On Top Of The World!

So you all know that Gosia is attempting her climb on mount Everest. I mentioned it here and there before. And today she's suppose to be back from her second rotation to camp 3. She's suppose to go all the way down to base camp and rest before her summit bid. I am reading everything I can about it all the time and I am so nervous about how things are going. So I decided to go with Everest as my honor mani, to welcome Gosia on Base camp. 
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
I started this mani with two coats of Everest by Elevation Polish. I thought it was most suiting not just because of the name, but because it was the actual Mount Everest inspiring this polish, as Lulu - Elevation Polish maker - is herself a Mountaineer.  Besides, Everest is such an incredible polish. It is a beautiful brown polish filled with fine holographic shimmer. This polish is making me think so many warm and happy thoughts and I hope so much that they are wrapping Gosia with care and good feeling up there.
Elevation Polish Everest
Elevation Polish Everest indoors in artificial lighting 
Elevation Polish Everest
Elevation Polish Everest indoors in artificial lighting 
Elevation Polish Everest
Elevation Polish Everest indoors in artificial lighting 
I then used another amazing Elevation Polish - Muztagh Ata, a denim blue holographic polish that is part of Lulu's "The View From The Top" collection. I sponged it on the tips of my nails to create some sort of rough gradient. I didn't really care for the order of the polishes. I mean - while the blue can represent the sky and the brown can represent the mountain, I think that at 23,600 feet (that's how high Camp 3 is!) it really doesn't matter. You are pretty much as high as the sky. 
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata indoors in artificial lighting 
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata outdoors in the sun
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata outdoors in the sun
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata outdoors in the sun
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata
Elevation Polish Everest and Muztagh Ata outdoors in the sun
Oh, I got carried away with my thoughts and forgot all the technicalities: well both polishes have a wonderful formula, easy to work with and deliciously pigmented. No issues to report except this brilliant shine in the sun! I stamped two accent nails just cause I liked these floral shapes but I really am wondering how much flora there is this high... 
So I hope you will all join me in sending some good vibes to Gosia and pray for her safe return! 


5 comments :

Ashley said...

This is soooo gorgeous! I can't believe I don't have Everest! 0.o

Bénédicte D. said...

So beautiful!!!!
I LOVE the color combo ♥ ♥ ♥

ManisbyMoore said...

So pretty!!

Raggio di Luna said...

Beautiful colour! Beautiful idea, perfect manicure! I read many books about climbing Everest and I wish Gosia all the best, hope she will reach the top of the world safely! :-)

Ithfifi said...

Wow these are so beautiful! I really like the reason behind this manicure too; how exciting! The colours look so pretty together and the design sets it off perfectly :)

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