Quickly making a name for herself in the PR world, Niki Blasina also runs the popular fashion blog, A Haute Mess. But take note, the moniker is not a descriptor of herself. Niki’s tweets vary from fashion related to self-deprecating; but regardless of the content, there’s a certain sass and hilarity for all to enjoy.

Who and what is ‘A Haute Mess’?

“A Haute Mess” is my fashion blog and personal style diary. It’s a healthy serving of personal style, fashion news, shopping guides, trend reports, and editorial inspiration with a bit of pop culture, film, design, travel, music, beauty, and lifestyle on the side. Thanks to the blogosphere and Twitter, it’s also become my alter-ego. Or what people who don’t know me in person, call me when they meet me… in person.

Care to vent any fashion frustrations?

If you follow me on Twitter (hint hint) you’d know this already… it’s leggings worn as pants. Leggings as pants is a fashion faux pas that seems to be plaguing many of the female inhabitants of the Greater Vancouver Area. Ladies: there’s no need to put it all on display and even if you’re 110% convinced that you can pull it off… you can’t. It’s just that unflattering.

What is your favourite way to enjoy winter?

I do love me a good Holiday party, but my all time favourite way to enjoy winter is by playing Scrabble, especially by a nice fire and with a big glass of egg nog. I also enjoy hibernating and gaining holiday weight.

Holiday Must-have?

Excuse my cliché, but I would have to say that it’s time. Time to spend with family, friends, loved ones and time to relax and enjoy the merry season.

Who are some of your favourite Tweeters?

Anna Wintour (@AWintour), hands down. She’s like the Mr. Miyagi of fashionable tweeters — so wise and always re-tweetable. Jimmy Fallon (@JimmyFallon) is a great Tweeter, especially because he shares jokes that do and don’t make it into his monologue. He often incorporates Twitter into his show, or he’ll read out funny things that people tweet @ him on the air. I also thoroughly enjoyed following Lindsay Lohan. Sadly they do not allow Twitter in rehab, but if you’ve ever wondered what happens when crazy famous people do crack and take to the internet…you can find an anthology of work @lindsaylohan.

Headshot by: Georgia Esperolas. Other photos by: Ted Brookes.

Erin Gee

Coming from a strong sporting background, Erin Gee is one of the most competitive people you will ever meet. She can turn everything into a competition, giving her all until the she crosses the finish line. With a BA in Criminology, Erin criminological interests lie on the international level. Her other passions are fashion, softball and travel.

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