Janice Hurley-Trailor, a renowned image consultant, says that there’s something missing from most makeovers. How you communicate is as important to your image as how you dress and carry yourself, she says.

Oakland, CA, Oakland 19, 2010-We see makeovers all the time, and we’re often amazed at the transformation that comes with a new wardrobe and hairdo. Yet there’s one crucial piece missing, says image consultant Janice Hurley-Trailor, who has worked with everyone from Fortune 500 executives to recent college grads entering the workforce. How you communicate is essential to creating a professional, dynamic image. “Even the best dressed, best groomed people can compromise their image if they don’t communicate well,” says Hurley-Trailor. In her practice she’s given hundreds of clients a communication makeover.

Hurley-Trailor is available for interview. Here’s just some of what she has to say:

* “IN MY OPIN-” Interrupting is one of the most common communication flubs that erodes your image. Let someone else someone finish their sentence and their thoughts before you say anything. Insert a pregnant pause before you answer someone’s question and you’ll effectively communicate that you really listened to what was said and gave ample consideration to your response.

* LET THE FOCUS BE ON SOMEONE ELSE. It’s natural to want to talk about and express yourself, but give others the chance to do that too. When someone tells you about their experience resist responding with a story about yourself. Instead get truly interested and curious about what they are saying and ask questions. This helps to ensure that you will in turn be listened to and it will build goodwill among the people with whom you regularly communicate.

* RECOGNIZE THE THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS THAT DRIVE CONVERSATION. It’s tempting to go with your gut and react on impulse to what someone is saying, especially if you disagree. This can ratchet up the emotion, which can then hinder clear and honest communication. Hurley-Trailor advises that you think first about what thoughts and emotions might lie behind the statements. Taking just a few seconds to do this will allow you to answer calmly and maintain a professional demeanor, she says.

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Victoria’s Secret has collaborated with Damiani to create their most luxurious and bling-worthy bra yet! This year’s Bombshell Fantasy bra is comprised of glittering constellations of white diamonds, topaz and sapphires with bedazzled straps atop a blushy gauze push-up bra. Weighing in at 142 carats of bejeweled exquisiteness, including 60 carats of white diamonds and 82 carats of topazes and sapphires, this one-of-a-kind bustier comes with an equally bombastic price tag: $2 million, to be exact! And as if she weren’t captivating enough, Brazilian supermodel and Angel Adriana Lima will rock the luxe confection at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, airing November 30 on CBS. But you can get an exclusive first look at the sexy VS Angel gallivanting on set in the $2 million sparkler now in this exclusive behind-the-scenes video (watch it here)! Still want more on Adriana Lima, the Bombshell Fantasy bra or the upcoming Christmas Dreams and Fantasy Catalogue? Visit vsallaccess.com for more info.

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Kim Kardashian was spotted in Toronto at Shopper’s Drug Mart in Sherway Gardens yesterday. Kim was there to celebrate the launch of the Objects of Desire holiday collection- a collection of four new LipFusion plumpers in shimmery shades perfect for the holiday season (in stores November) as well as to continue to promote one of her favorite products from the brand, IllumiFill.

FUSIONBEAUTY® COLORCEUTICALS® LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION

“OBJECTS OF DESIRE” HOLIDAY COLLECTION

New LipFusion Colors, Shimmery Spray Powder and Infatuation Mini Set Packaged in Collectable Vintage-Inspired Designs

FusionBeauty® Colorceuticals® introduces their limited edition “Objects of Desire” Holiday Collection inspired by the glam and sophistication of the holiday season. The collection features all new FusionBeauty products including LipFusion Holiday Capsule Collection, FusionBeauty’s Virtual Powder, and InFatuation™ Holiday Mini Set packaged in sexy, vintage-inspired metallic floral motif designs that is sure to bring joy, glitz and glam to everyone on your gift list.

* LipFusion™ Holiday Capsule Collection is the gift that gives back! Four brand new LipFusion Color Shine shades include Show Off!, a dazzling plum, 24K, a golden peach, Rhinestone, an iridescent pink, and Posh, a glistening fuchsia, all with a shimmer finish to make lips sparkle for the holiday season. In addition to the gorgeous new shades, the Holiday Capsule Collection benefits FusionBeauty’s “Kiss Away Poverty” Campaign where $1 from every sale of LipFusion is donated to the Seven Bar Foundation to help women get out of poverty. $29USD/$31CND.

* FusionBeauty’s Virtual Perfecting Powder is an innovative spray finishing powder with anti-aging properties offering immediate radiance for a long-term more youthful appearance, packaged in a beautiful vintage-inspired glass perfume atomizer bottle. Virtual Perfecting Powder contains Granactive Powder-168 which stimulates collagen growth and cellular turnover to improve the skin’s appearance. The loose powder comes in two shades: Perfector, which offers a translucent matte air-brushed glow and Opulent, which gives a shimmer finish, both perfect for a subtle hint or all-over glow for one’s face and décolleté. $29USD/$31CND

* LipFusion InFatuation™ Holiday Mini Set is a collection of four mini InFatuation lip plumping glosses formulated with FusionBeauty’s revolutionary Amplifat™ technology and packed with marine collagen filling spheres for maximum plumping power immediately and over time for perfectly kissable, mistletoe-ready lips. The set consists of InFatuation’s top selling shades including Angelic, a shimmery golden pink, Screen Siren, a hot sexy red, First Crush, an antique mauve, and brand new limited edition Lollipop, a fun fuchsia pink. $29USD/$31CND (Valued at $53)

FusionBeauty’s Objects of Desire Holiday Collection is available in October 2010 at Sephora, Ulta and other prestige retailers nationwide.

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The one beauty faux pas Kim Kardashian wishes women would stop making?

“I hate when women wear the wrong foundation color,” she tells the Toronto Sun. “It might be the worst thing on the planet when they wear their makeup too light.”

Karadashian, who turns 30 Thursday, helped launch FusionBeauty ColorCEUTICALS collection earlier this week in Toronto, where she revealed her beauty routine.

It’s simple, she says: Toner, cleanser and moisturizers by Perfect Skin. When she’s not working, she sports little makeup, foundation and blush, the paper reports.

Her one beauty must-have? “Definitely blot paper or powder,” she says.

She says it’s inspiring that women turn to her website and Twitter account for beauty and fashion tips.

Says the reality starlet, “I do it for fun and put up fun beauty tips and fashion, so it’s really amazing that people read it and follow it.”

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Glee’s Lea Michele tells the November issue of GQ she is proud she never got a nose job.

“I was one of the only girls in my high school that didn’t get one,” she says in the issue, according to an excerpt (courtesy of JustJared). “And if anybody needed it, I probably did. But my mom always told me, growing up, ‘Barbra Streisand didn’t get a nose job. You’re not getting a nose job.’ And I didn’t. F— those people. That’s why I’m proud to be on a positive show and to be a voice for girls and say, ‘You don’t need to look like everybody else. Love who you are.’”

Above is Lea in the new GQ magazine. Want to see the rest of this controversial photo shoot? Click here!

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Christian Louboutin’s Maralena stilettos have been voted the sexiest shoe of the year, according to Footwear News.

Over 8,000 people voted, and out of the 23 shoe options, this is the one that won top prize. Louboutin’s director of communications, Shawna Rose, told the crowd that the designer’s shoes were like his girls and the winning pair “was one of his favorite girls.”

The runners-up in the contest included heels from Giuseppe Zanotti, Dolce & Gabbana and Jimmy Choo.

The “crystal-embellished mesh peep-toe pump” retails for $2,445.

Here are the shoes…what do you think? Are they the sexiest shoes of the year?

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