My name is Letícia, but I like to be called Lelê . I'm an illustrator and tattoo artist, and I have a studio in Lisbon called Jardim Ecotattoo , where we only use vegan materials and biodegradable plastics. I'm inspired by both nature and the special people who cross my path, and I feel grateful to be able to do what I love in an eco-conscious way, respecting and honoring our home 🌎.
TO BE
Zodiac sign : Cancer
Season: Spring
One color: Dark purple
A book: Paradise It's the others - Valter Hugo Mãe
A film: Medianeiras
A song: Maresia - Adriana Calcanhotto
An object: Pencil
Favorite place in the world: Inside an airplane .
TO CREATE
Who and what inspires you? The shapes and textures of nature, the words I read and hear, the people and objects around me.
What else do you need to create? Some ceramic pieces that I'm working on in here.
How to maintain creativity: Don't be afraid to experiment, to make mistakes, to try again.
TO LIVE
First thing to do when I wake up: Brush my teeth , wash my face, and apply my new, fragrant MPL creams.
How to relax at the end of the day: Lounging on the sofa with a good book.
A place to disconnect: On the beach
Favorite physical exercise: Yoga
How do you relieve stress? I go for a run.
A woman who inspires you: My friend Cátia Costa
NOURISH
Your ideal diet is… Vegan, with as little processed food as possible, lots of salad, fruits and sauces.
What you should always have in your fridge: Frozen bananas and plant-based milk to invent new smoothie combinations.
Dinner-saving recipe: Rice with curry grains
Favorite drink: Mango and lemon juice
Favorite snack: Bread with hummus or coffee with a muffin.
Favorite restaurant: Tantura Lisboa
TO CARE
An essential item of clothing: A pair of high-top Converse sneakers with stars that I've had since I was 18; they make me feel young and modern.
What's always in my beauty routine: Drinking lots of water and applying creams to my tattoos.
Favorite MPL'beauty product: Creativity Protein and Revitalizing Serum
How do you feel most beautiful? When I manage to maintain a routine of waking up early, doing yoga or going for a run, and having time to get ready calmly – days that start like that give me energy, make me feel more beautiful, and will certainly be good days.
