Juggling a newborn, a 3 year old and running a business! We talk to Desert Rose Boutique owner, Ria Calvert
Desert Rose – A new womenswear Boutique Located In Barsha, Dubai is owned By British Expat, Designer & Mother of two, Ria Calvert. We spoke to her about her business, Dubai life and being a working Mum!
Desert Rose Specialises in Selling high quality items at reasonable prices, also stocking reputable, local swimwear & Beachwear brands in store.
Desert Rose also retails online & ships worldwide. And once the MISS DUBAI App has launched, our MISS DUBAI users will receive a special discount exclusive just for you.
www.desertrosedubai.com
@desert_rose_dubai
“There’s nothing like women supporting women, especially in today’s society where a lot more women are now starting their own businesses! It always helps to have a strong girl gang behind you! “
What made you want to move to Dubai and how long have you lived here? I’ve lived in Dubai for 7 years this year. Emirates Is what brought me here in 2013 – I worked as Cabin crew until 2015!
Tell us how you got involved with fashion? – I studied fashion since leaving High school, I done fashion design in college then moved on to fashion communication in University back in the UK then all of my jobs prior to moving to Dubai were also in the fashion industry – From working for companies such as Reiss & being a buyer for Smaller Boutiques! I’ve dabbled in all sorts of fashion related roles and it just never gets boring to me!
What’s it like being a working mum? – Busy! Haha I was a stay at home Mum for 3 years with my first born & now I have a newborn and the business, So it’s about to get a whole lot busier! But it’s really rewarding for me juggling things I love! Coming from very hard working parents It’s important to me that our kids have great work ethic so I want to lead by example!
What advice would you give to your younger self? Stop trying to grow up so quickly little lady…slow down and enjoy the journey your about to embark on because, it’s one of a kind! Oh & Your not fat – Your going to want that booty back when your 30!