Alyssa Lapid is a Staff Writer at Bustle, where she covers a variety of topics under fashion — including the latest from fashion week, profiles of stylish celebs, the most in-demand bags, red carpet moments, and sometimes, even Carrie Bradshaw’s best looks. Prior to working with the fashion team, she was an entertainment writer at Bustle, covering celebrity news and buzzy releases and conducting artist interviews.
She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and her work has appeared in Architectural Digest, Self, iD, Cultured, and Repeller, among others. She previously worked for Brides and was part of the pioneering team that launched Vogue Philippines.
She grew up in the Philippines and can tell you all the best Filipino dishes to try and local spots to include in your travel plans. When she’s not listening to BTS or rewatching Gilmore Girls and Harry Potter, she’s hanging out with her Shih Tzus and masking.
You can find Alyssa on Twitter and Instagram @alyssalapid.
Celebrity Style
Olivia Rodrigo Was A Total Punk Princess In A Red-Hot Leather Bodysuit
You’ve never seen plunge this deep before.
Celebrity Style
Jennifer Lopez’s Bedazzled "Naked Dress" Was A Total Optical Illusion
The trompe l’oeil detail was a head-turner.
Secure The Bag
20 Bags You’ll See Everywhere In 2025, Especially On Your Fave Celebs
Rihanna, Dua Lipa, and Kendall Jenner have already cosigned a bunch of the silhouettes.
Celebrity Style
Khloé Kardashian’s Fiery Red Gown Was So Marilyn Monroe-Coded
Straight out of the Gentlemen Prefer Blondes playbook.
Celebrity Style
Selena Gomez’s “Vampire Dress” Was A Sculptural Masterpiece
It had a cheugy detail, too.
So Nostalgic
17 Years Ago, Serena Van Der Woodsen Wore Her Most NSFW ‘Fit Ever
This was probably the most inappropriate look out of Gossip Girl’s entire run.
Celebrity Style
Kim Kardashian Just Rocked 2025’s Biggest Lingerie Trend
It was so Carrie Bradshaw-coded.
Celebrity Style
Selena Gomez Used TikTok’s "Sandwich Method" To Style Her Sheer Top
Her version of date night dressing was effortlessly sleek.
Celebrity Style
Jenna Ortega’s Short Shorts Were Styled With A Blair Waldorf Fave
She even matched the ‘fit to her hair.
Style
Cottagecore Is Back For Spring 2025 & It's Spicier Than Ever
Behold, 12 of the most aesthetic outfits to shop — with a risqué twist.
Celebrity Style
Sofia Richie Rocked The No-Pants Trend In Her Latest Tommy Campaign
The queen of quiet luxury is back.
Celebrity Style
Kylie Jenner Sported The “Gen Z Tuck” In Her Model-Off-Duty Look
The generational debate sweeping TikTok is settled.
Celebrity Style
Rihanna Wore A Twist On Summer's Most Controversial Footwear Trend
Her toe jewelry was the cherry on top.
Style
Meet The Cutecore Dolls, The Latest Bag Charm Trend Cosigned By Rihanna
Plushies are fashion’s new it girls.
So Nostalgic
18 Years Ago, Heidi Klum Flaunted Butt Cleavage At The VS Fashion Show
Always a trendsetter.
Celebrity Style
Mille Bobby Brown’s Mob Wife Era Is Here & I’m Living For It
She wore three furry looks in one day.
Celebrity Style
Kim Kardashian’s $47K Plunging Dress Was A Piece Of Fashion History
She went deep into the archives for this one.
Celebrity Style
Elsa Hosk’s Coat Collection Is A Mix Of Loud & Quiet Luxury
She’s got range.
Celebrity Style
Kylie Jenner Bared Her Cleavage In Latex Dresses From Khy x POSTER GIRL
She’s never met a plunging ‘fit she didn’t like.
Celebrity Style
Sabrina Carpenter’s Boudoir-Inspired Looks Are Short N’ *Spicy*
She has really good bed chem.