There are some pieces that are just too hard to wear. In this realm lives trendy culottes, unforgiving white pants and, yes, even summer's It shoe—lace-up sandals. Cute as they are, the shoe can veer costume-y at times and can even cut the leg length, shortening our proportions.
So why even bother? When paired with the right beauty looks and clothing counterparts, this tricky trend can be your ticket to a winning summer look. The proof is in the footage above.
E! News tapped the E! Style Collective powers that be—celeb makeup artist Julianne Kaye, Hollywood hairstyling duo Riawna Capri and Nikki Lee and style expert Lindsay Albanese—to show us how to nail three seemingly difficult looks that work just as well together as they do alone. Hey, it takes a village.
As lifestyle vlogger Allie Marie Evans can attest, no sun-kissed visage is ready without a pop of color. Why bother with regular braids when you can wear an intricate version that's just as easy (and worn by Julianne Hough)? Let's go beyond the expected bohemian seasonal vibes with a sleek, chic outfit. Watch the video above to see how this dream team makes it happen. Then, click through for full tutorial.
C/MEO Collective top and bottom; ShoeDazzle sandals