Patriotic Party Pedis: Light Up Your Fourth of July Celebration with Shimmering Fireworks Shades

© U.S. Army/Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

Ready to start the Fourth of the July with a bang?

Independence Day allows us to celebrate America's birthday and freedom. Even better, since it falls on Friday this year, it also means we get to enjoy an extended weekend of fun, family, friends, food, flags and fireworks. 

Declare your patriotic spirit and individuality with a party pedicure in shimmering fireworks shades. Metallic and glitter hottie hues of red, white and blue--as well as bright and bold green, orange and purple--light up the night like the stunning sparklers in the sky.

Take a look-see at the following pretty pedi polishes from Zoya. You'll be the life of the party as you rock on with your bad self in chic summer style. Cause, as Katy Perry sings, "Baby you're a firework... Come on show 'em what you're worth... Make 'em go 'Oh, oh, oh!'... As you shoot across the sky-y-y."

Have a safe holiday!

Baby you're a firework: Red, white and blue 

glitter glory.

SHINE: Miranda PixieDust, Tomoko and Liberty PixieDust. BEAUTY: Boom, boom, boom--even brighter than the moon, moon, moon--with these rose, champagne silver and blue sparkle shades. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Neurovelho

SHINE: Twila, Mosheen and Liberty PixieDust. BEAUTY: Make 'em go "Oh, oh, oh!" in bright blue with hologram glitter accents, astro ice blue (which can be layered over other shades) and blue sugary sparkle. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.


Photo by Vojta Jahoda

SHINE: Stassi. BEAUTY: You're an original that cannot be replaced with this brilliant citron green that features a gold metallic glaze and holographic finish. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Kropsoq

SHINE: Alma, Beatrix PixieDust and Jesy. BEAUTY: Own the night with golden peach metallic, sparkling tangerine and coral orange metallic. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Florian Rommerskirchen

SHINE: Miranda PixieDust. BEAUTY: Ignite the light with shimmering rose. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Alessio Sbarbaro

SHINE: Binx, Stevie PixieDust and Arlo Magical PixieDust. BEAUTY: Let your colors burst with spicy orchid purple, sparkling violet and glittering violet amethyst. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Photo by Rhonda J. Wilson

SHINE: Cosmo Magical PixieDust. BEAUTY: You're gonna leave 'em all in awe, awe, awe with this silver crystal sparkle shade textured with mega hex iridescent particles. BEACON: Vegan and no animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate.

Summer Giveaway: Red, White & Blue Nail Polishes

Photo by Sxenko 

Fireworks, flags and followers! We're kicking off our next giveaway with a bang. In celebration of the Summer Olympic Games, which begin in London on July 27, and Team USA, we've put together three crazy colorful nail polish prize packages valued at almost $300.

Our latest swag bag showcases red, white and blue lacquers from Milani Nail Lacquer, OPI and Zoya Nail Polish. They sparkle, shimmer and shine, which is exactly what our athletes will be doing when they bring home the gold. 

The deadline to enter is the same day as the Summer Olympic Games Closing Ceremony--Sunday, August 12, 2012, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Good luck, and go Team USA! 

UPDATE: Congrats to followers Kathy Pease (Prize #1), April Gevedon (Prize #2) and pinkyjolie (Prize #3). They're the lucky winners of our Red, White & Blue Nail Polish Giveaway! 

THE PRIZES

(PRIZE #1) SHINE: Milani Nail Lacquer Neon Dude Blue, Jewel FX Red, Red To Tango, Nail Art White Canvas, One Coat Glitter Blue Flash, Nail Art Blue Print, Neon Techno Red, One Coat Glitter Red Sparkle, White and High Speed Fast Dry Rapid Cherry. BEAUTY: Patriotic pulchritude. BEACON: Free of dibutyl phthalate, toluene and formaldehyde. RETAIL VALUE: About $50.

(PRIZE #2) SHINE: OPI Red Hot Gift, Suzi Says Feng Shui, Nicole By OPI Red Texture, Turquoise Shatter, Rosy Mistletoes-sies, She's Golden, Ali's Big Break, Nicole By OPI Turquoise Texture, Nicole By OPI I Love You Cherry Much, Red Shatter, Gone Gonzo!, Nicole By OPI It's All About The Glam, Red My Fortune Cookie, Gettin' Miss Piggy With It and Dear Santa. BEAUTY: Stars and stripes inspired style. BEACON: Contains no formaldehyde, dibutyl phthalate or toluene. Supports the Leukemia Research Foundation. RETAIL VALUE: Approximately $130.

(PRIZE #3) SHINE: Zoya Nail Polish Crystal, America, Asia, Nidhi, Tart, Noel, Andi, Jade, Robyn, Carrie Ann, Twila and Snow White. BEAUTY: All American allure. BEACON: No animal testing. Free of toluene, camphor, formaldehyde, formaldehyde resin and dibutyl phthalate. RETAIL VALUE: About $100. 

THE RULES

Three Steps To Enter:
1. If you're a legal resident of the continental USA, become a follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon via Google Friend Connect (GFC).
2. In the "Post a Comment" section below, tell us your email address and which prize or prizes you're interested in winning (i.e., Prize #1; Prizes #1 and #3; or Prizes #1, #2 and #3). NOTE: You'll be disqualified if you comment more than once.
3. Finally, please let us know which social media platforms you posted this giveaway (see "Entry Key" below). 

Entry Key (please provide appropriate links for verification purposes):
--One entry: Become a GFC follower of SHINE Beauty Beacon.
--Two extra entries: Post this giveaway on Facebook.
--Three extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/#!/shinebeautybcn and tweet (or retweet) a link to this giveaway.
--Four extra entries: Follow SHINE Beauty Beacon on Pinterest at http://pinterest.com/shinebeautybcn/ and pin a photo from this giveaway.
--Five extra entries: Post this giveaway on your blog (must include our URL).

THE FINE PRINT
This giveaway is open only to legal residents of the continental USA. Winners must be able to supply a residential address, as merchandise cannot be delivered to a P.O Box. Must be 18 years of age or older to enter. The giveaway will end on Sunday, August 12, 2012, at 9 p.m. (Pacific Standard Time). Winners will be chosen by Random.org and notified via the email address provided in the "Post a Comment" section of this post. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received (see The Rules above). No cash substitutions allowed. The winner must respond within 48 hours of being notified or a new one will be selected. Void where prohibited by law. Any tax, international or otherwise, is the sole responsibility of the winner. By entering the giveaway, you release SHINE Beauty Beacon from any liability whatsoever, and waive any and all causes of action, related to any claims, costs, injuries, losses or damages of any kind arising out of or in connection with the giveaway or delivery, misdelivery or acceptance of any prize (including, without limitation, claims, costs, injuries, losses and damages related to personal injuries, death, damage to or destruction of property, rights of publicity or privacy, defamation or portrayal in a false light, whether intentional or unintentional), whether under a theory of contract, tort (including negligence), warranty or other theory. SHINE Beauty Beacon isn't affiliated with Milani Nail Lacquer, OPI or Zoya Nail Polish, but we purchased or received complimentary samples for review purposes.  

We look forward to your participation. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at shinebeautybeacon(at)gmail(dot)com.