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.

We saw all kinds of mules at the New York Fashion Week Fall 2014 runway shows. This Alexander Wang pair is like a boot/mule hybrid with its mid-calf shaft in front.