Alyssa Lapid

Alyssa Lapid is a Staff Writer at Bustle. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and her work has appeared on Architectural Digest, Self, iD, 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-owned brands to shop and the best local places to vacation.

Her dream celebrity interviews are with BTS (solos or together) and Kristen Wiig. When she’s not listening to BTS or rewatching Gilmore Girls, she’s patiently waiting for the next seasons of Bling Empire and Selling Sunset.