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doriaadouke

🖌️ French artist & writer in London
Chic self‑care for Black women
Wellness guide, planner & illustrated rituals
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She doesn’t argue. She selects. Not everything de

She doesn’t argue. She selects.

Not everything deserves access. Not everyone deserves proximity.

“I’m not picky. I just have standards.”

And suddenly… that eliminates a lot.

The last-minute plans.
The inconsistent energy.
The situations that feel “almost right” but never quite aligned.

She doesn’t chase clarity anymore. She is clarity.

The question was never “am I asking for too much?”
The question is: why was the bar ever that low?

Tell me… what’s one standard you refuse to lower anymore?

The colouring book is on sale. Click on the video

The colouring book is on sale.
Click on the video to buy.
##colouringbook #coloringbook

Paris doesn't impress her. It simply suits her. 🖤

Paris doesn't impress her.
It simply suits her. 🖤

#Amara #BlackWomenFashion #FashionIllustration #BlackWomenLifestyle #Afropolitan #BlackGirlsLuxury

Sunday is not a day off from her standards. 🕯️ Whi

Sunday is not a day off from her standards. 🕯️
While the world sleeps in — she lights the candle. Opens the planner. Sets the tone.
Not because she has to. Because this is what Monday feels like when Sunday was intentional.
Her Sunday. Non-negotiable.
✦ For women who refuse to let the week happen to them.
Shop the wellness planner. Link in bio.

#BlackGirlWellness #SundayRitual #blackwomenlifestyle

She doesn’t adjust… she selects, refines, elevates

She doesn’t adjust… she selects, refines, elevates.
Every detail reflects who she’s becoming, not what’s expected of her.

#parisvibes #softpower #blackgirlmagic #intentionalliving #elegance #curatedlife #selfworth #parisianstyle

Sneak peek 👀 I’m thinking about creating a new cal

Sneak peek 👀
I’m thinking about creating a new calendar
Theme: soft life
Calm, beauty, intention… every month
Would you buy this?
Comment “calendar” if you’re interested ✨

The ritual. Every morning. Without exception. 🕯️ E

The ritual. Every morning. Without exception. 🕯️
Eyes closed. Steam rising. Silence, chosen, not accidental.
She doesn't start her day.
She curates it.
This is what self-care looks like when it stops being a trend
and starts being a standard.
✦ For women who refuse to start their day on someone else's terms.
The Wellness Guide. Link in bio.

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#BlackGirlWellness #MorningRitual #SelfCare #IntentionalLiving #BlackWomenLifestyle #WellnessForWomen #BlackGirlMagic #MindfulMorning #SelfDiscipline #SlowMorning #BlackWomenWhoWork #Afropolitan #WellnessJourney #BlackGirlsLuxury #FrenchGirl #LuxuryLifestyle #BlackWomenOwned #HealthyHabits #MorningRoutine #BlackGirlsRock

While the world is rushing, panicking, and over-ex

While the world is rushing, panicking, and over-explaining, she is simply unbothered.

Not because life is perfect.
Because her standards are non-negotiable.

That's what self-discipline looks like when it's not dressed in hustle culture.
Quiet. Intentional. Immovable.

✦ What's on your agenda today?

#amara #doriaadouke #blackgirlwellness #selfcare #blackwomenlifestyle #blackwomenwhowork #afropolitan #afropolitanchic #parisianstyle #womenempowerment #luxurylifestyle #blackgirlsluxury #chicblackparisian

Meet Amara French. Afropolitan. Absolutely ulnbot

Meet Amara

French. Afropolitan. Absolutely ulnbothered.
The kind of woman who doesn't reinvent herself every season because she never stopped being herself.
"I am my priority. The rest adjusts."
Happy Spring Equinox. 🌸♈️

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#SpringEquinox #AriesSeason #MeetAmara #AfropolitanChic #BlackGirlLuxury #TheStandard #FrenchGirl

Enjoy your Sunday!

Enjoy your Sunday!

Growth can feel lonely. Sometimes we make ourselve

Growth can feel lonely. Sometimes we make ourselves smaller to stay comfortable, to avoid conflict, to keep relationships that no longer align. But you were not meant to dim your light just to be accepted.

If you’ve been feeling uncomfortable lately, maybe it’s not because you’re failing. Maybe it’s because you’ve evolved.

