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We're All Ears For National Mule Day!

Not surprisingly, I've been a horse lover since my first pony ride at age 3, but while many little girls fall for the allure of elegant Arabian steeds or swift Thoroughbreds, my equine obsession has revolved around something a little less refined: the long-ear.
Fun Facts For National Mule Day | Pictures

Not surprisingly, I've been a horse lover since my first pony ride at age 3, but while many little girls fall for the allure of elegant Arabian steeds or swift Thoroughbreds, my equine obsession has revolved around something a little less refined: the long-ear. I can horse around with just about any hoofed creature, but what warms my heart is a mule or donkey with a big personality and a little sass. So when I found out that today is National Mule Day, I couldn't help but round up a few photos of these saucy hybrids hamming it up for the camera. Care to learn a thing or two about these big-eared, big-hearted creatures? Just check out this slideshow.

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Love It or Hate It

Camilla Skovgaard Knot Tassel Mules: Love It or Hate It?

Really freaky movies scare me; so do big juicy bugs.
Camilla Skovgaard at ShopStyle

Really freaky movies scare me; so do big juicy bugs. But shoes? Never, until I laid eyes on these Camilla Skovgaard Knot Tassel Platform Mules ($393, originally $727). Close your eyes, image someone wearing them walking toward you, in a dark alley. Run! I'd like to consider myself experimental, but these are just nuts. Tell me your thoughts.

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Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Modern Mules

Modern mules are back with a vengeance.
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Modern mules are back with a vengeance. I know, it's hard to step out of your comfort zone, but Fab has your back. Notice how new cuts range from feminine and sexy to hard rock cool. Me? I prefer something in the middle like these Taupe Barneys Co-Op Slingback Mules ($495). It's the ultimate balance between funky and fancy. Oh, did I mention modern mules are also quite comfy?


Gucci

Style For Style: Get Your Mules Out of a Slippery Situation

As the weather warms, you'll start allowing your toesies to breathe with open-toe footwear such as this Gucci Alison High Heel Platform Slide ($675).

As the weather warms, you'll start allowing your toesies to breathe with open-toe footwear such as this Gucci Alison High Heel Platform Slide ($675). The problem with high-heeled mules and warm weather? You guessed it: sweaty feet. And slightly moist feet coupled with the lack of straps on mules equals one helluva slip and slide situation . . .


To find out how to prevent sweaty feet in mules, read more

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Terry De Havilland Painted Mule: Love It or Hate It?

Amy Winehouse owns these Terry De Havilland Painted Mules ($598) but that doesn't mean I'm into them.

Amy Winehouse owns these Terry De Havilland Painted Mules ($598) but that doesn't mean I'm into them. Not only is the chunky platform too crazy for me, so is the painted comic strip and bright yellow accents. I'll let Amy enjoy these while I watch. Do you love or hate?

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