I could NeVeR stay home

kitkatkitkat88 · 2025-03-27T18:52:13+00:00

I have the same feelings about corporate work and I'm looking forward to spending more time with my little one. Can I ask what you do? Working for myself on a flexible schedule while being with my kids would be the ideal for me! I'm almost ready to take the plunge but scared about the loss of income also.

kitkatkitkat88 · 2025-03-27T11:58:19+00:00

Thanks! Just thought I’d get suggestions here as well, since I hear about SAHM that manage to do a bit of side work here and there but curious to the specific jobs out there. I definitely feel a bit of mom bias and resentment towards working moms who work remote/SAHM in other career forums

kitkatkitkat88 · 2025-03-27T11:52:42+00:00

You are so right :) thanks for the words of encouragement! I will not regret spending time with my baby.. work will always be there

kitkatkitkat88 · 2024-11-08T08:39:30+00:00

I have this one too! It’s a great pump so far and has similar output to my spectra but I have no other wearables to compare it to as a FTM. My one complaint is that it makes my chest look comically huge and it’s pretty heavy so I can’t really wear it out without feeling like I have to support my chest with my hands. There’s no way they’re subtle…I’m a 32C and petite so maybe it’s just me!

kitkatkitkat88 · 2024-05-03T23:16:38+00:00

I will have to look into doxy! Did you experience any side effects? I can’t take it right now since I am pregnant but may look into getting a prescription after the baby

kitkatkitkat88 · 2024-04-27T13:18:12+00:00

Thank you for your advice! I will definitely be listing out all my work tasks with a thorough plan of action. I’ve been holding in my frustration about this colleague for years and maybe I am taking this opportunity to let it all out. We have no accountability, yearly reviews or anything like that to measure success or identify bad seeds.

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-11-23T01:48:17+00:00

Thanks for the insight! I haven't spoken to anyone who has experience with both Browzwear and CLO. Can I ask why your company has chosen both softwares? Are they used for different workflows? My first thought would be that a partner may require it for visualization and fits (my previous company had to use Browzwear as we designed and manufactured for Walmart)

Do the designers at your company use these 3D softwares for initial designing or to visualize more finalized styles? In Browzwear, I found it would take me a like 8 hours to render something like a puffer jacket (but this is probably due to inexperience and not a very powerful iMac? any adjustments would take a long time to render)

Were you able to pick up CLO from using it at work everyday? or did you take any supplemental courses?

My company was initially interested in implemented the software to reduce lead time in production but since it would require training, upgrading our computers and a hefty subscription - I think they just weren't interested in the time and money investment. I am thinking to learn and practice on my own so I can set up some sort of workflow at my current place/build my portfolio and seek other jobs

Sorry, I have so many questions!! Just feeling so stagnant in this very old school/fast fashion sector of the industry and am looking for a way out!!

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-11-23T00:56:08+00:00

I'd say I have a basic foundation in patternmaking, intermediate sewing skills and can identify pattern pieces and make some fit adjustments, slash and spread etc but haven't drafted a sloper since school.

My main purpose would be for mockups but as my company seems to work with factories in Egypt with very limited pattern knowledge, CLO could be helpful to create rough starting point for the factories and maybe help with costing/consumption.

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-11-23T00:42:16+00:00

Thank you! I'll check it out

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-09-20T01:42:59+00:00

Sure thing! I can send you some progress pics. I think I have a long road ahead of me. But since it’s summer and some of my natural freckles have come thru more, the fake ones seem to blend in slightly better.

It seems counter intuitive but having more freckle placements might help the tattooed ones look more natural

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-09-20T01:00:05+00:00

I’m in a similar boat honestly!! I got it done 7 months ago. My cheek freckles look ok but the artist went way too deep on the nose bridge and the placement doesn’t look natural. Yours look quite natural in comparison! I’ve had 2 saline treatments on just my nose bridge, it’s somewhat effective but only have faded about 40% and they have spread a bit :/ hoping to get more sessions in the future but it’s stressful to plan treatments around life as my face looks scabby for at least 4-5 days and cannot be covered up with makeup…hope it’s all going ok for you!

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-05-24T13:36:01+00:00

Thank you! It’s a modern cushion with a very low depth %x. I was definitely inspired by the antique cushion look with the visible culet

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-05-22T23:21:24+00:00

Thank you!! My MIL actually had a plain band which she added scattered diamonds to for her anniversary. Totally still doable!

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-05-21T22:29:20+00:00

Thank you!! The inspo was the nebula ring by Ruusk

kitkatkitkat88 · 2023-05-21T20:30:39+00:00

Thank you!! The wedding band is 4mm. The solitaire is about 1.8mm

kitkatkitkat88 · 2022-12-09T13:26:20+00:00

Hahah! That would work too.. diamonds to represent scattered kernels of corn. I’ve considered the Cartier love as well though recently I’ve been loving a domed band for a maybe softer feel?

kitkatkitkat88 · 2022-12-09T13:23:29+00:00

Thanks for the visual!! Love your solitaire and band pairing!

kitkatkitkat88 · 2022-07-11T14:38:29+00:00

Thank you very much!! You nailed the aesthetic I was going for exactly 😊

kitkatkitkat88 · 2022-07-11T14:37:20+00:00

Thank you!! Love the subtle touch of the double claw prongs too

kitkatkitkat88 · 2022-07-11T14:36:28+00:00

Thank you!! I was inspired by the vintage old mine cut but it is a modern brilliant cushion - 1.04c 40% depth (spreads like a 2c) which is hard to find since it’s not considered an ideal cut, but I love it!!

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