november.

It's the last week of November.

If I were to describe this November, it would be 'LIFE CHANGING'!

Why? This is the most special month for us, not only because we are going to tie the knot very very soon, but also because it's when we got offered a huge opportunity to do something we only playfully dreamed about sometimes..and never expected it could come true anytime soon. Something related to work. Something that needs us to change our near future life plans.

Though I don't want to get too expecting about it, and more importantly, I need to focus on the wedding at the moment!

But I am just too excited that I wanna thank our almighty God for everything that already happened and will happen this month. 

I really hope the wedding will bring great memories for everyone and will be the start of many more great things in the future!

And about the other life changing deal, if it's God's plan for us, then it will happen. I can't tell anything about it yet because many things still have to be prepared, everything is still brewing and uncertain. All I can say is something BIG is likely to come our way.

outfit: H&M white turtleneck, Stradivarius pencil skirt, New Look emerald clutch, New Look cutout boots, Diva ring, Michael Kors watch, Rubi sunnies

about anni.

Anni here is the abbreviation of anniversary.
Today is the 9th years my partner and me have been together.
We used to celebrate our anni with having a nice dinner, exchanging gifts, flowers, etc etc.
But today, we decided to spend it by going to the bookstore to buy some art paper that I need (and it has nothing to do with anni celebration), then sitting down in a cafe talking about work plans and super important new coming project.

Yeah, I know it's no way near romantic...it's just another ordinary day.
I feel like the longer we spend much time together, the less need to have big celebration over things such as anniversary. (Anyway we still had a chillax coffe date, that hopefully counts :P)
Not that we become lazier, but more like because we already know THAT much about each other that left nothing else to talk about the relationship iself and big celebration at this age of relationship feels kinda cheesy lol.. #boringcouplealert
On the other hand, talking about future plans is way more exciting and real for us at the moment :D

Also in a couple of weeks, our anniversary date will be permanently changed ;)
So that adds to why we keep our anni today low and slow.. Maybe because it's overwhelmed by the excitement of our coming big day? Yea I guess so.. But it doesn't lessen the meaning of today.
Cheers to the 9th year and forever to go! :)

  

outfit: H&M dress, H&M rings, Michael Kors watch, Maripe shoes.

match made.

You know that amazing feeling when you finally found the one that you've been searching for in a long time...and when you both met, it is in a perfect circumstances.
You just clicked and feels like it is meant to be..

Um no, I am not talking about soulmates whatsoever..

I am talking about how I feel when i found these:

1. This last season Zara tweed and leather jacket (for under $60!)

2. This Monk flat buckle shoes (for under $50!)

I found the jacket last year during Zara sale, and it was half priced with perfect condition, perfect thick materials and my size.
While the monk shoes were found on sale at ASOS this year. Perfect masculine look (exactly like what I had been looking for!) and sexy shining black skin with high quality material.

I am a budget shopper.. So having met those two babies were like pretty big achievements, lol.

You can expect more of me mixing and matching those two items with other different outfit styles in the future posts :)

  

outfit: Zara blazer and shorts, JayJays plain white tee, Truffle monk flat buckle shoes (found at ASOS)

major transition.

Very soon major parts of my life are going to change. The thought of getting married to someone is very nerve-wracking for me. This lifetime commitment makes me tremble, only because I know that I am not that good at handling any general commitments.
I just normally don't like to feel like I'm being tied to anything/heavy responsibilities (at least for too long), BUT it's totally different with my love life. Somehow we survived our relatively long roller-coaster relationship. The time flew, the journey was beyond amazing with him...and here we are in front of the life-changing gate.

My excitement is rising because we are reaching a new milestone. It is a fresh starting point for us! I can't wait for the many things we have postponed and want to do together after the wedding.
To realize our life plans and dreams without anymore setbacks (hopefully) :D
We are ready for more amazing things! ;)

And because this feels like a perfect timing for doing big changes in all parts in my life (I am overly excited I guess), I decided to do a slight make-over on my blog too.

As you can see, I changed the blog name from 'Single Door Secrets' to 'August Days'.
I just wanted a simple, lighter name that can be seen as a personal diary where I share thoughts and stories that I rarely talk about when talking to friends face-to-face, and at the same time doesn't sound too much fashion-related (coz I am not an expert).

Why August?
Besides August is my birth-month (so it's a lot more me), by Google, August also means "respected, impressive, celebrated.." followed by all other big words.
With this name, I really hope that I will have many big impressive days to be celebrated in my life onwards :D
And of course I want to share those august memories, thoughts and inspirations here.
Sshh.. No more 'secrets' ;P

outfit: my boyfriend industrie wool sweater, LOGO jeggings, Diva bangle, rubi sunnies and booties.

liquids.

tropical country, hot day, perfect day to wear a simple lightweight outfit.. :D
bought this chiffon top from a local store in Bandung. love the color (somehow the blue looks so electric in these photos though).
the snakeskin patterned fake leather on the collar and cuff are enough for a laidback yet edgy look, at least for my taste :P
also i love when the wind is blowing this shirt, it flows on me just like liquid..

outfit: local brand EXPRESS flowy chiffon top, Supre liquid skirt, booties & sunnies: rubi.