Emily Kirkpatrick Emily Kirkpatrick is currently the Vanities writer at Vanity Fair and a freelance writer whose work has been published in the New York Times, The Cut, W, Vogue, Nylon, InStyle, and more. Her newsletter I <3 Mess was featured in Vogue Russia and Dazed as one of the best fashion newsletters of the year and was also recommended by Ann Friedman and Samantha Irby as one of their favorites. Her writing has also been taught at USC Annenberg. 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.