Be honest with yourself. Where are you still shrinking?

Drop a 💛 if you’re choosing expansion this season.

Dear February 💕, The month of love, softness, and

Dear February 💕,
The month of love, softness, and choosing yourself.

Whether you are celebrating romantic love, friendship, or self love, this is your reminder that love starts with you. Flowers fade, chocolates disappear, but taking care of your heart, your peace, and your joy lasts much longer.

This February, celebrate love in all its forms with meaningful art, thoughtful gifts, and gentle moments just for you.

Whether you are celebrating romantic love, friendship, or self-love, this is your reminder that love starts with you. Flowers fade, chocolates disappear, but taking care of your heart, your peace, and your joy lasts much longer.
Tag someone whose birthday is in February 💗

#valentinesdaygiftideas #valentinegift #selflovegift#valentinegiftsforher #valentinesdaygiftideas #valentinegift #selflovegift #blackwomenart

Take a deep breath. Set your intention for the wee

Take a deep breath.
Set your intention for the week.
Move with clarity, not pressure.

What you focus on grows.
What you believe becomes possible.

Save this affirmation and come back to it whenever you need grounding 💫

What intention are you setting for this week?

#affirmations #mondaymindset #selfgrowth #blackwomenwellness #manifestation #innerpeace #mindfulmonday #selfcarejourney

A gentle reminder: January doesn’t need to be perf

A gentle reminder: January doesn’t need to be perfect.

This is your permission to start slowly.

With the Wellness Planner, each month begins with space to reflect, set intentions, and check in with yourself without pressure.

You don’t need big goals. You just need clarity.
What’s one intention you’re holding for yourself this month?

The Wellness Planner is currently on sale for a limited time.
Start your year with support, not stress.

Shop the planner now: link in bio

Happy New Year 2026 ✨ A new chapter begins today.

Happy New Year 2026 ✨
A new chapter begins today. May this year bring gentler days, clearer minds, and the courage to choose yourself again and again. Take what you’ve learned, release what no longer fits, and step forward with intention, peace, and hope. You don’t need to rush, compare, or prove anything. Move at your own pace and trust that you are exactly where you need to be.

What intention are you setting for 2026?

As this year comes to a close, I’m choosing to pau

As this year comes to a close, I’m choosing to pause, breathe, and reflect. Each year has shaped us in different ways, with lessons, growth, and moments we’re ready to release. Today is about letting go of what no longer serves us and making space for peace, clarity, and new beginnings. We don’t have to carry everything forward. Some things are meant to stay in the past so we can step into the future lighter and more aligned.

What are you choosing to leave behind as you enter the new year?

“I’m not ready for the new year.” And honestly… yo

“I’m not ready for the new year.”
And honestly… you’re not alone.

2025 has been challenging for so many of us. Emotionally, financially, mentally. Some of us faced burnout, grief, job loss, uncertainty, or big life changes we didn’t ask for. Others spent the year just trying to survive, not thrive. And that’s okay.

If you’re feeling anxious about what’s next, fearing the worst, or carrying heaviness into the new year, please remember this: you don’t have to have it all figured out. A new year doesn’t demand perfection, productivity, or pressure. It offers possibility, healing, and a fresh chance to move at your own pace.

Take what you learned, leave what drained you, and step into the next chapter gently. Hope doesn’t mean everything will be easy. It means you are still here, still trying, still worthy of good things.

How are you really feeling about the new year? 🤍

Merry Christmas 🎄✨ Wishing you a peaceful and joyf

Merry Christmas 🎄✨
Wishing you a peaceful and joyful Christmas filled with love, rest, and meaningful moments. May this festive season bring warmth to your heart, time to slow down, and space to care for yourself and the people you love. Sending love, light, and positive energy to you and your family today.

#blackgirlchristmas #blackwomanchristmas #christmasillustrations

Protect your peace this festive season. #christma

Protect your peace this festive season.

#christmasillustration #blackwomanwellness #blackgirlmeditation #blackgirlyoga

If you know, you know 😌🎄 Drop a 😂 if this comic fe

If you know, you know 😌🎄
Drop a 😂 if this comic feels a little too real.
The shop is on a break but it's still time to buy the Christmas e-card, shop link in bio.

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