A short answer i would say yes it does look bad on you asking someone elce to sort out your dirty work so to speek. I know this is the easy way out of this and would like to do the same my self but on the other hand think about the girl on the reciving end not only would she not be very happy talking to some one who she has never met but also look how bad it would be on you. i would go and talk to her your self and see what the out come is. She may even respect you for talking to her and being straight up about things.
I apologise in advanced for my atrocious spelling. The advice or View I give probably wont be much good but it may help some one make a good suggestion!
Cheers Steve