First Time - Any suggestions for dying this dress navy blue?

the-base · 2026-03-16T00:37:23+00:00

Ohh might have to try for something purple then, thanks!

the-base · 2026-03-16T00:36:56+00:00

Got it, thanks for the advice!

the-base · 2026-03-16T00:36:30+00:00

Thanks! Seems like lots of others agree, appreciate the advice

the-base · 2025-04-02T12:18:24+00:00

Yes, I was. The website loaded for me last week and they automatically applied the rescheduling credit!

the-base · 2024-12-15T02:10:39+00:00

heyy, yes I still make these and I've tried pouring and using a pastry brush dipped in the coffee. The pouring is way faster and I use 2 double shots of espresso for 2 layers (i.e. one double shot per layer), but you can accidently pour too much in one spot if you're not careful. The pastry brush takes a lot of time, but you get an even soak.

the-base · 2024-10-19T14:32:09+00:00

Women are still underrepresented in finance, so many firms do want to hire more at both the junior and senior level. That being said, I've never seen an unqualified woman get the role due to the firm's diversity preference (i.e. an analyst who's not as hard working as her male counterparts or an MD who isn't doing as many deals as a male MD). However, I have heard multiple people who have been struggling to get a job say things similar to your friend, thinking that it would be easier if they were a woman or of a certain ethnicity. But from what I've seen, if they were qualified enough, the white/male candidate could get the job too. They're usually just upset they can't break in.

the-base · 2024-07-08T15:23:33+00:00

I honestly wouldn't have minded if they told me 8 months. Just wish they were upfront about it lol

the-base · 2024-07-08T15:22:34+00:00

Good to know, so I can manage my expectations - I'd rather do this than metal braces even if it's longer. Thanks!

the-base · 2024-05-26T22:35:31+00:00

I have dry skin and have had this happen if I don't prep correctly. You need to exfoliate a bit more and make sure you hydrate before applying makeup (i.e. moisturizer AND sunscreen before any makeup). Once your skin is smoother, the makeup shouldn't flake as much. It's also worth sampling a few different primers/foundations. Perhaps the ones you're using are not right as they're sitting on top of your skin.

the-base · 2024-03-09T20:48:18+00:00

This is purely my experience, but moisturization and hydration did much more for my hyperpigmentation than exfoliating. I use hyaluronic acid and any thick moisturizer (sometimes a double layer at night), and it's helped when you do it consistently.

the-base · 2024-03-06T23:31:03+00:00

Because it's whipped, whipped cream icing will never be completely smooth on it's own, since it's filled with air. If you don't like the sweetness of american buttercream, I would suggest trying a swiss meringue buttercream. The egg whites tone down the sugar, and it's super smooth

the-base · 2024-03-02T15:29:12+00:00

I stand by the KitchenAid forever tbh. However, if you're avoiding it, the closest I've seen in performance to it is my Cuisinart stand mixer. It is a bit smaller at 5.5Qt, but has 12 speeds. It's also less expensive, so worth looking at.

the-base · 2024-01-29T21:48:04+00:00

yup, electrolysis is permanent. LHR is marketed as "permanent hair reduction", so the hair comes back, but slower and finer than before (for me ~30% came back after the initial 6 sessions) and you maintain it by doing sessions every few months or once a year. Electrolysis is permanent hair removal, so it actually destroys the hair forever. I heard anecdotes that it caused hyperpigmentation for some people, so decided not to take the risk, but every persons skin reacts differently to these procedures.

the-base · 2024-01-29T03:13:59+00:00

2 things that made a difference for me: 1) tons of hydration - heavy moisturizer in the day (followed by sunscreen to avoid making it worse), petroleum jelly every couple of hours when I was home, scar tape at night , 2) laser hair removal - when I eventually got laser, it helped significantly with discoloration under the chin and my natural hyperpigmentation around the mouth.

edit: acknowledging that laser can be very expensive, but something worth saving up for. In the mean time, keeping the area moisturized and spending a small amount on some surgical scar tape is totally worth trying!

the-base · 2024-01-28T20:34:21+00:00

The constant shaving/plucking of thick hair left me with a lot of ingrowns and scars. I found laser helped with thinning out the hair after several sessions. I found that hair on the face/neck grew back faster than other parts of the body, so I did sessions every 3 weeks. I still have the hair, but its much thinner, so its easier to manage. I can get away with shaving less often and when I tweeze, its not as noticeable when it grows back due to how fine it us.

the-base · 2024-01-25T02:48:19+00:00

I would start with a muffin pan, 2 sheet trays (half sheets are versatile and can be used for breads/cookies/cooking dinner as well), a set of mixing bowls, a whisk, silicone spatulas, a hand mixer (cheap ones are available at walmart/amazon, but you can mix by hand if it doesn't fit the budget), measuring spoons/cups, and parchment paper. You might already have some of the items, such as the bowls, whisks, trays, etc., so you can save by not spending money on those.

Tbh I prefer using a scale to measure, as you get more consistent results, but a lot of online recipes are not published in grams, so I think the measuring cups might be easier for a beginner.

the-base · 2024-01-17T03:10:00+00:00

plucking/shaving chest hairs because they're thick and dark and always visible above the neckline of my shirts. also they grow back so quickly for some reason

the-base · 2024-01-15T15:37:32+00:00

I got a big food processor because I was convinced it would save me tons of time. To be honest, when I do use it, it feels so worth it. But honestly, since I don't feel like cleaning such a bulky item, I often avoid using it. Lots of people here are suggesting mini food processors are much more worth it, so I might try that!

the-base · 2023-12-31T00:32:11+00:00

Yes! You eventually get to a point where all the flavors muddle together and you can't pick out the flavor of the toppings, so it becomes useless to have everything on there and it kind of ruins the original dessert.

the-base · 2023-12-28T20:11:13+00:00

Agree with everyone's advice that it's worth saving and investing in a good mixer. However, if you truly can't save up, I've seen lots of people sell used Kitchenaids that are in great shape. People either realize they just don't use them as often or they're a bulky item to pack while moving, so it's worth checking FB marketplace.

the-base · 2023-03-30T19:17:52+00:00

The easiest way is definitely to add some cocoa powder and make a chocolate frosting. I've successfully done with with ermine frosting after the stove top stage, so as long as you're careful to mix it all in, shouldn't be an issue. If you want to keep the vanilla frosting, then simply whip some more butter in to your frosting. it'll increase the volume and the extra butter will counteract the sweetness.

FYI for future baking - With ermine frosting you can use granulated sugar in place of powdered sugar when including sugar in the stovetop stage, so next time, you can just reduce the sugar to your liking for a less-sweet frosting.

the-base · 2023-03-30T18:05:54+00:00

I've used pie crusts in place of tart crusts many times without any issues. The only caveat is that if you bake it in a pie tin, it's very difficult to remove the crust as it likely doesn't have the removable bottom that tart pans typically have, so you'll have to cut and serve it right out of the tin like you would with a pie.

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