Rachelle Nones

Staff Lifestyle and Wellness Writer

Rachelle is a New York–born lifestyle writer specializing in beauty, food, fashion and accessories, wine and spirits, and home and garden trending news and reviews. An English literature honors graduate, she brings a sharp editorial voice and storytelling sensibility to every project. Beyond journalism, she writes short fiction and 15-minute mysteries. Her novella The Morse Code Murderer has twice ranked on Amazon’s Top 100 in the Mystery, Thriller & Suspense Short Reads category, reflecting her flair for suspenseful, tightly crafted narratives. 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.

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.

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.