Harlem Fashion Row's 15th Anniversary in Memphis, TN

 “If there is an opportunity that you want and do not see it, Create it.”  

-Brandice Daniels

…A woman of integrity, of fullness, of complete FAITH! A woman who had a dream and is helping others fulfill their own. A resource, a vessel. Living proof that if you see a need and want to make a difference, it CAN happen ❤️…

What is Harlem Fashion Row, and why?

The only New York agency that exclusively represents designers of color!

https://hfrandco.com

This time last week, I was gearing up in my Nike sweater dress and black boots to attend HARLEM FASHION ROW’s 15th-anniversary show in collaboration with Nike here in Memphis. The day before, I went into the Nike store to pick out something “Cute and Nike” because that was the attire for the night. 

I walked in and was greeted by some of the most helpful people at an event I’ve encountered.

Me: I can’t find my QR code

The person checking me in: it’s ok (with a smile). What’s your full name? 

Me: Natosha Harris

Her: Found you; enjoy the show!

I walked in and saw people taking pictures, networking, smiling, and finding their seats. Finally, one of my friends (over 20+) years arrived, so I was free from seat-holding to make my way to the bar area for a bit of champagne and popcorn. When I made it back to my seat, the announcement that the show was starting. I was excited! …Did I mention this was my FIRST EVER FASHION SHOW that I have attended in life ☺️

First, Mrs. Daniels, CEO and the owner comes up to give a warm welcome, followed by Robert Shorty, Director, Global Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN & SUSTAINABILITY for Nike smiling and giving thanks for the fantastic collaboration, and then the SHOW began! 

-First up… COTTE D'ARMES'

https://www.cottedarmesnyc.com

Stylish, Unique, Creative Imagination 

-Next was… Nichole Lynel 

https://nlthelabel.com

Colors, Materials/Fabrics, Feminine, Motherhood

-Third was… Kimberly Goodson

https://kimberlygoldson.com

Patterns, Designs, Boldness

-Last but not least (Memphis’ own)… Prep Curry

https://prepcurry.com

Comfortable, Stitched, Colorful, Floral

SHOP WITH THESE BLACK DESIGNERS 🖤 

The show ended with awards, announcements, and accolades given by Deondra Guy. This 15th-anniversary celebration by HFR was one for the books. It was my first, but it won’t be my last! This show was way more than just fashion…this show gave “Dreams can come true,” “All avenues are worth exploring,” and “People of color do climb and will reach back to pull others up.” I left inspired and in full belief that all things are possible! 

Choose Your Hard

I’ve been wondering about life…😏

You know, just how does it really work?

I’ve come up with almost 50 variations of how something could go in my head.

And then I took a step back and realized that I didn’t really have all the answers after all.

Just some made-up crap that maybe I’ve heard or read about that “logically” makes sense to me.

Yet still, know that neither of those variations could very well be it.

Going off the deep end, feelings all the feels, and letting things flow as they really should 💆

Human error…thinking that I am in control of my life and what takes place in it

True enough, I know I can manifest some shit, but what’s that like without genuine authenticity of the purpose to be served 

11:11 hit, and here I am writing about being lost and yearning to be found

My wish, you ask? …what exactly did I wish for?👀

A few things, so allow me to enlighten you.👍

Life has been hard mentally, so I wish for a whole lot of peace and a sound mind.

Love has been a roller coaster for me, so I wish for love to lock in and make me his forever. 

The business has been forever shifting and changing, so I wish for more guidance and the ability to maneuver with the changes. 

Being a single mom has reminded me of the struggles I saw my mom face growing up, so I wish for a much better life for my child.

And did I mention that life has been life-ing 

So I wish to learn to embrace it more rather than trying to run away from the unpleasant moments.👍

Life is hard, but you know what’s the hardest for me

…being stuck in the same position that I was in yesterday 

Tomorrow is a brand new day, so I’m choosing my hard

The hard to propel me, my love, my life, my child, and my business to new heights because you haven’t figured it out yet…😑

You’ll never catch me in the same position I was in the day prior 

I’m reaching new heights and choosing my hard😚