BLINDxx loves Trappings Cebu

 I first laid my eyes on Trappings accessories last July 2011 at the launching of their denim collection: Azul.

Ever since then, I have been constantly aware of their existence! I visit them at the maze when I'm around Ayala Center or I check their page for new pieces. Last October, Ms Mabel Paredes, owner, designer and creative director behind Trappings, along with her sister Ms Mimi Sampang, agreed to grace BLINDxx' shoot with her beautiful pieces. 

I eyed on Trappings because I was deeply entertained by the way that in their last collection, they showcased denim into an edgy, intricate, contemporary piece of accessory. And why not? Everybody knows denim, it's something familiar to everyone and yet apparently understated. I'm not even a huge denim fan but when I saw it, I wanted it. The way they played with the material is hands down innovative.

More than just the denim, what I love about Trappings is variety: there's one for the edgy, outrageous, androgynous, classic, preppy, vintage, name it. It's not something you need an occassion to wear. Especially not something you see at random bazaars and see everyone wearing because each piece is hand-crafted, no two designs alike, read: no mass production. So what you buy, is solely yours. When you look at a piece, you'll know its a work of art. You feel the effort and love invested in every single Trappings original. The prices are very reasonable too!

Here are a few shots that the Kimochi project took especially for Trappings during our shoot.

Not all of it are from their latest set Azul, some are from previous collections. as we needed variety to fit our concept.

Click here if you want to know more about our collaboration: Royal Becoming! :)

photos: the kimochi project

hair & make-up: Nina of A.Label Salon

 models: Sofia and Nika Miranda

styling: Dawn and Ninz Sy
clothes: Blind Clothing

Do visit them at The Maze, 2nd Level, Ayala Center Cebu or add them up here.

 Thank You, Trappings! :)

Azul Fashion Show by Trappings Accessories

5:00 AM-wake up


8:00-10:00 AM- making report for the afternoon


10:00 AM-feeling small meeting with the admins for Cebu Business Park- IT Park  "changes"-- free snacks, so its all good. :))


2:00 PM-Friday Forum at work, reporting with Sir Jonas and the apprentices.


3:00 PM-Archt. Loyola from my almamater (USC CAFA) called me to have me send my thesis to PIA (Phil Institute of Architects) and see if it qualifies for this contest. DUE BEFORE 12MN. Urgent. Rush. EMERGENCY!  Thought cloud:  Have to re-layout and color floor plans and sections tonight.


4:00 PM- Touring around CBP with Herald and Francis, my fellow apprentices looking for things that needed quick wins. DUSTY HUMID DRIZZLING.


5:15 PM- Ninz picked me up so we could get home to get ready for "Azul Fashion Show"


6:00- Downloaded application form of the contest. Bathe. Get ready. 


8:30- Left for Formo.

Seriously. Can anyone say HECTIC????Anyhoo. After 8:30, everything else seemed perfect. My sissy and I went to Formo at BTC to attend AZUL. A denim-inspired fashion show by Trappings Accessories, a launching of Trappings' most recent collection. Our eyes feasted on the beautifully hand- crafted cuffs, bibbs, necklaces, earings from Trappings. It's truly inspiring to see something beautifully hand-made, there's that intricacy only made possible by human touch..Company was awesome too. I was also very hyped to meet new friends that night. Check out the photos below.:)

Sorry about the make-up. We suck at make-up. and time pressure didnt help either :))

Thanks to my supportive lil bro for taking this photo
just before we left for the door. :P

New friends the very nice Ate Cathy Cabahug and Joe, Ate Rishi's boyf dj who's sooo cool!
 

Trivia: three on this table won best-dressed! ;) and Can I just say? I was so happy to see
Junjun (Luis Quibranza) that night. The most familiar thing next to Ninz :))

Thanks so much to Ms. Mimi Sampang for inviting us. :P

Ms. Christine Fernandez rehearsing with Ms Karen Barte and Ms Ninz Sy goofing around. :))

Christine in action and bursting with energy. We cant even believe she was nervous 0.o

Love this blurry shot. reminds me of a prom.

We didnt come as photographers, gimme a break!

Designer's Call

necklaces

cuffs

necklaces win best pieces if you ask me. one of my favorites.

earings

necklaces

THE favorite! goodness! very intricate bib. 

There's Ms. May, owner of Trappings :)

Can you tell its my happy  place? hahaha.

finally met bloggers Eden of Chic in the tropics and Yves of Yvestyle. yay!:D

I feel mature next to the ladies :)) most of these girls literally
"manned" the show!

Posing for Philippine Street Fashion. I'm not sure
what this is for but I'm so honored to meet this guy.

Partially stolen. Either I'm clumsy or I just got shy.

XX (*wink*)

It was a great night for me and Ninz. Incase you were wondering about the contest, I got home way past 12 so I didn't get to submit, nor re layout my work and blah blah blah. I grieved my self to sleep(there were more hindrances to my entry) but I woke up happy anyway :D

That's it. TGIF. Haha. and Cheers to Trappings!:)