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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At first glance, it appears that Lucky editor-in-chief Eva Chen is wearing basic pointy-toed pumps, but she's actually wearing a modern mule with a transparent strap across the top.

How do you tone down splashy colors and head-to-toe pattern? A basic white shoe. Even better if it's a no-frills mule. The clean lines and streamlined silhouette turn a statement-making ensemble into relatable attire.