Exposed to a frenzy of social activity thanks to her class-conscious mother, she couldn't help but be sucked into what New York's elite circle had to offer. Despite moving around from homes in Manhattan, the Hamptons and Beverly Hills, Nicky remained attached to the Big Apple. Like her sister, with whom she is very close, she recognized the need to establish a name for herself that would be separate from the "hotel heiress" label.

While Paris was getting noticed for her modeling work and high-profile relationships with Hollywood actors like Edward Furlong, Nicky emerged in her own right. While keeping her head in her schoolbooks, she began to frequent the types of nightclubs and restaurants that are usually the focus of gossip columns. The late-night outings became a habit and soon the beautiful blonde duo of Paris and Nicky were in the public eye.

--AskMen.com