About

Hand drawn illustrations adding embellishments to the images of Nicole on her travels. four photos of Nicole Kleist in various locations around the world.

Howdy ~

I’m a writer based in New York City and have worked for newspapers, magazines, and digital publications for the last 15 years. Prior to going freelance in 2018, I was the Style Director at Who What Wear.
In my work, I cover lifestyle beats such as travel, food & wine, fashion, and interior design. I was recently awarded certification in Level 3 Wines (With Merit!) through the WSET | Wine & Spirit Education Trust. I’m deeply passionate about travel and my favorite types of stories to write are those that give the reader a strong sense of place—whether that’s a wellness retreat in the red rocks of Sedona or a boutique hotel hidden away on the coastline of Todos Santos.
My work has appeared in outlets such as Vogue, Conde Nast Traveler, Domino, The Zoe Report, Fashionista, ELLE, Robb Report, and Harpers Bazaar, among others.
I’m originally from California and studied Journalism and Creative Writing at Pepperdine University in Malibu. When off-duty, I'm likely having a picnic in Prospect Park, working on homework for my screenwriting class, or pedaling my bike around town with my fiancé (who coincidentally designed this website for me).