I hope you are having a wonderful 4th of July! To celebrate, I wanted to share with you pictures from my trip to the top of the Statue of Liberty in 2009.
The Statue of Liberty is an incredible icon of both New York City and of the United States. Given as a gift from France in 1886, Lady Liberty stands 305 feet tall in New York harbor and symbolizes freedom - she can be seen from lower Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and from the bridges! What a great gift :)
The Statue of Liberty is an incredible icon of both New York City and of the United States. Given as a gift from France in 1886, Lady Liberty stands 305 feet tall in New York harbor and symbolizes freedom - she can be seen from lower Manhattan, New Jersey, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and from the bridges! What a great gift :)
Looking up at the Statue on Liberty Island
My 4th of July manicure isn't red, white, and blue... it was inspired by the Statue of Liberty!
Lady Liberty inspired nails
Reopening the crown to visitors on the 4th of July in 2009 was an exciting announcement, as it had been closed since September 11th, 2001 - almost eight years. Now a small number of visitors are allowed to the crown (only 240 per day) after passing through super high tech security screening.
Once you enter the Statue, you can see the complex structure holding up the copper exterior. The copper is only as thick as two pennies. To get to the top, you climb a long, steep and narrow spiral staircase! There are actually two staircases in the spiral - one for 'up' traffic and one for 'down'!
It's a long climb to the top...
From the crown, you can better see the book which has "July 4, 1776" inscribed on it. In this picture I love how you can see the shadow of the crown's points across the book.
Looking out of the crown
To create Statue of Liberty green nails, I put a matte top coat (Essie "Matte About You") over H&M "Dollar Green".
Climbing the Statue of Liberty is one the greatest experiences I've had in New York City. Sure, it's hard work and hot inside but seeing the magnitude of the structure and immersing yourself in the history and significance of the Statue of Liberty gave me a new appreciation for one of this country's greatest symbols :)
If you're thinking of climbing the Statue of Liberty, book early because the crown tickets sell out. Right now they are booking into October. Crown tickets sold out? You can still tour the inside of the pedestal and see the museum! But I'd also recommend getting those tickets before your trip just to be safe :)
Click to see even more pictures inside and around the Statue of Liberty!
The original torch displayed in the pedestal museum
Life-sized replica of the Statue of Liberty's face
Windows in the crown
Looking out at downtown Manhattan from the crown
The spiral stairs are so narrow that there are two sets - one for 'up' and one for 'down'
Behind the scenes
Lady Liberty on Liberty Island (taken on the ferry)
What a great post! I would love to see that beautiful lady some day; she means so much to our country. And that's a perfect polish for the Statue of Liberty!
ReplyDeletethis only makes me miss new york so much more. i am coming back in march (already booked hotel :p) and i cant wait to use your polish guide!
ReplyDeletebtw i think my favorite thing about the statue of liberty is actually the ferry ride over - i love seeing the skyline of lower manhattan. i love that city.
Great post and super photos.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post! I loved seeing your photos. Thank you so much for sharing! It's something I'd love to see for myself.
ReplyDeleteSeeing the Statue of Liberty is on my bucket list.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love how you did Fourth of July mani. Great interpretation. :)
I love the "Dollar Green" color! It was perfect! And thanks for pictures-I hope to one day see it for myself.
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing the Statue of Liberty when I went to NYC. I loved the ferry ride over, it was so cool!
ReplyDeleteI love how you did this mani and matte-fied the green to make it look real! Awesome!
Love your Lady Liberty nails for the 4th, it's very different and unique from all of the red, white, and blue manis that everyone is doing for today. And the pictures of the Lady herself are wicked cool! Hopefully someday I'll get to see her up close and personal!
ReplyDeleteI love your idea for the 4th of July mani!
ReplyDeletethe color looks great btw!
I love the nails, and you got some great shots at the statue!
ReplyDeleteLucky you!! I've always wanted to go to (or even better.. move to!) New York City! I love this post and your mani.. you're so creative, Thanks so much for sharing your pics of your trip to Lady Liberty!! :)
ReplyDeleteLooooooove that green, very cute idea! Looks like a beautiful day to be at the statue too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing post! I'm not even American, yet you inspired me to feel so patriotic! On my to-do list has always been to visit Lady Liberty; knowing that this part of history is so lovingly taken care of and available to the people makes it so much more meaningful for all. I LOVE your photos; you have perfectly captured the essence that makes this monument so distinctive!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for an Independence Day mani!
ReplyDeleteMegan, thanks I'm glad you liked the pictures!
ReplyDeleteSummer, that's great! I hope you find lots of polish :)
Charlotte, thanks!
Nicole, I'm happy you liked the pictures
BMR, it's sure something to see
Victoria, I think any green like this would work too!
Fiona, YES the ferry ride is so fun!
Amanda, thanks I thought it would be a fun pic :) I hope you go too!
Nailderella, thanks! I was super happy with how it came out!
ChaosButterfly, omg I have like a million more pictures from this trip lol
Dori, thanks I'm happy to share these pics! When you come to NYC, you will be SET with things to do hehe
nailnerd, thanks I loved making this mani! We were really lucky with the weather that day.
Eugenia, aw thanks girl! You made me giggle :) It really is great how much respect there is for Lady Liberty
Karen, thanks I'm glad you liked it!