Alanna Okun
Senior editor, noted cactus-killer.
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
• 9 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
• 2 years ago
IMO, Early December Is The Best Time To Start New Year's Resolutions
In praise of the early-December start date.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
18 Products The World Never Asked For
"It's like underpants, but for wine."
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
21 Gifts You Should Probably Just Keep For Yourself
Nobody deserves a Viking drinking horn quite like you do.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
Where Do You Stand On The Great Bed-Making Debate?
A spirited point-counterpoint.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
18 Gifts For The Laziest Person In Your Life
You're not lazy, you're just incredibly efficient.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
Here's What We Think Of The New Pokémon Game
Professor Kukui is slightly bae tbh.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
19 Delightful Harry Potter–Inspired Things For Your Office
Accio every cute notebook in existence.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years ago
15 Ridiculous Life Hacks That Will Vastly Improve Your Day
All you need is 57 DVDs of "Click" and a dream.
Alanna Okun
• 2 years 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
• 2 years 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
• 2 years ago