Spend 24 Hours With Princess Reema Nahar Al Saud

Come along as we follow a busy work day in the life of young fashion designer Princess Reema Nahar Al Saud

I wake up at 9:00 am; I check my phone and browse the latest news while sipping some black coffee. Meanwhile, the work at my atelier would have already begun, so I head there immediately. I do not have much time in the morning, so I prefer to wear formal and practical clothes, such as simple suits and jumpsuits; they are convenient and do not require a long time to coordinate. I also accentuate my looks with some jewellery like rings and long necklaces. Although I prefer black in my daily outfits, I tend to choose white and pastel colours for my abayas, because they are best suited to our hot weather.

I have a quick breakfast as soon as I get to the office at 10:00 am, then I start my work mostly by drawing designs, before my assistant fills me in on my meetings and daily schedule.

At 3:00 pm, I have a small salad for lunch at work. Before meeting with clients, I make sure to go home and change to fit the nature of these meetings. I only wear make-up for meetings, and I avoid it if I don’t have any scheduled. I always choose a simple and soft look with a nude lipstick and a light-pink blush, with nothing more than black mascara on my eyes.

For me, there is no set time for the end of the working day, and most days I get home at 8:00 pm. No matter how late I stay out, I make sure to spend the rest of the day with my family and to enjoy some time with them during dinner. While I value family relationships, I rarely find enough time for that; especially that my eponymous brand, which I launched back in 2019, is still in its start-up phase. Although it originated in Beirut, the brand’s current headquarters and atelier are now located in Riyadh, and I am incredibly grateful for that. My work is seasonal in nature; during some months, I find enough time to exercise with my personal trainer, as I determine with her the optimal time to exercise, whether in the morning before work or in the evening. I prefer sports that improve my fitness, such as cardio and other exercises. As for my diet, it is based on salads and grilled food, and I don’t really like to eat rice and pasta.

I start getting ready for bed at 11:00 pm; I wash my face with Clinique Facial Cleanser, then I apply the brand’s toner. I also make sure to use rose water before bed. This has been my routine for years, especially since rose water suits my skin very well. I finish my skincare routine with a moisturising cream from La Mer. I fall asleep watching TV every night; I like watching cartoons before bed, like Disney movies, or any movie I’ve seen before. At this point, I prefer watching programmes that don’t require concentration to help me fall into a deep sleep.

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