My name is JoanaI live in Lisbon with my husband, my one-year-old baby and my two dogs Miu and Billie. My life has taken many twists and turns, I started out studying law but then decided to start again and study fashion. I've always had a more creative streak that wasn't satisfied with a life sitting in an office.

I lived in New York for three years while I did a postgraduate degree in Fashion Business and started to create my dream brand a SIGH. I came back to Portugal to launch my luggage brand, but then I discovered that I loved photography and filming, so I started helping my friends' brands and ended up working full time as a photographer and videographer for some of the brands I admire the most. It's been a super challenging experience that has brought me many people I already consider friends, many lessons and a lot of inspiration. 

Last year my daughter was born and everything changed, priorities shifted and once again I was supported and inspired by the women around me to get back on track with my projects and dreams while I watch my baby grow. I don't know what I'll be doing tomorrow but I do know that these challenges and constant changes have been a great way to feel that I'm always learning, always growing. 

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Sign: Sagittarius

Season: Autumn

A color: Dry Green

A book: Wuthering Heights, by Emily Bronte

A movie: Into the wild

A song: Sigh no more - Mumford and sons

A podcast - The Rewatchables

An object: Beautiful candles

Favorite place in the world: Lake Powell in Utah

CREATE

Who or what inspires you? Sculptors and photographers I discover on Pinterest

What have you yet to create? SO much, but more specifically a good clutch.

How to stay creative: Lots of research, time and silence

LIVING

First thing to do when you wake up: Fill my baby with kisses and tickles.

How to relax at the end of the day: A good playlist and a long bath

A place to switch off: My garden with a book in my hand

Favorite physical exercise: Anything that involves weights!

How you release stress: Physical exercise and four-hour dinners with friends.

A woman who inspires you: Georgia O'keeffe

NUTRIR

Your ideal diet is: anything with Asian flavors

What you always have in the fridge: soy sauce and butter

Dinner-saver recipe: Chicken with onion soup and cream

Favorite drink: Spicy Margaritas

Favorite snack: Vinegar and salt potato French fries

Favorite restaurant: So many, but at the moment Paco Moustaches, Afuri e Java

Favorite cookbooks: 5 Ingredients - Quick & Easy Foodby Jamie Oliver and Gok Cooks Chinesefrom Gok Wan

CARE

Icon of beauty: Florence Welch

An essential piece of clothing: A perfect white t-shirt. In summer on its own and in winter under a cardigan.

What's not missing from your beauty routine: a good cleanser!

Favorite MPL'beauty product: Detox Serum e Balm Puro Solwonderful smell :)

How do you feel prettier? Tanned, clean and moisturized skin