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
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.
Extremely Online
I Ate The Viral Chamoy Pickle So You Don't Have To
Red 40 with a side of pickle coming right up.
Extremely Online
Pookie Is Looking Absolutely Fire Today
A conversation with two chronically online editors.
Shooting Your Shot
Brooke Schofield Wishes She Got The Ick More Easily
The content creator isn’t shy about looking for a serious relationship.
So Thirsty
You Are What You Drink Out Of
Long before Stanleys went viral, other cups were all the rage.
Are You Mad At Me?
“Ok.” Is Tearing The Family Group Chat Apart
Sorry, your parents will never understand why it stresses you out.
Extremely Online
The Top 10 Most Unhinged Things Men Did Online This Year
Ranked by level of chaos.
Extremely Online
It Was Only A Matter Of Time Until We Started Putting Bows On Our Food
Girl dinner is getting a coquette makeover.
Shooting Your Shot
On TikTok, Kaitlin Reagan Gets Vulnerable About Dating After Loss
"I don't have time to have a surface-level date. I want to sit down and pick somebody's brain."
ILY, But…
The New Rules For The Family Group Chat
Sorry, your significant other has no business being there.
Extremely Online
The End-Of-Year Wrapped Stats We Actually Want
Give the people what they want.
Is This A Microphone For Ants?
Pass Me The Tiny Mic (So I Can Throw It In The Trash)
Once unique, this TikTok trend has crossed over into cringe.
Bustle's Most Wanted Awards
The 14 Coolest Tech Gifts You Can Buy This Year
Make screen time less boring.
Food Trends
Popcorn Bucket Merch Is Peak Loud Luxury
It's the new ludicrously capacious bag.
