Okay, so I didn’t pack light for this trip. With all of the events this week, I wanted to make sure I had some style since, well, it is Fashion Week! Thankfully I can name two times during this trip in which I may regret the fact that I massively over-packed — the climb up the stairs to a 4th floor walk-up upon arrival and once again for departure. I am proud to announce my battle with the stairway-of-doom is half over and I will not have to think about it again until the end of the week.

The upcoming week here in New York is going to be absolutely amazing. Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 has officially begun (for me anyway)! I just had a brief sidewalk meeting with the Executive Editor of Beyond Beauty Basics about my schedule for this week and to receive my press pass for tent access. I am scheduled for backstage access to the Pamella Roland show on Tuesday and main tent access through the first half of this week. I will also be attending the Digital Moda Event where up-and-coming designers will be showing their designs to the online fashion publishing pros. Check BeyondBeautyBasics.com for the latest happenings here at Fashion Week and InsideTheTents.com for up-to-the minute Tweets, blogs, photos, and videos!

In addition to interviews and reporting, I will be doing makeup (that’s what I do best!) for two shows: Alexandre Herchcovitch and Rad Hourani.

For the latest on Fall trend, including makeup tips and tricks, check here on Backstage and Beyond Beauty Basics!