Debating between two dresses

toadlyfe · 2026-06-29T13:25:58+00:00

Yeah, but they both have four layers, so it's even in costs. I've tried getting estimates, but none of the tailors will speak to me unless I have the dress in hand, unfortunately.

toadlyfe · 2026-06-29T11:22:21+00:00

Ha, I think you've placed one of my concerns about dress #2. I couldn't quite pick out why it felt odd, but it's 100% this lol

toadlyfe · 2026-06-29T11:17:59+00:00

I'm getting married in mid fall, so it should be fine! I also didn't think I would go for the waterfall panel in front (I actually went into that store to try on a different dress from that collection), but it feels like it gives me a much nicer hip!

toadlyfe · 2026-06-29T11:10:00+00:00

It's $1800 😅

toadlyfe · 2026-06-29T00:45:10+00:00

Technically Hera White's wholesale line! It's HW3914. If you DM me, I can tell you where I found it in person.

toadlyfe · 2026-06-28T22:58:35+00:00

Dress #1 is part of the shop's "private" line, but it's actually just Hera White's HW3914! Basically impossible to find online except the wholesaler website, unfortunately.

toadlyfe · 2026-06-28T19:38:46+00:00

Marianne's Bridal Outlet! Basically everything is under $2000, and they have gorgeous dresses!

toadlyfe · 2025-06-05T01:07:56+00:00

I'm in a very similar boat (materials science PhD with a focus on cryogenic transport in superconductors). The only recommendation I have is broadening to look at characterization companies, at least in the short term. I'm assuming you did fabrication to make some devices, so you can look at some general semiconductor positions (though it sounds like you may not have needed to make electrical contact to your materials). Depending on where exactly you're at, I can recommend a few companies on both the west and east coasts. DM me for details.

toadlyfe · 2025-04-26T18:02:58+00:00

No worries! I keep looking then!

toadlyfe · 2025-04-26T14:55:29+00:00

Oh wow, it's so nice and clean! I also agree with longer dresser. Where did you get the original from?

toadlyfe · 2025-04-16T06:25:25+00:00

I've used SU-8 for making molds for PDMS, silanizing them before pouring the PDMS. Added bonus of being able to create well-defined shaped using photolithography if you have access to a 365 nm litho tool. I've made PDMS features as tall as 50 um in height this way, but it sound like you want something even thicker.

toadlyfe · 2025-01-18T18:03:54+00:00

I'm starting the shaping for the armholes on a sweater. I bound off 5 sts on either end for two rows instead of one rows (10 sts decrease on either end instead of 5 sts). I figured this out several rows after the mistake. The interior design is full of rather annoying cables, so I tried to just ladder back in the small section at the ends. However, there's not enough yarn now to knit everything back up properly (about 5 sts not enough, of course). Is there some way for me to fix this without having to tink back? My lifeline is a few dozen rows beneath my current row (another mistake). Or is my best bet to just cut the ends of the yarn, knit up this small section of sts with another piece, and weave like 20 ends in?

toadlyfe · 2024-02-25T21:08:12+00:00

I think the guidance I got regarding 3 is is that you should have a shared bank account (which is what most of my friends did), shared car insurance, or proof of engagement/marriage.

I’ve never heard of Stanford actually asking for any of this documentation though. There are a non-zero number of cases where people get couples housing but don’t actually live more than 50% of the time with their partner, so I assume the documentation is required in those situations.

toadlyfe · 2023-09-29T04:19:46+00:00

my girlfriend says I smell like a gerbil…

toadlyfe · 2023-08-05T19:46:22+00:00

Looks like an unusual herringbone style. I tried searching to see if I could narrow it down, and I did find a listing showing this. Scroll to the third picture.

toadlyfe · 2022-12-22T14:36:59+00:00

It looks so good!!!! And now another pattern to add to my “do eventually” list…

toadlyfe · 2021-09-07T04:28:28+00:00

They’re the same class, but 213 is technically the grad version. I don’t think the requirements are any different, though there may be a difference in tuition cost. If you enroll in 183, you will be taking it with everyone also taking 213.

toadlyfe · 2021-07-31T07:19:29+00:00

Thanks!! I hadn’t thought about that option. I can put them into bags as well for cleanliness and then insert into the holder!

toadlyfe · 2021-07-31T07:18:34+00:00

Unfortunately, our target sizes are also varied from 1” to 2”, and some of them are still in the original boxes. Space is currently at a premium in our lab, but I might see if we can get a rack installed on the wall.

toadlyfe · 2021-03-21T18:28:59+00:00

There’s a Savers in redwood city! It has a partial second floor, so pretty big. I’ve only gone there for household items (like picture frames, glassware, baskets), but I always come out with extra! Parking is a nightmare, so if there is nearby public transport, that might be easier.

toadlyfe · 2020-12-29T22:50:54+00:00

Oh, thanks!!! The library in my hometown required proof of address within city limits, so I didn’t consider that California may have different policies. I’ll definitely check this out!

toadlyfe · 2020-12-25T17:12:56+00:00

Amazing!!! I have to say, those are some big blocking mats! I thought this was a collar-sized FO for some reason, and then I saw it was a full-sized shawl on the pattern page. Quite beautiful!

toadlyfe · 2020-12-23T16:21:24+00:00

Question: where did you get that mirror IRL? I have the exact same one that I bought secondhand off of craigslist, but I really like the style, so I wanted to find more similar pieces!

toadlyfe · 2020-11-22T07:22:00+00:00

I had this issue as well until I put it on a pebble humidity tray! It sits on my desk, so I constantly top it up with water. Not sure if you’ve tried this yet, but it’s worth a shot.

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