With Women's Month on the horizon, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible women who have inspired us in the past year. The creative industry is teeming with strong females who are undeniably dominating the game, and one such trailblazer is actress and entrepreneur Gabbi Garcia, who has recently added yet another business venture to her impressive portfolio!
ICYDK, Gabbi launched her beauty brand, Five Beauty, last year. Now, stepping into 2024, she welcomes the new year with another brand—this time, channeling her love for fashion.
LOOK: Gabbi Garcia Launches Accessory Brand Sandy & Shine
Looking for quality accessories? Gabbi Garcia's newest brand Sandy & Shine should definitely be on your radar. Named after her dogs Sandy and Sunshine and inspired by her love for the beach, Gabbi's new business venture stems from her passion for style and wanting to share it with her followers.
At the brand launch last Saturday, February 24, in Manila House BGC, Gabbi was a gorgeous sight in a monochromatic skin-tone ensemble. The actress was styled by Leanne Ledesma and Claire Fernando, who dressed her in a sparkly mesh top and a pair of fringed pants by Rosanna Ocampo.
Meanwhile, her glam team, hairstylist Mark Rosales and makeup artist Jason delos Reyes, kept her beauty look clean and chic with a neat bun and a bronzed, sun-kissed glow.
Gabbi Garcia on Starting a New Fashion Business
Speaking to the media, Gabbi explains the process behind her new business venture. She notes, "I enjoy doing these things. Apart from making it a business, I am also very passionate about it. Just the whole process, from curating the eyewear [and] jewelry, to deciding the design down to the last detail, I was always present.”
She continues to share, “It's like a passion project for me since I get to express myself through these items. These jewelry and eyewear [are] well-curated and designed by me."
Despite being in its initial stages, Sandy & Shine already boasts quite a selection of accessories, including eyewear, earrings, necklaces, and rings. Each piece has been meticulously designed by Gabbi herself, showcasing her attention to detail in aspects such as the shade of gold used, the names of the pieces, and even the packaging. The accessories radiate the same golden, elegant, and pristine characteristics that Gabbi herself embodies.
Gabbi Garcia on How She Juggles Her Businesses with Other Priorities
Creating these pieces was no small feat, mind you. Gabbi shared the challenges of juggling her multifaceted lifestyle, saying, “Mahirap mag-gym, magkaroon ng eight hours of sleep, maging businesswoman, maging artista all in one, at maging jowa, maging anak—but we make it work.”
How? It all stems from a place of passion, she explains. “I feel like kasi gusto ko rin yung ginagawa ko—I'm also enjoying it. That's why I get to do time management. And from the very start, my personality has been very… ano akong tao eh… ma-schedule, ma-bullet form. Feeling ko nama-manage ko siya because I like what I'm doing,” she explained.
Addressing the misconception that being a woman in beauty and fashion is all about "kaartehan," Gabbi countered, saying, “Of course I'm maarte. I love fashion, but that doesn't make me a shallow person. Imagine, my kaartehan, my love for fashion turned into a business. I feel like that's one of the biggest misconceptions about women, na kapag maarte, kapag mahilig sa fashion, kapag mahilig sa beauty, mababaw. I think it's the other way around.” Gabbi concludes.
Congratulations on another impressive feat, Gabbi!
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