Never- Ending Gum Stuck In Mouth Dream Meaning

Chenet Bonnètt here,

   So if you know me personally then you probably know that I have crazy vivid dreams that occur every night. I always wake up remembering the dreams I have, and I used to not think about it to much until my I started telling my boyfriend about them. He told me that I should start looking up the meanings of the dreams so that I know why I am dreaming them.

   The crazy thing is sometimes I actually have super Deja vu type dreams, but not like things that I've done before but more like clairvoyant type dreams. I know it sounds insane and I wouldn't really believe it if someone told me that. I'll write another blogpost about the dreams I've had that have come true before.
  
  It has gotten to the point where I almost hate going to sleep because I have no clue whats going to happen, and most of the time I just have had dreams over and over in one night. Other nights I have recurring dreams night after night of the same thing. So today I was bored and procrastinating finishing my schoolwork and I took my boyfriends advice and looked up what one of my recurring dreams meant.

  This dream changes up a lot but it is always based off of the same thing, Im doing something ( and like i said it changes, it could be anything) and in my dream I'm standing around and trying to do or say something and I have this gum/taffy thick substance in my throat and mouth. It feels like when you were a kid and stuffed a ton of bubble gum in your mouth to see how much you could fit in there and still be able to chew up. You can still breath but it is hard because there is so much blocking happening. Naturally I try and pull it out. So i normally am able to pull out a handful and when it is gone, another huge glob of the substance is back in my mouth. It is just a constant stream of my mouth and throat being full and me not being able to get it all out. 

   The people that are around me in the dream don't pay attention to the fact that I'm struggling at all. It's kind of like it't not happening at all. It's just weird. And I have this dream all the time. Constantly. It has probably been happening for about a year now, a year when it happens a couple times a week. But before that it had been happening on and off for a while. This is what I found about this particular part of my dreams.


  To dream that you are unable to get rid of your gum suggests that you are experiencing some indecision, powerlessness or frustration. You may lack understanding in a situation or find that a current problem is overwhelming. The  gum in your mouth is a metaphor for something that you are trying to process or digest. Perhaps you feel that you have bitten off more than you can chew.

— DreamMoods

Dreams of chewing something might indicate a need to sort things out. Chewing gum may represent going through the same experience over and over again.
— MythsDreamsSymbols

When you dream of gum it indicates feelings of being trapped and susceptible. You seem to be stuck in a situation in your life. If you cannot get rid of the gum, whether it sticks to your hand or your mouth, you are upset by your inability to get away from the problem.
— DreamDictionary

  When I tell you that I was sitting at my computer freaking out about how accurate this analysis is, I'm serious. I don't really want to explain all of it because that would take forever, but I think that this is interesting, and I'm going to keep looking up my dream meanings and telling you all about it.

  Until then -- Stay Authentic.

Becoming a Waitress

Chenet Bonnèt here,

It has been a long time, and I have realized that I really want to write more lifestyle type blogs along with fashion posts, so I hope everyone likes them.

I really needed a job, and for months and months after my last semester of college classes ended I was applying to tons of retail jobs. I had a couple interviews and no job seemed to turn out from them. I applied to one restaurant just because, never thinking I would actually work in one.

  Honestly, if you knew me you would probably think the same, I have an attitude when people get snappy with me, I have two left feet and have no coordination at all. So the thought of carrying multiple drinks and plates and trying not to run into tables and keep a calm and happy face on when customers get angry and fussy was not a task I thought I was going to be good at. At all. But I got a call after I had a great interview at an amazing retail store, and It was the Italian restaurant that I had applied for almost three months ago, I agreed to go in and interview (because I was still waiting for a final offer from the retail place). I walked in and met the lady who interviewed me and she was so happy and energetic I couldn't turn down the opportunity. 

  Fast forward to my first day of training... It was crazy. Honestly it was a random Monday night and the restaurant is not to crazy busy. That day it was, I ended up just filling drinks and bussing tables all night, not really learning how to take phone orders or how to help customers sit down and order food. The rest of my training wasn't that bad, it wasn't easy for me because all I know is retail, and I'm terrible with technology so when it came to figuring out how to use the computers I felt lost for a little bit.

  As soon as I was able to have my first table I started loving my new job. I had the absolute cutest couple come in. They were in their mid twenties ( I'm guessing) and they were funny and let me ask them 100x what they were drinking because I kept forgetting. They played 20 questions with me and my life. Haha they told me they were thinking up what my life story was and then asked me to fill in the blanks. 

  Honestly I don't think ill ever have a better table then those people. They left me an amazing tip which was just candles and ice cream onto of the cake, and when I picked up their tap they left me a sweet note.

  Now don't get me wrong I have had a couple of bad tables, people that no matter what you do or change just wont be happy. Me being me did not understand what I did because I know that I give great customer service and always make sure everything is correct, so I took it way to hard. My wonderful manager always says "It's just food, its not that serious". 
And honestly it's true. Im sure a lot of people would disagree with that but it really is just food. 

  Personally I like working as a waitress because you constantly meet new people and get to be in different situations. Everyone I work with are really cool people, they are funny and are always joking and it makes working go by incredibly fast.

