Alexis Morillo
Alexis Morillo is the Lifestyle Editor at Bustle, where she oversees coverage on home, holidays, tech, viral trends, and astrology. She reports on one-off viral trends as they pop up on TikTok, seasonal moments and gift guides, and bigger-picture features about how the latest internet obsessions came to be.
Before Bustle, Alexis was an Editorial Fellow, News Writer, and, ultimately, an Associate Editor at Hearst Magazines for Delish, covering all things food news and TikTok trends. She was listed as one of Muck Rack’s top 10 most-searched journalists of the year in 2021, 2022, and again in 2023. Alexis’s work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, ELLE, Harper’s Bazaar, and Latina Magazine. She has a degree in journalism and psychology from Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications.
When she’s not writing or editing, Alexis is likely drinking an iced matcha latte (with coconut milk), blowing up her group chat to tell everyone to look at the moon, adding new makeup products to her online cart, quoting a TikTok reference no one understands, or pickling just about anything you could imagine. You can follow Alexis on Instagram @alexismorillo, connect with her on LinkedIn, and learn more about her and her work at www.alexismorillo.com.
Viral Trends
Is My Intense Skin Care Routine Ruining My Sex Life?
“My boyfriend is like, ‘You look like you’re out of a scene of a scary movie.’”
Holiday Gifting
These 10 Holiday Gift Ideas Are Simple But Incredible
For your sibling, bestie, or coworker.
Bustle's Most Wanted Awards
The 16 Coolest Tech Gifts To Snag For Your Loved Ones
That friend of yours who’s always got the newest iPhone? This one’s for them.
Shooting Your Shot
TikToker Delaney Rowe Doesn’t Mind A DM Slide
“I do have a personality that exists outside the stuff that I put out online.”
Bros & The Cosmos
Meet The Star Boys
Is knowledge of the universe the antidote to toxic masculinity? These men seem to think so.
Clink!
You’re Probably A Beer Girl Too
To better understand the historically negative connotation with women who prefer beer, I tried the personality on for size.
Astrology
I Got A Birth Chart Reading To Help Ease My Financial Anxiety
I’ll be marking my calendar for three specific astrological moments.
Make It Make Cents
My Roommate Makes A Ton Of Money But Only Buys One-Ply Toilet Paper
How do I confront her while keeping the peace in our household?
Web Culture
OK, So, Here’s Why Every Video Starts The Same Way Now
Your TikTok and Instagram feeds are full of content using these subtle tricks. It’s not a coincidence.
Web Culture
The Art Of The "Hard Relaunch"
How influencers who went through very public breakups told their loyal followers that they got back with their ex.
Viral
Clutch Your Pearls, Millennials, People Are Calling Forever 21 “Vintage” Now
A Zillennial grapples with their mortality thanks to a viral Depop listing.
Extremely Online
Is Pinterest The Golden Retriever Of Social Media?
In an online sea of needlessly hot takes, the photo-saving platform is a welcomed reprieve.
Make It Make Cents
My Boyfriend’s Annoying Comments About Money Are A Turn-Off
It’s gotten so bad that I got a Nespresso so that I wouldn’t have to deal with him picking on how many teaspoons of coffee I used.
Viral
This Viral Hinge Prompt “Hack” Actually Isn’t A Good Idea
One user purposely edited their answers to be basic and got an influx of matches. You probably shouldn’t follow suit.
Bustle Exclusive
Bridgerton’s Luke Newton Teases Season 3’s “Ramped Up” Romance
“It feels like everyone this season has just been hit with a love stick.”
Extremely Online
Great Day For Annoying People — You're Just A "Yapper" Now
After a year of girl-ifying every trend, users online are continuing to rebrand with cutesy terms.
Make It Make Cents
I Can't Remember The Last Time I Spent Under $1,000 On A Friend's Wedding
How do I let go of my resentment?
Girls' Trip
Are You The “Planner Friend” Or The “Venmo Friend”?
Successful group trips have two types of travelers. So please, for the sake of your friendships, know thyself.
We Asked, You Answered
The New Rules Of Money & Friendship
Nearly 250 Bustle readers weighed in on etiquette for Venmo requests, group vacation budgets, and salary differences.
I Don't
Stop Doing Wife Sh*t For Randos
In many relationships, there is a gray area when it comes to what perks should be given to a partner and when. There shouldn’t be.
