Rachelle Nones

Staff Lifestyle and Wellness Writer

New York native lifestyle writer and author Rachelle Nones covers emerging lifestyle trends and innovative products and services, to inform and inspire conversation. A lifelong reader and writer, Rachelle completed coursework in creative writing and English literature while earning her Bachelor of Arts degree. Before establishing her writing career, Rachelle worked at diverse gigs, including textile production (colorist) and accessory marketing in NYC's fashion district. Rachelle unwinds by reading, capturing photographs, experimenting with new recipes, searching for vintage finds and hiking woodland trails with her rambunctious terrier Champ.

A One-Stop Glow Shop for Skin

Are you ready for your close-up? Don’t take that selfie, FaceTime, or attend your BFF’s birthday celebration without treating your skin to a pretty-quick makeover via this transformative mini collection of skincare essentials.

Marine-Based Beauty

Dip into AveSeena’s micro algae serum, chock full of powerhouse ingredients — niacinamide, Vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, and a brightening blend of bearberry and licorice to help skin achieve “glass skin” luminosity.

Tocca: You’re So Fancy

Post-shower, velvety soft skin begins with Tocca’s insanely addictive fragranced dry body oils.

Finally! A Body Oil Worth Getting Naked For

An outstanding body oil is hard to find. Body oils can be icky, sticky, and chemical-laden. Kilali’s Jasiri Body Oil is a game changer.

Clean, Green Veggie Powered Skincare

We wouldn’t blame you for searching for Brandefy Skin’s Superfood Cleanser in the produce aisle. After all, it is formulated with healthy greens – kale ,spinach, green tea, and alfalfa. It is good stuff.

Beauty Bite: Summer In the City Lip Color

From summer on through fall, drench your lips in Merle Norman’s new softly muted Melon tinted lip balm. The mesmerizing melon-colored lip balm is moisturizing and warmly inviting.

Seaworthy Earrings

Discovery Channel’s 34th annual Shark Week (July 24 through July 31) is the perfect time to check out Pura Vida’s shark-tooth hoops and nautical-style stud earrings.

Rosé, the Unusual Way

Johnny Depp recently asked, “Isn’t happy hour anytime?” At the beach or at a picnic, Usual’s Raspberry Spritz rosé wine spritzer is a refreshing “grab and go” party starter. Pop open a can at your convenience – anytime, anywhere.