words/images Judith Ecochard ELEMENTS Fragrance and Skincare/Beauty Showcase---is now on our to-do list---as it presents niche fragrance/skincare/beauty brands ...including very hard to find international collections, in a spacious event space on the fringes of the Chelsea art area...and a short stroll from the Javits Convention Center where the Gift Show is going on. Highlights: From Amsterdam-- NASOMATTO So Oud. By master parfumer Stéphane Humbert Lucas Founded by Laura Slatkin-NYC based Nest Fragrances (Candles too). We are as amazed by some of the glam packaging we see...almost as much as the scents! Cire Trudon -from France---luxury vegetal candals with cotton wicks. Make a statement! works of art in a way... TEN OVER TEN is a new collection of polishes and nail salons (two -as of now- in NYC)...founded by gal pals Nadine Ferber ---and Adair Ilyinsky-who was at the show--- pretty and edgy---lots of choices As explained to us...