Chunky-heeled mules seem more office-appropriate than strappy heels when paired with shorts. Fringe detailing gives The Corporate Catwalk blogger Olivia Trewatha's basic black leather mules extra style points.

Miranda Kerr's face pops up on my Pinterest feed about every five minutes, thanks to her killer street style. Her combo of white jeans, striped top and animal-print mules is my favorite Kerr look yet. (For wishlist purposes, these are Miu Miu Leopard-Print Calf Hair Mules.)

Unexpected details can add drama to the most basic outfits. Give a standard jeans-and-T look some edge with gilded mules and a vibrant purse like Sincerely Jules blogger Julie Sarinana wore.

The catwalks aren't the only place to scout new styles. These architectural Céline mules were spotted on the street during Paris Fashion Week. Le sigh.

San Francisco style blogger Kate Ogata tends to stick to a neutral color palette, but she knows how to make a statement while doing so. Ogata brightened up an all-black ensemble with her tan leather purse and mules and a clean white pedicure.

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