Alana Bracken

Alana Bracken is the Associate Manager of Strategy for Bustle Digital Group’s lifestyle brands (Bustle, Romper, Elite Daily, The Zoe Report, and NYLON). Prior to BDG, she worked in the digital marketing space as a strategist and writer, and was Associate Editor of Long Island Pulse, where she oversaw the print magazine’s Trendspotting, Interiors, and Food & Drink verticals. Alana’s bylines have also appeared in Parents.com and multiple Modern Luxury properties. She has a bachelor’s degree from the Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California, where she was an award-winning producer of Annenberg Media’s radio news show, From Where We Are. She also has a dual degree in Linguistics, which still comes in handy when explaining to her friends the etymology of "cheugy," or any of TikTok's other latest slang. Outside of work, you’ll likely find Alana walking thirty blocks to save the subway fare, only to spend an unreasonable amount on an oat milk latte from the latest trendy coffee shop. In another life, she was also a champion-level Irish dancer and still has the travel bug that she caught after years of traveling internationally for competitions.

Live In An IRL Rom-Com

How To Recreate 'The Holiday's Aesthetic In Your Dorm — All Year Long

Who says you can't have Nancy Meyers’ taste on a college budget?

By Alana Bracken
Future Faves

13 Books By Gen Z Authors That’ll Take Over Your FYP

Add these 2024 releases to your TBR list.

By Alana Bracken
Exclusive

Nadya Okamoto Is A Big Believer In Sending That Cold Email

The August co-founder and influencer shares her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

By Alana Bracken
Tip Included

I Go To Paris All The Time & These Are The Best Ways To Spend A Weekend

Between the Eras Tour and the Olympics, all eyes are on the City of Lights.

By Alana Bracken
Deck The Halls

How To Transform Your Dorm Room Into A Holiday Wonderland

Your guide to festive vibes on a budget.

By Alana Bracken
Stealth Wealth

I Tried 3 Quiet Luxury Thrift Bundles From TikTok For $100 Each

It was a masterclass in Sofia Richie style.

By Alana Bracken
Getting The Bid

A Rush Coach Shares Her Secrets For Getting Your Dream House

Her goal: to score every client that coveted “Rush Crush” status.

By Alana Bracken
Home

How To Decorate Your Dorm Like 'The Sex Lives of College Girls'

The show’s production designer gives her recs for a stylish and cozy space.

By Alana Bracken
Exclusive

How 'The Sex Lives Of College Girls' Nailed Its Dorm Decor

The show's production designer shares her secrets for creating a cute, livable space for Kimberly, Whitney, Bela, and Leighton.

By Alana Bracken
Lifestyle

Elite Daily Editors React To Spotify Wrapped's Audio Day

Spotify did our editors so dirty this year.

By Alana Bracken
Shopping

Inside Harry Styles’ Pleasing’s Super Magic Holiday Pop-Up

I can’t get the merch off my mind.

By Alana Bracken
Live Shows

6 “Golden” Moments From Harry’s Opening Night In New York

Madison Square Garden is now Harry’s house!

By Alana Bracken
Experiences

8 Things To Do In Palm Springs During Coachella 2022 And Beyond

From lounging poolside to hikes in the scenic mountainside, Palm Springs has tons to offer.

By Alana Bracken
Coachella

8 Coachella 2022 Art Installations That Make For IG-Worthy Photo Opps

Because were you really at Coachella if you don't have the pics to prove it?

By Alana Bracken
Experiences

I Went To Harry Styles' Pleasing Polish Bar, And It's Beautifully Trippy

A free mani between sets? Golden.

By Alana Bracken
Festivals

Harry Styles' Epic Coachella Set Included Shania Twain, Plus Two New Songs

The duo sang her classic hit, “Man! I Feel Like A Woman!”

By Alana Bracken
Exclusive

Conan Gray’s Coachella Debut Is Coming Up Roses

Gray chats about his new album 'Superache,' Coachella, and his bestie Olivia Rodrigo.

By Alana Bracken