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.

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.

By Alexis Morillo

Extremely Online

I Ate The Viral Chamoy Pickle So You Don't Have To

Red 40 with a side of pickle coming right up.

By Alexis Morillo

Extremely Online

Pookie Is Looking Absolutely Fire Today

A conversation with two chronically online editors.

By Alexis Morillo and Sarah Ellis

Shooting Your Shot

Brooke Schofield Wishes She Got The Ick More Easily

The content creator isn’t shy about looking for a serious relationship.

By Alexis Morillo

So Thirsty

You Are What You Drink Out Of

Long before Stanleys went viral, other cups were all the rage.

By Alexis Morillo

Are You Mad At Me?

“Ok.” Is Tearing The Family Group Chat Apart

Sorry, your parents will never understand why it stresses you out.

By Alexis Morillo

Extremely Online

The Top 10 Most Unhinged Things Men Did Online This Year

Ranked by level of chaos.

By Alexis Morillo

Extremely Online

It Was Only A Matter Of Time Until We Started Putting Bows On Our Food

Girl dinner is getting a coquette makeover.

By Alexis Morillo

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."

By Alexis Morillo

ILY, But…

The New Rules For The Family Group Chat

Sorry, your significant other has no business being there.

By Alexis Morillo

Extremely Online

The End-Of-Year Wrapped Stats We Actually Want

Give the people what they want.

By Alexis Morillo

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.

By Alexis Morillo

Bustle's Most Wanted Awards

The 14 Coolest Tech Gifts You Can Buy This Year

Make screen time less boring.

By Alexis Morillo

Food Trends

Popcorn Bucket Merch Is Peak Loud Luxury

It's the new ludicrously capacious bag.

By Alexis Morillo

Let's Eat

10 Holiday Hosting Tips From TikTok's Favorite Private Chefs

Including a budget-friendly tablecloth alternative that’s actually more fun than the original.

By Alexis Morillo

Shooting Your Shot

TikToker Brynne Marie Is Done Kissing & Telling To Her Followers

The #BeautyTok queen is open about her sexuality and skincare routine, but future relationships are off the table.

By Alexis Morillo

Astrology

The '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Song Each Zodiac Sign Will Relate To

*Swiftly adds to queue.*

By Hannah Orenstein, Alexis Morillo and Jillian Giandurco

Cabs Are Here

The Secret To Great Reality TV? Look To New Jersey

In 2009 and 2010, the Garden State premiered a spate of culture-defining shows. The rest of the country is still catching up.

By Alexis Morillo

Viral

Alix Earle’s Podcast Covers Way More Than Her TikTok GRWMs

Expect untold stories of her hush-hush dating life.

By Alexis Morillo

Friendship Reboot

The New Rules Of Friendship Online

Including what to do if your friends send you the worst memes.

By Alexis Morillo