  I feel like I am learning a lot, and I never would have thought that I would be doing this, let alone liking it as much as I do.

I already have a lot of stories that I want to write about, and I like this type of informal writing so I will try and continue it. Until then,

Stay authentic 

Chenet Bonnètt's summer Lookbook ( sneak peek)

Chenet Bonnètt here,

  I know it has been a long time since I have last talked you you guys, sorry about that. 
  This year of college is over for me *Screams,chants,and vogue's around*. Summer means outrageous fashion statements and poolside photo shoots. Really though,everything is overdone and documented.

  Needless to say Isha and I now have a lot of time to dedicate to the blog and my youtube channel(shameless plug). 
Seriously there is an amazing lookbook video posted there that correlates with these pictures and gives you a better feel for the outfits.You can see the material move and catch the light(plus the music is amazing).

  So Isha and I started pulling outfits and drove downtown to shoot. The purpose of this small lookbook was more to get us started again and to get the cinematography for our looks down. Overall it is to get ourselves and you all excited for more regular shoots.



We Pulled these outfits together with one mindset -We need to create cute and easily re-creditable outfits-. That being said If you do not find yourself having any similar articles of clothing you can go to your local H&M or TopShop and pick them up for an affordable price. I will be listing where everything is from below.


This first outfit is very casual but could easily transform into a more night time suitable look. It is a Blue polkadot Babydoll dress from H&M. We threw a long sleeve jean button up over it to make it more casual.

For the pop of color we added a silver necklace with magenta beads and the same color Steve Madden heels(and If anyone is wondering yes that is a G-shock it is my boyfriends). 
  If you are going out and want to switch up the look, take off the jacket and whip your hair around for volume. Trust me those two things make a huge difference, and because you are already wearing heels you are ready for anything.

This outfit is one of Isha and my favorites, because it is something I regularly go to when picking out my outfits.
  A crop top and a perfect laying high waisted shirt(I will do a whole separate Blog post talking about this).

  The black Crop Top is from Forever21 and the skirt is from the Kendal&Kyle PacSun line. It was originally a darker color but something went wrong with the wash and it is now light blue with a tinge or green. It is "unique" now and I actually like it this way a lot better. We added a grey knitted Cardigan from Charlotte Russe (from literally 8 years ago).The flawless chunky black oxford shoes are from DSW. We paired them with black,white,and grey boot socks from Target. Adding the patterned socks and scrunching them down adds more texture to the outfit.  

  Check out the Lookbook video here: https://www.youtube.com/user/fashionbyKailen

My favorite Everyday Items

Chenet Bonnett here, 

   I've been making a magazine for one of my finals, and while I was making fake quizzes and " advice columns" I couldn't help but put my favorite Items mixed through the magazine. And of course I wanted to share those with you guys! 
   Instead of posting the 12+ pages I have created content for (if you guys what to see the full thing let me know I can post it) Im going to just compile all of the personal faves into this post.


   Most of these items are oldies but goodies, but they are all holy grail items for me.



Smashbox Photo Finish face primer- $36.00


  This face primer has actually changed the 
way my whole makeup looks. Its great for
combination skin, doesn't flash back in photographs,and lasts all day and night without any creasing or fading. It fills any
pores you might have and creates a great base for your makeup. If you are looking for a face primer this is the one. You can find this anywhere that sells Smashbox or at Sephora.



Nars Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base- $25.00

  This is by far the absolute best eyeshadow primer I've ever used. And I've tried a ton of eyeshadow primers ( I had problems with eyeshadow always creasing).I was at my boyfriends house the other day and his cousin and I were talking about makeup, and I told her that the one thing that will change the way your makeup looks is adding eyeshadow primer into your makeup routine. It prevents creasing, but also makes the colors of the eyeshadows you use more pigmented and vibrant. And this product keeps my eyeshadow as flawless and fresh all day.


Suave Professional Captivating Curls Mousse-$

2-3

  I can't stress enough how amazing this hair product is. It's super affordable and my hair loves it. I started using this last year and the amount of bottles I have been through is probable crazy. It's like 
using mousse and leave in conditioner in one. It leaves my hare super soft and allows a ton of movement (which if you have curly hair you know movement while taming your hair can be hard to accomplish). It helps keep the frizz down and leaves my hair with the perfect amount of shine.

Meeting my birth mother

Chenet Bonnètt here,

   I normally wouldn't put a post like this up but I feel like if someone else is going through this right now then maybe we can share the experience, or experiences. This post won't have anything to do with fashion, but this is also a lifestyle blog so theres wiggle room for what Isha and I post. It's going to be a long post so I hope you like it, or maybe take something away from it, anything.
   
   I've always known I was adopted, always, ever sense I was a little girl. My parents never kept that from me, and for that I'm extremely thankful. I have three crazy, overprotective, electric brothers who I love very much and also am incredibly lucky to have. They picked on me and pushed me around like all siblings do, but they taught me things and life lessons that -had I not had any siblings- may not have ever learned or experienced. And to me, experiences are super important. My brothers never treated me any different than I would be if I was actually blood, my whole family to be honest. No one has ever looked at me as an outsider due to not being actual "family". 

