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 high-end textile color approval (colorist) and wholesale fashion accessory marketer/public relations associate 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 rough-coated Jack Russell Terrier Champ.

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.

ILIA: For Eyes That Slay

From Italy with love: ILIA’s nature-inspired high-pigment eye tints and soft tip gel eye liner make it easy to create eyes that mesmerize.

Filmmakers to Watch: The Daphne Project

There’s a mountain of “All about Eve” drama and sabotage taking place during the preparation of an off-Broadway production. Don’t miss the The Daphne Project’s New York debut at the Quad Cinema on July 22 if you like offbeat, quirky comedies with a New York edge.

Circle Back to Bliss

Feeling Stressed? Circle back to relaxation with Ron Chereskin’s feel-good, artsy candle, with a scent inspired by the flowers and greenery of New York’s Central Park.

Sweet Dreams, New York

Side sleepers in the city that never sleeps are getting more beauty sleep these days, thanks to this comfy and cooling cotton side sleeper pillow.

Besoma Beauty’s Easy-Peasy Sun Protection

Besoma Beauty Sunscreen is so much more than just UVA/UVB sun protection. It is peptide-packed beauty protection for your skin.