Professionally: I'm Carol Melo , a model for over a decade. I divide my life between Brazil and Portugal, passionate about my profession and proud of the path I've built. Fashion is my place, where I put all my dedication, discipline, and ambition. I continue to dream big, always seeking new challenges and achievements, because I believe that success is built with consistency and authenticity.
Personally: I am a sensitive and reserved woman, constantly on a path of self-discovery. I find inspiration in transformative readings, in spending time with family and friends, and in the simplicity of life. I strive to live lightly and meaningfully, aligning my essence with my values and also with my work.
TO BE
Zodiac sign: Gemini
Season: summer
One color: green
A book: Women Who Run With the Wolves (Clarissa Pinkola Estés)
A movie: The Notebook
A song: Carolina by Seu Jorge
A podcast: In the spirit of Jay Shetty
An object: My planner/diary.
Favorite place in the world: Brazil
TO CREATE
Who and what inspires you? Mothers, authentic women who follow their hearts, nature, and everything that conveys truth.
What else do you want to create? So many things, personal projects that uniquely connect fashion, beauty, and health.
How to maintain creativity? By being close to nature, traveling, observing simple details, and living new experiences.
TO LIVE
First thing to do when you wake up: Take a deep breath, give thanks, and drink water.
How to relax at the end of the day: Taking a long bath and watching a series with my boyfriend.
A place to disconnect: Beach/countryside.
Preferred physical exercise : Functional exercises and walking.
How I relieve stress: Dancing alone around the house when no one is there or writing in my journal.
A woman who inspires you: Gisele Bündchen for her naturalness, strength, and connection with nature.
NOURISH
Your ideal diet is... Natural, colorful and full of freshness, lots of fruits, vegetables and light foods.
What you always have in the fridge: Salad/eggs and melon.
Dinner-saving recipe: Fresh salad.
Favorite drink: Cappuccino with plant-based milk.
Favorite snack: Cashew nuts.
Favorite restaurant: Grecco Atibaia (Brazil) / Brilhante Lisboa.
Favorite cookbooks: 100 vegetarian dishes with 5 ingredients - MARABOUT.
TO CARE
Beauty icons: Brigitte Bardot , for her timeless femininity. And Cindy Crawford , for her natural beauty and charisma.
An essential piece of clothing: A flowy black dress.
What's always present in her beauty routine: Washing her face thoroughly and sunscreen .
Favorite MPL'beauty product: The entire RADIANT range, from essence to hydration.
How do you feel most beautiful? After a day at the beach or waterfall (lake), with radiant and healthy skin. Natural hair and a healthy appearance.
