Lauren and Erica are the team behind Humble Hilo, and with a desire to bring awareness to some of the biggest needs around the world they started their brand. Currently, their work is in Guatemala where both women have spent a significant amount of time. Lauren lived there while working on her Master’s Thesis with The World Health Organization and Erica has traveled through Guatemala as well as other Latin American countries and fell in love with the culture.
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Here in Atlanta, the summer months are so insanely hot that they require sheer survival mode. This goes for pretty much any length of hair, but especially mine since it’s super long and thick, if you’re going outside for any length of time you pretty much have to wear your hair up. But lucky for us there are tons of super cute hair styles to get us through the heat of the summer. I’ve always been a fan of braids and love how many different styles you can do with a classic braid. This first style is super easy and just require buying these cool copper hair accessories to add into your braid. The second braided style is romantic yet casual and may require a little more time to do but it’s still pretty basic in technique. Check out the tutorial here.
I love the classic pony tail, especially with longer hair. Both of these styles are super easy and add a little something special to a classic and super practical look. The first style is actually just a hair knot, but depending on the length of your hair will probably end up looking like a knotted pony tail. Here’s the how-to. Â The second pony tail style is nothing new and so so easy if you don’t already know the trick. All you do is take a small piece of hair from the bottom of your pony tail, wrap it around your hair tie and secure with a bobby pin. I use this easy trick ALLÂ the time.
Then there’s the bun. From messy to clean and elegant, these styles will keep you the coolest this summer. We have probably all sported the top knot bun in some form or fashion but I loved this tutorial for a Messy French Bun. There aren’t a ton of occasions you can get away with this look but the summer time is definitely one of them. And how pretty is this braided bun? The perfect style for a day where you’re feeling extra girly or want a soft and feminine look.
Last week Dana & I had the opportunity to participate in the Atlanta Women’s Foundation fashion fundraiser hosted at Bloomiedale’s. The Atlanta Women’s Foundation is a beautiful organization dedicated to ending the generational cycle of poverty among women and girls. Its mission definitely speaks to the heart of CULTURED., so we were thrilled to be a part and see the fashion world and non-profit world join forces for an evening of good. Looks were modeled by some of Atlanta’s leading ladies, and I had the opportunity of joining the runway with fellow stylists & bloggers. Here’s just a glimpse of our evening of fun, fashion, and philanthropy.
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Images (Atlanta Women’s Foundation & Everywhere Agency)
We’re so excited to be doing another awesome giveaway with Faire Collection! If you aren’t familiar with Faire Collection, check out last post to find out what they’re all about. They are an incredible business and this weekend, they’re celebrating 5 years of empowering artisans around the world with an amazing sale! Today through Monday, get 50% off tons of handmade jewelry and accessories. That’s such an incredible accomplishment, especially for a business that exists to gives back and help those in need! We are so thrilled and honored Faire Collection has partnered with us to put together this Summer Bundle Giveaway.
So here’s what we’re giving away! This set of Nina Skinny Bangles in lime and this Bardot Striped Scarf in black and white. In order to enter, just head over to our Instagram, follow us and Faire Collection, repost the image of the items we’re giving away and hashtag #culturedsummerbundlegiveaway! The contest ends at midnight on Monday April 28th. We will announce the winner on Instagram the next day. Good luck everyone!
