tricks. Here's the website’s mission statement: "[to expose] Black women to the beauty of the world and the world to the beauty of Black women. We create unique customized tours and meeting programs for groups and individuals. Our tours are developed by 'Black Women for Black Women.'" (Photo: Sasha Gulish/Corbis)

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Black Girl Travel - Summer is the time to travel, to leave your comfort zone and explore somewhere new. Check out Blackgirltravel.com to plan your next excursion. They have lots of solid travel tips and tricks. Here's the website’s mission statement: "[to expose] Black women to the beauty of the world and the world to the beauty of Black women. We create unique customized tours and meeting programs for groups and individuals. Our tours are developed by 'Black Women for Black Women.'" (Photo: Sasha Gulish/Corbis)

Steve Madden Surfside Platforms - Platform wedges ruled the runways during New York Fashion Week. Fashionistas on a budget can step into this super cute rose gold pair from Steve Madden. Wear them with anything from shorts and sundresses to cuffed boyfriend jeans. (Photo: Steve Madden)

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Steve Madden Surfside Platforms - Platform wedges ruled the runways during New York Fashion Week. Fashionistas on a budget can step into this super cute rose gold pair from Steve Madden. Wear them with anything from shorts and sundresses to cuffed boyfriend jeans. (Photo: Steve Madden)

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Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding - Ain't nobody got time for straight styles in the summer. Instead, let your coils fly free and fabulously with Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding. This stuff controls frizz and defines curls. Add this to your summer haircare routine, ASAP! (Photo: Beautiful Textures)

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Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding - Ain't nobody got time for straight styles in the summer. Instead, let your coils fly free and fabulously with Beautiful Textures Curl Control Defining Pudding. This stuff controls frizz and defines curls. Add this to your summer haircare routine, ASAP! (Photo: Beautiful Textures)

National Nude Day - July 14 is National Nude Day! If you are down to celebrate, here's a few ways to partake in all the birthday suit fun: A) Google topless beaches in your area, bring some sunblock and get your tan on; B) Go to the gym and head straight for the steam room — butt naked, of course; C) Two words: naked yoga; D) Strip down and sit on your couch under the AC while catching up on your favorite Netflix shows. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

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National Nude Day - July 14 is National Nude Day! If you are down to celebrate, here's a few ways to partake in all the birthday suit fun: A) Google topless beaches in your area, bring some sunblock and get your tan on; B) Go to the gym and head straight for the steam room — butt naked, of course; C) Two words: naked yoga; D) Strip down and sit on your couch under the AC while catching up on your favorite Netflix shows. (Photo: Peathegee Inc/Blend Images/Corbis)

National Ice Cream Day - July is National Ice Cream Month, but July 19 is the day to fall into a creamy coma. Check to see what local shops are giving away free scoops and try to hit them all. Can you say brain freeze? (Photo: Lew Robertson/Corbis)

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National Ice Cream Day - July is National Ice Cream Month, but July 19 is the day to fall into a creamy coma. Check to see what local shops are giving away free scoops and try to hit them all. Can you say brain freeze? (Photo: Lew Robertson/Corbis)

Lollapalooza - Want a music-packed mini-getaway? 'Tis the season of music festivals and Lollapalooza takes over Chicago July 31-August 2. You can look forward to performances from $AP Rocky, FKA Twigs, Sam Smith, Charli XCX, SZA and so many more. General Admission tickets are gone, but if you're down to scoop up a platinum or travel package, get 'em here. (Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Ketel One)

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Lollapalooza - Want a music-packed mini-getaway? 'Tis the season of music festivals and Lollapalooza takes over Chicago July 31-August 2. You can look forward to performances from $AP Rocky, FKA Twigs, Sam Smith, Charli XCX, SZA and so many more. General Admission tickets are gone, but if you're down to scoop up a platinum or travel package, get 'em here. (Photos from left: Kevin Winter/Getty Images, Daniel Boczarski/Getty Images for Ketel One)

The Game Series Finale - At the 2015 BET Awards, Pooch Hall, a.k.a. Ding Dong, joined the cast of The Game on stage to announce that he and Tia Mowry will reprise their characters for the series finale on July 29. While we're sad to say goodbye to the show, we can't wait to see how Derwin and Melanie re-enter the scene and bring the series full circle. (Photo: BET)

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The Game Series Finale - At the 2015 BET Awards, Pooch Hall, a.k.a. Ding Dong, joined the cast of The Game on stage to announce that he and Tia Mowry will reprise their characters for the series finale on July 29. While we're sad to say goodbye to the show, we can't wait to see how Derwin and Melanie re-enter the scene and bring the series full circle. (Photo: BET)

The Lip Bar Lipsticks and Glosses - Have your lipstick and a cocktail, too! The Lip Bar serves top-shelf beauty with a splash of color with highly pigmented shades like Cosmo, Amaretto Sour and Dark and Stormy. We're here for the brand’s 100 percent cruelty-free, vegan lipsticks and glosses. These babies will survive the summer heat! (Photo: The Lip Bar)

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The Lip Bar Lipsticks and Glosses - Have your lipstick and a cocktail, too! The Lip Bar serves top-shelf beauty with a splash of color with highly pigmented shades like Cosmo, Amaretto Sour and Dark and Stormy. We're here for the brand’s 100 percent cruelty-free, vegan lipsticks and glosses. These babies will survive the summer heat! (Photo: The Lip Bar)