How can I introduce you to my good friend Patrícia?
For those of you who don't know, she is the face, energy and soul behind the Vintage Bazaar, the brand I've been wearing for so many years... I can say that I'm one of the "vintage" VB girls ;)
Our story is funny. I always bought clothes from Vintage Bazaar, I liked everything there. The brand was national and very close to home, in Santo Amaro de Oeiras. Those were different times, and with another cookbook coming out and lots of TV appearances, I decided to take a chance and contact the brand directly to see if they could support me. And I can say that it's been more than 10 years of partnership, with a lot of respect, friendship and affection.
What I didn't expect was to love the owner so much (and all the wonderful women who are or have been there). Patrícia is the ultimate inspiration for me. She's the entrepreneur I aspire to be and she's the one I call when I need some help with my business. She's a friend who has always supported me in good times and bad. She has always been by my side and, quite frankly, I don't know if I would have been able to overcome some of my setbacks if it hadn't been for her unconditional friendship.
I love her story. How through her inner strength she has achieved everything she has. You can read more about her journey here. If there is a woman with a big "M" it is undoubtedly my friend Patricia ❤ I hope you enjoy getting to know her better!
SER
Sign: Libra
Season: Autumn
A color: I don't. I have phases. I like all colors.
A book: Candles Burn Until the Endby Sándor Márai
A movie: Anyone with Meryl Streep. But if I have to choose one, I'll choose Krammer vs..
A song: Gravityby John Mayer
A podcast: The beauty of small things, Bernardo Mendonça
An object: Pen
Favorite place in the world: Costa Vicentina
CREATE
Who and what inspires you? I'm inspired by people and their unique lives, sincere affection, the courage to take risks, the ability to value and verbalize those around us - and love, always.
What do you still have to create? I have no idea. Creativity is, more often than not, a spontaneous and unpredictable process. Restlessness is part of me.
How to maintain creativity: Being active, open, curious and, above all, knowing that creativity comes without pressure or expectations, without labels or criteria.
LIVING
First thing to do when you wake up: I love to start the day practicing yoga
How to relax at the end of the day: A glass of red wine by the fire
A place to switch off: In front of the sea
Favorite physical exercise: Walking
How you release stress: Loud music, preferably good rock, and dance like nobody's watching. If you're lucky, you can also shout the lyrics.
A woman who inspires you: So many, immense really. I have a deep admiration for the incredibly powerful strength of women. My mother is one of the women I admire most.
NUTRITION
Your ideal diet is...: Mediterranean.
What you always have in the fridge: Eggs, cheese, salad and fruit.
Dinner-saver recipe: Pasta
Favorite drink: Mint, ginger and lemon tea. And wine.
Favorite snack: Nuts.
Favorite restaurant: Pont'a Péin Aljezur
Favorite cookbooks: Do Ottolenghi
CARE
Icon of beauty: My mother and grandmother.
An essential piece of clothing: Jeans
What's not missing from your beauty routine: Moisturize the body.
Favorite MPL'beauty product: I'm a real fan of serumsand Sea Body Oil and Regenerating Repair Balm and make-up remover oil
How do you feel most beautiful? Doing my best.
