Something’s brewing in New York City.

You can single out the knowing smiles in a crowd of faces. You can hear it as the stilettos hit the pavement, gaining excitement with every step. You can even feel it in the air.

Something’s definitely… sexier.

There’s a whole lot of activity over at Bryant Park – and that could only mean one thing: The Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week is gearing up for another round of runway perfection. The most talented and innovative designers are ready for their Spring 2009 collections to be seen and adored. They’re set to dazzle, inspire and amaze. And they’re sure to pave the way for the hottest new fashion and beauty trends.

I, for one, can barely contain my giddy excitement. During this round of Fashion Week, TotalBeauty.com is playing a major sponsorship role. As the official sponsor of the Web Editor Media Center at the Bryant Park Hotel, they’re kicking off the week in high gear with — what else? A party!

The party, “Fashion for Everyone,” is sponsored jointly by AOL’s Stylelist.com and Total Beauty and takes place on Thursday, September 4th at the chic Arena nightclub.

So what does this all mean for Beyond Beauty Basics? It means our brand-spankin’-new team of editors is poised and ready to attend the 5 fabulous Fashion Week shows we have been given access to! We’ll be bringing you, our dear readers, all of the backstage secrets, trends, and tips. We can’t tell you exactly which shows we’re covering because, well… what’s the fun in that? We love surprises!

Stay tuned!

Click here for more info on TotalBeauty.com’s involvement in Fashion Week.