Meet Yemi Owoeye | Owner/Creative Director

We had the good fortune of connecting with Yemi Owoeye and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Yemi, is your business focused on helping the community? If so, how?
Astine Boutik helps the community by empowering women through style and confidence, creating connections around shared values like professionalism and elegance and supporting the local economy. We play a meaningful role in the community through creating jobs, education, and community-focused initiatives

We also contribute to women’s career readiness by making polished, long-lasting pieces more accessible, supporting interviews, promotions, and business visibility.

We affirm women who don’t see themselves represented in fast fashion, giving them a “home base” for their style because of our focus on timeless, high-quality, modest or elegant workwear.

We educate our followers using blogs, styling tips, and capsule-wardrobe guidance, helping women buy more intentionally instead of impulsively which in turn helps reduce waste, and save customers money over time by focusing on versatility and durability.

We partnered with Dress for Success Houston to provide training for women who are looking to start their own business giving them tips and resources on how to start.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Astine Boutik stands as a reflection of timeless sophistication and the modern woman’s pursuit of confidence through style. Established with a vision to redefine everyday elegance, our brand curates collections that balance contemporary design with classic refinement. Each piece is thoughtfully selected to empower women to express their individuality while maintaining a sense of effortless poise.

What distinguishes Astine Boutik is its commitment to intentional styling—merging quality craftsmanship with designs that transition seamlessly from professional settings to personal moments. Beyond fashion, the brand takes pride in fostering a sense of connection and community, where customers find not only clothing but also inspiration and confidence.

The journey to this point has been shaped by perseverance and purpose. Building a brand from the ground up required navigating challenges common to emerging businesses, from establishing trust in a competitive market to managing operations with integrity and vision. Through adaptability, strategic growth, and an unwavering dedication to excellence, Astine Boutik is evolving into a trusted destination for women who value grace and authenticity.

Each milestone has reinforced essential lessons: that consistency builds credibility, that listening to customers leads to evolution, and that success comes from staying true to one’s values.

At its core, Astine Boutik exists to celebrate women who embody strength, elegance, and purpose. The brand’s story is one of persistence, creativity, and the belief that true style begins with confidence.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Day 1 –
Morning/afternoon: Stroll Discovery Green and the surrounding downtown area, maybe join an audio walking tour to learn the city’s history.
Pop into nearby attractions like the Heritage Society or just enjoy the park and public art.
Lunch: Eat at The Grove, the glass-walled restaurant inside Discovery Green for a relaxed first meal with park views.
Afternoon: Walk over to the Downtown Aquarium area; ride a few attractions and explore the tanks, then grab a casual drink or snack at the Aquarium Restaurant for the underwater ambiance.​
Evening: Dress up and have dinner at Xochi for elevated Oaxacan cuisine and mezcal cocktails

Day 2 –
Morning: Head to the Museum District. Rotate through the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Museum of Natural Science, or The Menil Collection, depending on your friend’s interests.
Midday: Walk through McGovern Centennial Gardens and Hermann Park, maybe rent a pedal boat or just people‑watch.
Lunch: Grab something simple near the museums, then coffee at a local café.
Evening: Head to nearby Rice University loop for a walk or run, then find dinner in the area or back downtown.

Day 3 –
Morning: Drive to Space Center Houston for the must‑do NASA experience; take the tram tour and hit the main exhibits.​
Lunch: Eat onsite , try the “astronaut ice cream”.
Afternoon: Kemah Boardwalk for waterfront rides, snacks, and photos.​
Evening: Head back toward town and keep it low‑key with tacos or Tex‑Mex near home/hotel.

Day 4 –
Morning: Go shopping or window‑shopping at the Galleria/Uptown
Afternoon: Walk to Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park for photos under the iconic curved waterfall.​
Evening: Do a splurge dinner: BCN Taste & Tradition in Montrose for refined Spanish/Catalan and a special‑occasion vibe.
Or a top steakhouse like Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Galleria if the friend is a steak lover.

Day 5 –
Morning/afternoon: Explore Montrose: independent cafés, vintage shops, murals, and leafy residential streets.​
Optional art stop at The Menil Collection
Lunch: Try a local café or a neighborhood restaurant in Montrose.
Afternoon/evening (Heights): Head to The Heights for walkable streets, boutiques, and relaxed bars;
Dinner: a restaurant in the heights with some live music.

Day 6 –
Morning: Explore Buffalo Bayou Park: walk or bike the trails, check out skyline views, and look for the love lock bridge.​
Tour the underground cistern for something unusual and very photogenic.​
Lunch: Head downtown for a casual bite.
Afternoon: Chill time—maybe hotel pool, a nap, or light shopping.
Evening: Go for a dressed‑up dinner and night out downtown:
Dinner at Bungalow Downtown Dining (steaks, seafood, cocktails) or La Fisheria for Mexican coastal seafood.

Day 7 – Tex‑Mex, BBQ & Last Looks
Morning: Easy start—coffee and brunch somewhere near where the friend is staying.
Midday Tex‑Mex: Ninfa’s for their iconic fajitas, elote, and tres leches.
Afternoon BBQ or parks: The Pit Room in Midtown for some of the best BBQ in the country.
Evening: Casual farewell dinner at a neighborhood favorite or back to a spot the friend loved earlier in the week.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
My husband. He has been very supportive of my career move, providing mentorship, giving me tips and suggestions on how to improve and much more.

My friends, Amber Wilcots a realtor in the Houston area has provided tips to use for social media content and volunteered as my model.

Dress of Success Houston has provided a community to reach more women in the Houston area with my business skills, knowledge as well as opportunities.

Website: https://www.astineboutik.com

Instagram: @shopastine