Hi loves,
Before we get into it, I just have to say: today is my birthday! I'm so excited. I love birthdays more than any other moment except Christmas. It feels magical, and a time of rebirth. If you're reading this, consider yourself part of my celebration, there’s cake in this corner of the internet, babe.
Now, let's talk about love.
We're in the month of love. Every year around this time, everything starts to feel very… loud. Couples everywhere. Perfect date nights. Giant bouquets of roses. Luxury gifts. Surprise trips. Social media timelines full of highlight reels that make love look like a competition. If we're being honest, it can make us feel a little bad.
Maybe you're single. Maybe you're not. Maybe your boyfriend didn't show up with a huge bouquet like your favorite influencer's boyfriend did.
But maybe he cooked you the most thoughtful meal. Maybe he wrote you a letter. Maybe he made you something with his own hands. Maybe he’s a bit quieter, his love language looking like a car serenade, washing dishes after you cook him dinner, pumping your gas and holding your heavy patiently things while you shop.
When did love become this performative, mercantilistic thing? When did it turn into a scoreboard of who received the biggest gift?
That's not love.
Last week on the blog we talked about love languages and how to apply them to yourself.
It's not about what your partner gives you. It's about the intention behind it. It's about feeling seen. It's about knowing that love is practiced daily, not just performed on Valentine's Day.
To my girls in their single era, this is for you too.
Being single doesn't mean being without love. You have friends. You have family. You have yourself. You can spend Valentine's Day with your girls, with your dog, with your favorite comfort food, watching your favorite movie in bed. You can take yourself out. You can buy your own flowers. You can reinforce the relationship you have with you.
Valentine's Day shouldn't be a day to measure what others give you. It should be a day to reinforce love in all its forms.
Romantic love. Friendship love. Self love. Real love isn't a performance. It's intention. It's presence. It's everyday care.
Let's celebrate that instead.
Before we dive into this week’s news, we have something very special to share…
We’re hosting our second event!!!
We’ll be making pasta from scratch together, then sitting down to a beautiful three-course meal. An afternoon to celebrate womanhood, share stories, build community, network, drink wine, and enjoy truly good food around one big table.
It’s about meaningful conversations and that kind of energy that reminds you why being a woman is magic, and why spaces like this matter so much.
We cannot wait to gather with you.
THIS WEEK’S MOOD <3
♡ This Week's Mood ♡
Falling in love with Wuthering Heights
My inner teenager is so excited for Hilary Duff's global tour
Working nonstop and planning our pasta event
Business & Marketing
McDonald's Teases a Drake Meal as Pop Culture Meets Fast Food. McDonald's is reportedly planning a new meal inspired by Drake, continuing its streak of celebrity collaborations that blend music, culture, and mainstream brand engagement. Another example of how experiential partnerships are shaping marketing beyond traditional ads.
Food Is the New Status Symbol Thanks to Luxury Grocery Stores. Luxury grocery stores like Erewhon and Meadow Lane are redefining everyday shopping by turning food into a fashion-level flex. According to The Wall Street Journal, these high-end markets blend curated aesthetics, premium pricing, and exclusive products to create an experience that feels closer to luxury retail than a traditional supermarket. In a culture where lifestyle is everything, what you put in your basket is becoming just as telling as what you wear.
Cardi B Enters Beauty With Girl Good Beauty Haircare Launch. Cardi B is expanding her influence into the beauty industry with Grow Good Beauty, a haircare brand aimed at celebrating personal expression and style. Another celebrity-to-founder move worth watching.
Culture & Lifestyle
Hilary Duff Announces Her 2026 Global Tour. Hilary Duff is officially heading back on tour in 2026, marking a major return to the stage for the multi-hyphenate star. The global tour will celebrate her music career, blending nostalgic fan favorites with newer material. Social media is already buzzing.
Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi's Wuthering Heights Is Dominating the Conversation .The modern adaptation of the Emily Brontë classic opened widely on February 13, 2026, and has been causing a stir at the box office and across social media.
Nudestix and Fellini Coffee Team Up for a Pop-Up Café Experience. Canadian makeup brand Nudestix partnered with Fellini Coffee to launch a pop-up café blending beauty, lifestyle, and coffee culture into one experience. Another brand betting on IRL moments over digital-only marketing.
Tech & Leadership
Oura Files Patent for Ring-Controlled AR Smart Glasses. Oura is thinking beyond the ring. The company filed a patent for AR smart glasses that would display real-time health data in your field of view, controlled through ring-based gestures. It's only a patent for now, and it's unclear whether Oura would build the glasses or partner with existing AR players.
L'Oréal Signals Interest in Gucci Beauty License. L'Oréal has reportedly expressed interest in securing early access to the Gucci beauty license, according to Cosmetics Business. The move would position the French beauty giant to potentially take over future rights tied to Gucci's fragrance and cosmetics division. A signal of continued consolidation in the global beauty industry, where heritage fashion houses and major cosmetics conglomerates compete for long-term licensing power.
MrBeast Acquires Gen Z Banking App Step to Expand Into Fintech. MrBeast's company, Beast Industries, has acquired Step, a Gen Z-focused finance app that helps young people build credit, manage money, and save. This signals creator-driven brands expanding into real-world financial services beyond content and consumer products. A big move worth paying attention to.
The Bigger Pattern We're Watching
Food and wellness are becoming the new status symbols
Celebrity-to-founder moves keep accelerating
Brands are betting on IRL experiences over digital-only marketing
Nostalgia is driving major cultural moments
Creators are building empires beyond content, into fintech and infrastructure
The beauty and tech industries are consolidating fast
THE MHOB PODCAST
EPISODE OF THE WEEK
In this conversation:
Dating in your thirties means everyone's in wildly different places, some have kids, some are divorced, and income gaps can be massive for the first time
The pandemic left people craving connection but burned out on casual dating culture
Actions speak louder than words. If you're always initiating, pull back and see if they match your energy
Dating apps are going out of style as people seek intentional connections through social clubs and platforms that skip the swiping
You can't truly test a relationship until you've seen how someone handles conflict and hard emotions
Personality compatibility, shared values, and aligned life goals matter more than attraction or status when building something that lasts
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