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Knitting My Own Clothes Let Me See My Body Clearly

"There is such power in creating something designed to fit only you. It’s a quiet fuck-you to any clothing company or magazine or person that’s ever made you feel less." An excerpt from Alanna Okun's essay collection The Curse of the Boyfriend Sweater.
Alanna Okun • 7 months ago

33 DIY Gifts That'll Make People Say "You MADE That?!"

It's the thought that counts, but you may as well make it cute too.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

Here's The Perfect Way To Welcome 2017

A rememberlutions jar is a fantastic alternative (or addition!) to New Year's resolutions.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

How Many Extremely 2016 Trends Did You Participate In?

What do you mean, they don't make rose gold cactus-shaped pool floaties?!?
Alanna Okun • One year ago

IMO, Early December Is The Best Time To Start New Year's Resolutions

In praise of the early-December start date.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

Show Us An Unintentionally Hilarious Letter To Santa

"Dear Satan..."
Alanna Okun • One year ago

19 Totally R-Rated Holiday Cards

I saw Mommy [redacted] Santa Claus...
Alanna Okun • One year ago

18 Products The World Never Asked For

"It's like underpants, but for wine."
Alanna Okun • One year ago

21 Gifts You Should Probably Just Keep For Yourself

Nobody deserves a Viking drinking horn quite like you do.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

Where Do You Stand On The Great Bed-Making Debate?

A spirited point-counterpoint.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

18 Gifts For The Laziest Person In Your Life

You're not lazy, you're just incredibly efficient.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

Here's What We Think Of The New Pokémon Game

Professor Kukui is slightly bae tbh.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

19 Delightful Harry Potter–Inspired Things For Your Office

Accio every cute notebook in existence.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

15 Ridiculous Life Hacks That Will Vastly Improve Your Day

All you need is 57 DVDs of "Click" and a dream.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

22 Underrated Products That'll Make Your Home So Much Better

Don't let anyone tell you that you don't deserve fancy-ass jars.
Alanna Okun • One year ago

Show Us A Mistake That Turned Out To Be Beautiful

Because no art (or anything else) is perfect.
Alanna Okun • 2 years ago

9 Incredible Bras That Are Saving Our Boobs Right Now

BuzzFeed editors give thanks for the support.
Nora Whelan • One year ago

24 Extremely Dope Halloween Pumpkins

Yer a pumpkin, Harry.
Alanna Okun • 2 years ago

Which Uncomfortably Sexual Halloween Costume Should You Wear?

Are you a sexy ear of corn or a sultry Spongebob?
Alanna Okun • 2 years ago

Show Us The Best Pumpkin You've Ever Decorated

It's not Halloween until you've plunged your hand into some pumpkin guts.
Alanna Okun • 2 years ago