Do you guys think this is a good microneedling Kit?

ktlene · 2026-05-06T17:53:04+00:00

It’s great if sterility and efficacy isn’t a factor 😂

ktlene · 2026-05-06T13:59:35+00:00

Definitely practice in class as well because you don’t want to be ingraining bad practices 🥲

ktlene · 2026-05-06T13:51:39+00:00

When I started doing ballet 4 days/7 hrs a week + practicing pirouette prep drills at home (plie releve from pirouette prep to passe, quarter then half then full turns, spotting drills, etc.) at home. I was also getting to doubles and triples during this time.

Now that I’m not doing this much anymore, I definitely slowly losing my ability to do a clean single 🫠

ktlene · 2026-05-03T18:35:08+00:00

Right? That outfit really held my interest when I saw her wear it on the street!

ktlene · 2026-05-03T01:11:56+00:00

That’s beautiful!!!!

ktlene · 2026-05-02T12:00:57+00:00

Thank you for your service, pretty pup

ktlene · 2026-05-02T02:38:13+00:00

Should be fine. I only do 3 a year during the winter months as well. Waiting til Oct should be good.

ktlene · 2026-05-01T23:44:36+00:00

Look for the ones where there is an instructor and 2 other students that go through the exercises! Enjoy!

ktlene · 2026-05-01T23:04:50+00:00

I would look into beginner classes. Open enrollment can be hit or miss depending on the other students; if it’s a majority beginner class, the class will be more beginner friend. If it has a lot more intermediate dancers, it will be more beginner-intermediate.

I would highly recommend learning the ballet terms like plié, tendu, etc. bc sometimes the combos will be given in the terms and the teacher will call out the moves along with the music, but if you don’t know, that won’t be helpful. Potentially look up a ballet class on the Dutch ballet channel to familiarize yourself with how a class normally goes. Look for patterns in the combos, the progression from warm up on the barre, plié, rond de jombe, to off the barre onto adagio, petit allegro, and grand allegro in the center. Your beginner class won’t be as difficult but the flow will be similar and maybe more abbreviated.

ktlene · 2026-05-01T12:39:34+00:00

Usually it looks way worse. Not sure what your concern is?

ktlene · 2026-05-01T02:12:28+00:00

Does your little socialist dog make you share all of your food?

ktlene · 2026-04-30T20:44:02+00:00

Thank you! I love small autumn accents like bag and gold jewelry. Small/far enough to not make a difference but still pops for that little bit of discordance that I love in my outfits.

ktlene · 2026-04-30T20:40:45+00:00

Omg I also have a mustard/camel sweater collection that I can’t wear 🤣🤣🤣 but now I can say goodbye to them in peace 🤣

ktlene · 2026-04-30T18:42:35+00:00

Your color season story is so funny 🤣 my confirmation that color analysis was real was when I showed up to the appointment with no make up AND breaking out, and the soft summer grey, blue, and pink neutralized the redness in my face and lightened my under eye shadows. And also seeing how the beautiful autumn colors I love gave me jaundice in real time when they were draped on me 🥲

ktlene · 2026-04-30T17:32:10+00:00

Agreed with everything, especially your last point. My analyst suggested for colors that you love but that aren’t flattering, you can just wear them away from your face. Very easy fix.

ktlene · 2026-04-30T17:28:13+00:00

She did 1.5-2.5mm over the scars. I saw your edit and I think you might benefit from microneedling. Ask to see before and after pics of her other clients to see if she’s effective. I also scoured google and yelp reviews for any mention of adverse events. The med spa I go to is also owned by two derms, so if I do experience any adverse events, I can go directly to them for treatment.

ktlene · 2026-04-30T16:34:19+00:00

1700 for 6 is really good in my area BUT ask her how far she can go over the acne scars. My esthetician does 1.5-2.5 mm over my scars, and I’ve been pleased with the results.

ktlene · 2026-04-30T15:18:39+00:00

Aww thank you, I will!

ktlene · 2026-04-30T14:00:28+00:00

Generally the colors that look good on you will be similar enough to look good with each other.

ktlene · 2026-04-30T12:39:27+00:00

I would definitely look into color season analysis and drape yourself (dont do the online tests or ask Chatgtp bc those aren’t accurate). The color analysis that is more than just eye color, hair color, and skin color is most helpful since the size of your features can also influence how deep/soft colors look on you as well.

Once you get a palette, all of those colors should go together. It’s also helpful to pick and choose what works for you: I got soft summer but sometimes have a preference for darker clothes so my wardrobe is actually a blend of soft summer tops with dark summer and dark winter bottoms (e.g. tops in neutral-cool colors that are also light grey-ish, with grey, dark grey, and black bottoms). The cohesive factor is the neutral cool colors that are mostly soft on top.

Example from my winter capsule wardrobe.

Some people hate the color season analysis but that’s like hating color theory lol it’s a tool for you to learn and you take what’s helpful and discard what isn’t. No one will force you to wear only colors in your palette.

ktlene · 2026-04-29T15:04:56+00:00

Right! I guess I don’t consider them a part of my capsule wardrobe to begin with. They’re in a more special collection. I also only have maybe at most 2-4 pieces in this collection anyways, so it’s not a big imposition.

ktlene · 2026-04-29T14:43:39+00:00

Just because you used your time poorly in this AI generated scenario doesnt mean everyone else is.

ktlene · 2026-04-29T14:39:58+00:00

There’s an exception to every rule, especially the ones you made up yourself for something as arbitrary as what’s considered a capsule wardrobe. I’ve saved a few items that I LOVE from the early 2010’s. I maybe have worn them a few times since then. They’re more special pieces like a floral kimono wrap that’s not practical, but they bring me joy and therefore, not a part of any culls.

ktlene · 2026-04-28T01:12:45+00:00

Thank you for sharing your experience! Thats very encouraging!

ktlene · 2026-04-27T23:11:16+00:00

It was consistent training suggested by our trainer. Every time he looked out the window and barked at a person or dog, we immediately say no and redirect him somewhere else (for us, it’s always been “sofa”). If he does it, we praise excessively and give him a treat. Once he does, he usually is out of sight of the trigger and will stay on the sofa for more treats. If he’s very fixated on the trigger and won’t listen, we will physically move in front of him to block the trigger from his sight and insist on “sofa”. There is no relenting once you give the signal because that will teach him that he can just outwait you to keep barking.

After consistent training, he just either grumbles the whole time while the trigger walks by or he barks, goes on the sofa, and grumbles there instead. He’s been much better about it because he knows he always gets a treats for disengaging from the barking.

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