Caudalie's Mathilde Thomas

Met Mathilde Thomas, founder of French skin care company Caudalie, at
Nordstrom OakBrook's cosmetics trend show. This was her first
appearance at the show. She is holding her Beauty Elixir. Attendees who purchased two or more Caudalie items on that day received a gift of Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Revealing Mask.

SCOTTEVEST

I visited the SCOTTEVEST booth at The Travel Goods Show in Chicago. The multi-tasking vests and
jackets have multiple pockets for cellphones, passports, snacks, even
the iPad (on the larger sizes) so you don't have to check baggage.

Top Chef Fabio Viviani at Housewares

Bravo's Top Chef Fabio Viviani was at the Bialetti booth at the International
Housewares Show in Chicago. Fabio is the new spokesperson for Bialetti USA. At the show, he demonstrated Bialetti's Aeternum Cookware - a non-stick, nanoceramic cookware line.

Emeril at Housewares Show

Emeril Lagasse was at the Zak Designs booth at the International Housewares
Show to introduce a new line of serveware and kitchen prep items. He was also scheduled to do a cooking
demo at the All-Clad booth.

Nintendo 3DS Demo

Chicago commuters are trying out the new Nintendo 3DS at Ogilvie
Center. The demos will take place until April 3. The Nintendo 3DS will be in stores on March 27 for $249.

Dog Grooming by Wahl at Housewares

Cute dog was getting groomed at the Wahl booth at the International
Housewares Show.

Iron Chef Morimoto at Housewares

Iron Chef Morimoto was in action at the culinary stage at the International Housewares Show in Chicago.