China Glaze Anchor's Away!

So a few weeks ago I picked up one of the Anchor's Away mini sets, and it had Life Preserver, First Mate, Ahoy and White Cap. I really liked the set, and after putting these on, I definitely also want Starbord, and Below Deck. So, onto swatches:
First Up, Life Preserver

It's a really pretty orange spice colour, I LOVE it surprisingly, and it also looks AMAZING with White Cap layered over top.
Next: Ahoy

This is probably my FAV out of the collection. I love pink, and it's raspberry-ish in hue, and, although my camera didn't pick it up, it has some gold in it, and it's so beautiful. I can't wait to wear it again..and on my toes.
Next: White Cap

So, this is a sheer colour, but it's so great. I love it for layering, but also I think I would wear it on it's own sometimes, for a more subdued look (if sparkle is subdued). I also wanna try it as a base for a french manicure.
Lastly: First Mate

This blue is also really pretty, it's a nice creme finish, like Life Preserver. I just love. That's all.

So, these are all 3 coats with no topcoat, they are really shiny and just awesome. I love this collection, I need more more more!
and Finally...I feel really proud of how my nails have grown, so it's natural nails timeeeeeeeeeeeee! They all have a coat of what I use as my base, Sally Hansen Nail Growth Miracle. It's a nail grower (obv) but I have never really done a full test, to see it's effectiveness. Maybe I will one day. Anyways yay look, I'm so proud.

Left Thumb

Right Hand

Right Thumb (It's the only short nail, I broke it 2 weeks ago :( )

Left Hand

Also, Cristina over at Let Them Have Polish is having a giveway because she hit 500 followers. It's awesome! go look: http://www.letthemhavepolish.com/2011/02/500-followers-giveaway.html
AND again, if you don't follow Glitta Gloves, you should because they will have a giveaway when they hit 75 followers & they are SO close. So go look..NOW!
Ok, wow sorry this was so pic heavy, but I had a lot to say/show you! Thanks for reading!