Exotique : Boutique and Art Gallery

06/09/2026

Getting reading for our event this Thursday! If you want to read a sample of Kelly’s work, check out her blog post on Spoken Black Girl magazine’s website. If you have ever ask yourself: “why does it still feel like you’re performing wellness instead of living it?”

Then come hear Kelly talk about her book at Exotique on Thurs, June 11th at 6:30pm. It’s a free event, just reserve a seat on Eventbrite. Link in bio!

06/09/2026

Meet our models and drummer from our fashion parade this April!

Eagle Fashion Institute from NCCU and Jayah (Mooshi), Charles, Trevor and Amir showed up and showed out! Thank you so much for your time and talent!

Photos taken by the best:

06/03/2026

If you come to Exotique this week you might see Abundantly You by Kelly Ayana Nembhard bookmarked and laying in the corner of the register desk.

What I love about this book is how much care Kelly guides the reader. Even when it comes to reading the book she says “you don’t have to read this book cover to cover. Start with any article that speaks to where you are now. Take breaks to practice what resonates.”

In those few sentences, I already found an expectation I set for myself (read the entire book in 10 days) that was based on outside influence rather than want I wanted to do (read the book at my own pace).

So if you have read the whole book, just a section or haven’t read it at all, this event is for you.

Thursday June 11th from 6:30pm-8pm
Free, just reserve a seat on Eventbrite. Link in bio.

06/03/2026

If you come to Exotique this week you might see Abundantly You by Kelly Ayana Nembhard bookmarked and laying in the corner of the register desk.

What I love about this book is how much care Kelly guides the reader. Even when it comes to reading the book she says “you don’t have to read this book cover to cover. Start with any article that speaks to where you are now. Take breaks to practice what resonates.”

In those few sentences, I already found an expectation I set for myself (read the entire book in 10 days) that was based on outside influence rather than want I wanted to do (read the book at my own pace).

So if you have read the whole book, just a section or haven’t read it at all, this event is for you.

Thursday June 11th from 6:30pm-8pm
Free, just reserve a seat on Eventbrite. Link in bio.

05/29/2026

Author Signing and Reading at Exotique!

Thursday June 11th, 2026 from 6:30pm - 8pm EST
Free Event! Reserve a seat on Eventbrite. Link in Bio!

Kelly Ayana Nembhard is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach and energy healer. Her book Abundantly You: A Toolkit for Authentic Self-Care is “a grounded guide to self-care, healing, and living in alignment with your whole self”. Kelly will be sharing excerpts from her book and the inspiration behind her writing.

At a time when self care has become a commodity, “Abundantly You is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and cultivate self-care that honors your body, spirit, and lived experience.”

05/27/2026

Working on new display centered around Kelly Ayana Nembhard’s book Abundantly You: A Toolkit for Authentic Self-Care. Now in stock at Exotique: Boutique & Gallery.

“Whether you’re overwhelmed by stress, searching for purpose, or simply wanting to support your wellbeing, this book meets you where you are.”

If you are interested in learning more about this book, we are hosting an author reading and signing on Thursday June 11th. More information to come and link in bio!
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05/06/2026

Still reeling from our 20th Anniversary Celebration weekend! Here are some photos of the Friday evening event. Thank you to everyone who came and helped us make the night special, especially Lowell who serenaded us throughout the evening and Dare Kumolu-Johnson for these lovely pictures!

04/27/2026

Rethink exercise…

Zen Shimmies Bellydance class is every Wednesday at 6:30pm. Grab a bestie, water bottle, & make the most of Wednesdays! You hips will thank you! Don't forget to complete the liability waiver bf you come to class. ✨💃🏾🪷👑✨

04/25/2026

DAY 20 FINALE

To the Exotique community; thank you, thank you, thank you! Let’s party!