New laptop

This week, my blogging lifestyle returns to normal with the arrival of my new Toshiba laptop. It means all my Christmas money is now gone, but it was completely worth replacing my previous computer for something far more reliable.

For those who haven't heard the tragedy that befell my Hewlett Packard G62-107 SA, its motherboard fried - something which HP computers are supposedly notorious for after 12 to 18 months of use (although PC World would never have told me that when the warranty lasts only a year). So I'm hoping my new Toshiba won't pack out on me too.

The only thing left to do is recover all the data from my dead laptop. It sounds very silly, but I've really missed my photos. And once they are transferred onto the new computer, they'll be backed up twice in case I have another unfortunate mishap.

And how will this affect my blog posts? Not by much, although it will make it easier to publish my photos and blog posts more quickly and regularly. You only need to sit back while I continue doing what I love.

Blue suede shoes

They were a later Christmas present, so I thought I'd share them with you - a new pair of suede desert boots from River Island. I've always wanted a pair of suede shoes, and these will be great for the coming months.

Dark navy is, I feel, a strong neutral shade for casual shoes, since it goes with nearly every other colour. However, the material is real suede, and therefore I will have to be careful not to get them wet. These shoes are for dry days only.

My only bother at the moment is their height, as the tops of the boots rest halfway up my ankle, which feels slightly weird. But as with any pair of shoes, I've got to break them in and just get used to wearing them about.

Happy 2012!

For the most part, 2011 was a brilliant year for me and my blog. Unlimited by JK has been my chief instrument to advance my career in fashion journalism, and I've really enjoyed where it has taken me. My highlights have to be London Fashion Week in September, the Christmas Blogger Party in December, and purchasing my DSLR camera in June.

But if anything, I need to look forward. Isn't that what New Year's Day is for? As a whole, I want my 2012 to be happier and more fruitful than last year, and I dearly hope I will have an even bigger smile on my face come 1st January 2013. It sounds such a long way away, but time will fly, that I can guarantee.

So what to expect from Unlimited by JK this new year... I'm sure the next twelve months will be packed with surprises for me too, but I am definitely looking forward to two more rounds of London Fashion Week in February and September, attending Graduate Fashion Week again in the summer, dressing up for the National Television Awards later this month, and no doubt meeting up again with the lovely ladies I befriended at the Xmas Blogger Meet. Of course, you can expect a gazillion photos!

Thanks for subscribing, and have a splendid new year!