The big games officially started over the weekend and we can’t help but feel patriotic for the good ol’ USA. We picked a few items to help get you in the team spirit:

1. Alternative Apparel USA Big League Ball Tee : Perfect for the ball game or any games for that matter!

2. Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer London 50 Medium (available in various colors): This classic American design gets a little UK flair.

3. Alternative Apparel USA Burnout Tank: It’ll be a “party in the USA” with this summertime tank top.

4. Nike Kids JDI USA Tee: Your little one can show his USA pride in this cool tee.

5. Butter London Heavy Medal Collection: Bronze, silver and gold isn’t just for medals! They look even better on your nails.

6. Nike Lunar Montreal in Olympic Story Blue: These patriotic shoes were built for speed and performance—like a well-built athlete.

We’ve been seeing a lot of matte-finish nails in both the runways and beauty editorials lately, and we think this trend definitely deserves the spotlight going into summer and into fall.

It’s a lot easier to achieve than you think! Just apply a matte top coat (like Butter London Matte Finish Top Coat ) over your favorite colors, and voila!---you’ve got a totally of-the-moment look!

A fun way to infuse matte nails is through pattern. Apply your nail polish as usual and let it dry completely. Then, apply clear tape in any desired pattern and paint on the matte top coat. When you peel off the tape, you’re left with a subtle but cool shiny/matte pattern!

One of the things we look forward to with every new season is the new crop of fabulous nail color that comes with it. This spring is certainly no exception! From beachy blues to grassy greens and pretty pastels, this season promises to be a fun one when it comes to our nail polish. With colors this gorgeous, you’ll be tempted to change up your polish on a weekly basis!

Check out some of our favorite nail polish trends for spring:

Summery Blues: Deborah Lippmann “Mermaid’s Dream”, Essie “Turquoise and Caicos”, SpaRitual “Crystal Waters”

Soft Pastels: Essie “To Buy or Not to Buy”, Essie “Navigate Her”, Butter London “Teddy Girl”

Poppies and Oranges: Essie “Ole Caliente”, POPBeauty Nail Glam “Mandarin”, SpaRitual “Flash Back”

Candy Brights: SpaRitual “Color Trip”, Layla Ceramic Effect Nail Polish- “Sensual Pink”, POPBeauty Nail Glam “Mint Magic”

Fresh Greens: POPBeauty Nail Glam- “Grass”, Essie “Pretty Edgy”, Butter London “Dosh”

The girls here at Zappos HQ got quite a treat the other day when our beauty buyer Casey hosted a little nail polish party to showcase all the fun new colors and brands of nail polish we carry. We got to play around with Essie, Spa Ritual, Deborah Lippmann, Butter London, POPbeauty, and Layla nail polishes in all their new fall and spring shades!

Check out our fabulous nail polish collection HERE.

Changing up our nail color palette with the changing of the seasons is one of those little pleasures us girls love to partake in. There's just something about the perfect shade of nail polish that always seems to tie the whole look together.

Below are some key fall color trends for fall. With colors this fabulous, you'll want to stock up!

GREYS: Deborah Lippmann Stormy Weather, Deborah Lippmann Waking Up in Vegas

BLUES: Butter London Bluey, Butter London Royal Navy

ORANGES: Deborah Lippmann Brick House, Butter London Minger

NUDES: Deborah Lippmann Satin Doll, Butter London Tea with the Queen

GREENS: Deborah Lippmann Billionaire, Butter London British Racing Green

PURPLES: Deborah Lippmann Purple Rain, Butter London Marrow

GOLDS: Deborah Lippmann Boom-Boom-Pow, Butter London Wallis (Limited Edition)

REDS: Butter London Come to Bed Red, Deborah Lippmann Single Ladies

Left to Right: All Hail the Queen, Queen Vic, Tea with the Queen, Pearly Queen, HRH

This Saturday, our neighbors across the pond will be celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s birthday. Although her royal highness’ birthday is actually in April, the Brits celebrate it in June thanks in part to the nicer weather.

The historic “Trooping the Colour” is celebrated with a parade down the Mall in honor of her majesty’s belated birthday.

Give your personal ode to the Queen with some royally fabulous nail color from Butter London! These rich and opulent colors and equally regal names are certainly fit for a queen. We’d suggest the subdued and elegant “Tea With The Queen” shade for Queen Elizabeth.

Which one is your fave?

While there's a veritable sea of summer trends out there to covet, there's nothing quite as iconic as All-American red, white and blue. When it comes to achieving a classic Americana summertime look, this patriotic and chic color combo is the way to go. It evokes summer picnics, fireworks, and nautical style. Whether you choose to add hints of red, white and blue in your accessories or your clothes, the look is decidedly summer.

Check out some of our fresh picks for red, white and blue: (clockwise)

Dooney & Bourke Cork Large Equestrian: The classic structured shape of this bag looks just as great for the office as it does for the weekends.

Butter London Three-Free Laquers in Pillar Box Red: This flirty true-red nail polish is a classic that you won't want to be without this summer.

BCBGeneration Ruffled Cami Dress in Lipstick: Flirty and airy, this dress is great for a summer party.

Havaianas Slim in Navy: Once you step into these cult-favorite flip flops, you won't want to take them off all summer long. They're a true summer essential.

DKNY white sunglasses: It just wouldn't be summer without the perfect oversized shades! This one is very modern-day Jackie O.

Splendid White Rugby Stripe V-Neck Top in Blue Steel: This classic rugby-stripe tee looks fantastic paired with linen drawstring pants or shorts for a nautical feel.