Title:Commerce Writer

Education:University of Alabama

Location:New York, NY

Expertise:Fashion, Skincare, Haircare

Irene Richardson is a beauty + fashion commerce writer for InStyle. She's been a contributing writer for WWD, Byrdie, Travel and Leisure, and Hearst Magazines, helping readers shop for the best products based on everything from their hair type to their astrological sign.

Highlights:

• Graduate of the University of Alabama
• Commerce writer for beauty, fashion, and style
• Covers haircare, fashion, skincare, and more
• Her work has appeared in digital outlets including WWD, Byrdie, Brides, Travel and Leisure, and Country Living

Experience

Irene Richardson is a Brooklyn-based beauty + fashion commerce writer from Birmingham, Alabama. Her bylines have appeared in WWD, Byrdie, Travel and Leisure, Hearst Magazines, and other local publications. She's always seeking real-world inspiration for her stories—whether it's frequenting the vintage stores in her neighborhood every weekend, crowd-sourcing museum exhibits for outfit inspiration, or asking her neighbor in pilates class what perfume they're wearing.

Education

Irene received a B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Alabama.

About InStyle

InStyle is an award-winning destination for fashion, beauty, and pop-culture, with an all-are-welcome ethos that swings open the proverbial velvet ropes. Whether you’re looking for a wardrobe refresh, haircut inspiration, or a story that’ll make sparkling cocktail-party conversation, our expert-connected coverage is where to start. Learn more about our team and editorial guidelines, here.