trendnotes: Fall & Winter 2011 Heavy Heels

Whether on a boot or a pump, heels are getting a bit more plump. With a chunkier, more weighty appearance, the overall look of fall 2011 is a bit relaxed. Kick those stuck-up stilettos to the curb and find yourself in something a little less haughty. A high heel that's thicker is right on trend with the overall look of the 60's coming back. A bootie that's sitting a top a wider heel has a more commanding sense of style. A knee-high boot that's got a broader bottom makes a more stylish statement this season. A shift dress, flared jeans, or super-skinny leggings all are accentuated precisely by the thickset heel. Pumps like Steve Madden's 'Sarrina' look polished and pretty with a funky, solid heel. Jeffrey Campbell's 'Rumble' is a bootie with substance, set on a heavy heel. Stuart Weitzman's 'Molten' accentuates the leg in true go-go boot fashion. So get noticed this fall in something a little more solid. The heels of the moment will definitely leave their mark.