   My family is a firm believer in " You can't choose your family, or who you are related to", but with that being said they chose to fully accept me as their family. Where I live (Virginia) the youngest you can adopt a child is 3 months of age, so when my mother (Lisa) and my father ( Tim) had my other brothers (Andrew,Alex,and Arick) my mom got fed up - at least thats how I like to think of it- and decided they were going to adopt a girl, because my mother wasn't about to try and have a fourth child and it turn out to be another boy.

   This is where all the details get a little blurry for me, seeing as I wasn't born nor do I remember every little thing about my adoption. But, my birth mother was very young when she was pregnant with me, and she knew she couldn't provide the life that she thought I deserved. So she did one of the hardest things I could even imagine doing, caring a child in your stomach for 9 months, seeing it grow and kick and move around inside you. Something that many women go through and love because it's a beautiful thing. She is one of the most selfless people I know ( well not really know yet), choosing to birth me and give me to an amazing and loving family is another thing I will be eternally grateful for. 
    
   From what Lisa and Tim always told me (also my birth mother recently) is that she wanted me to have other siblings to look after me and protect me, and that I got in abundance. She picked a family that she only knew select things about, but somehow knew they were absolutely perfect for me. I don't remember being brought home or how that went at all, I'm sure it was extremely emotional for both parties.
    
  I got a letter last May, I was in school and my mom was in the front office helping out. I went in during a class that we were just completely fooling around in, and she said   "Something came in the mail for you". Wait, I know, why did I get this letter thats pretty important at school? I'm actually not sure at all, ask my mom. I remember being extremely confused and just looking at my mom. She said " It's from Heidi". My heart stopped. I had known her name for a couple of years now, but had never gotten anything from her before. I remember just taking the letter -that was in a manilla envelope- and just walking back to my class. I sat down and stared at it. I opened it and started reading, but there was pictures inclosed that fell out, so I grabbed them, and I was absolutely shocked at how similar I thought we looked. I had never really thought about looking like someone. Now it should be said that Lisa and I look very similar, people often tell us we are lying about me being adopted because of the similarities between us. But looking at my birth mother in those pictures made me realize, no, I'm actually half of that person, half of her. A stranger that now was reaching out to me, is my birth mother.

   It took me a while to write back, I wanted to. I really really did but I didn't really know what to say. I wanted to meet her, but I didn't know what that was going to mean. What was going to come next. Who would she then be to me in my life? I still don't know, and I'm going to meet her tomorrow. How crazy is that, its actually now hitting me, that this person that has always been there, that I've been a part of, but was a stranger will no longer be a stranger anymore. 

   I can't finish how meeting her went, but tomorrow I will write another post, trying my best to explain how it went, my thoughts or maybe epiphanies that I might have. Im scared, Im excited, I may not be ready but I have to know. Until then-

  Stay Authentic- Chenet Bonnètt

Isha's two cents

   Hey everyone I'm Isha, and I'm just going to tell you more about the blog and what to look forward to in the future. This place will be a place of authenticity, me and Chenet feel its important to stay true to your brand and style. We are just going to show you things we like and think are authentic to life and if you enjoy them too then the blog has done its job.   

   I have included a section at the bottom that every week will feature new music that Chenet and I are into and what is humming in our Brains. They are linked so all you have to do is click and listen.Also I will be creating a Top picks and every couple of weeks or so we will pick 10 things, whether it be food, or clothes/shoes, or even apps that we like they'll be up there.   

   Also we would love feedback and tips on anything pertaining to the blog. So if you have a suggestion for music or if you want to tell us about something you think is awesome email us at chenetbonnettisha@gmail.com also if you want to see us cover something in a review or if you want to know how to do something also let us know.
    
     

Stay Authentic - Isha

Opening a Blog

 Chenet Bonnètt here,

     So Isha and I thought it would be interesting to kind of walk through the setting up process of making this blog. We had the actual idea of making this blog while face-timing each other. I was trying to explain how hard it was becoming for me to explain fashion trends or things I was obsessing over to my friends on twitter or through txt message, and I kept thinking - yes I have a youtube channel ( fashionbykailen) and I could post a video there, but I don't get the full detail as I could if I was writing and adding pictures-.So we thought about making a blog. 

   We both love taking pictures and styling outfits, also trying new products and telling anyone who will listen about them. So he picked me up from my dorm, drove me to this perfect little coffee shop in Norfolk that I am beyond obsessed with, bought $3 coffee for the two of us (cheap right!?) and got to it.

   Actually coming up with the name was the hardest part, we had names that were punny, fancy names, catchy names, and names with the two of ours combined. We finally agreed on the name Èlan-Brio. Èlan, which means energy, style, enthusiasm, and confidence.) and Brio 
(vigor, vivacity of style or performance) Which, once you get to know us, Is a perfect depiction of the two of us.

   We are going to be working hard and probably will change a lot during the beginning stages of the blog, but we hope that you guys love it as much as we do.

   Stay authentic - Chenet Bonnètt