Top 5 Shows I Loved This Summer

Since the summer is winding down, I thought I'd share with you some of my favorite shows I loved this summer.  Summer television used to be chockfull of reruns and celebrity reality/competition shows.  Thankfully, times are changing, and more and more networks are producing original scripted programming.  So the next few posts will be about the top 5 shows I loved watching this summer.

Sincerely, Vanessa

Hipstamatic Rainy Day

I recently purchased the iPhone app Hipstamatic. It's basically a more advanced version of Instagram. I actually like Hipstamatic much better than Instagram. When using the app, you can choose from a good amount of films, lenses, and flashes. There's about three of each included when you purchase the app. Additionally, there are a wide variety of lenses, films, and flashes that you can purchase.

Personally, I love this new trend of retro photography apps. I really like the look of old photographs, but it can sometimes break the bank to by Lomo cameras, Polaroid cameras, and film. These apps are a great cheaper alternative!

I was bored on my way home this afternoon, so I decided to taked some pictures of the thunderstorm using Hipstamatic. Check out some of my photos below...

P.S. If you're interested in retro photography and want to learn about a great company that saved the last Polaroid plant from destruction, check out The Impossible Project. 

Sincerely, Vanessa

Tuesday Tunes

So this is the first installment of something I like to call Tuesday Tunes.  Every Tuesday I am going to feature one artist you should check out.  I am also going to include a few of my favorite songs by the artist.

For my first Tuesday Tunes, I'm going to focus on the band Ivy.  Ivy is a NYC indie-pop band that has been around since the mid-90s.  I first started listening to them after a few of their songs were featured on Veronica Mars. 

To me, their music is just a breath of fresh air.  It leaves you light and energized.  This kind of music is perfect for a day on the beach.

So check out two of my favorite songs by them.  If you like them, definitely listen to the rest of their music!


Sincerely, Vanessa

Here goes nothing...

This is the beginning of my blog, Sincerely, Vanessa, which I hope to have around for quite a while.  Enjoy...

Sincerely, Vanessa

p.s. Please be patient with me in the coming weeks.  I'm still working out the kinks in this blog.