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.
Image: The Fancy Pants Report
Image: The Fancy Pants Report
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.