Style Profile: A Haute Mess

If you haven't yet discovered A Haute Mess than you don't know what you're missing. The brainchild of Niki Blasina, A Haute Mess is a fashion blog and personal style journal with a sarcastic and hilarious tone. Not only will you learn about the latest trends, DIY projects and the most fabulous places in Vancouver (and sometimes New York), you'll laugh - and you'll laugh a lot! She inspired me to start my blog, so let's find out what inspires her. Meet Niki...

Name: Niki Blasina

Age: 26

Occupation: Creator/Writer of A Haute Mess, contributor to MTV FORA, and The Huffington Post Canada.

Site: http://www.ahautemess.ca

When and why did you start your site? 

I started my blog in late ’09 because a good friend told me that he thought I should. And so I did. And it was a great idea because it’s actually changed my life and given me so many amazing opportunities that I would never have otherwise.

How would you describe your site? 

Fashion! Fun! Style! And stuff. I would say it’s a fashion blog and personal style diary with a good dose of sarcasm and humor.

Where do you get your inspiration? 

Anywhere and everywhere! I find style inspiration everywhere, from the streets to the runways and from blogs to my favourite fashion magazines. Lots of times though my style is inspired by my mood and what I’m comfortable in at the time.

Who are your style/beauty icons?

Hugh Hefner. I love me a good loafer and I would wear a bathrobe all day too if I could. 

(PA Note: Read all about her love of loafers here)

Describe your personal style. 

Shameless (I don’t care if people think I look crazy), comfortable (excluding footwear, of course) and fun!

What was the best style/beauty advice you were given?

Just do it! (Thank you, Nike). Have fun and take risks: wear whatever you want and try whatever beauty trends you want! Hair grows, make-up comes off and you can always untag yourself on Facebook.

Where are your favourite places to shop?

I’m a big online shopper – I love shopbop.com and ASOS.com. I also love vintage and thrift shopping.

What are your favourite trends for this season?

Polka dots! I’m clearly loving it a little too much: http://fora.mtv.ca/2011/09/a-haute-mess-x-nyfw-the-end/

Style/Beauty Pet Peeve?

Leggings as pants. (PA note: Amen!) I’ve been saying this for years and it pains me that I still have to remind people that they’re not. It just doesn’t look good: you can have the most bangin’ of bods but it’s still unflattering and vulgar.

What do you never leave home without? 

My iPhone. What if I meet someone who needs me to obnoxiously scroll through my camera roll and show them pictures of my dog eating, sleeping or wearing a trenchcoat? I can’t risk it.

What are the five essential items that you think every woman should own?

1.     Badass shoes. Because if you’re feeling sartorially unenthusiastic or challenged, you can throw on a plain black dress, or jeans and a tee and your shoes will kick your outfit up a notch, no prob.

2.     Cute flats (for when you just can’t take those badass shoes).

3.     A go-to black dress. Cliché, yes. Essential, also.

4.     “Statement” jewelry. I love big, bold, costumey pieces that can instantly pull a look together.

5.     A tailor. Clothing that fits well always looks good (duhhh) and people come in all shapes in sizes. Find a tailor that you trust with your favourite pieces and if you fall in love with a garment but it doesn’t fit perfectly, I always say size up and have it taken in to fit.

Where do you see yourself and your site in five years? 

Lounging in Chanel SS16 in the Hampton’s with my gold Speedo-clad poolboy serving me Dom. Just kidding. I really don’t know where I’ll be in five years and what I’ll be doing, but here’s hoping it’s something good.

Tell Petite Adventures readers something random about yourself.

I’m a secret frat boy. I can beer pong and flip cup the s**t out of anyone.

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All images courtesy of A Haute Mess.