I can’t tell you how proud I am of Gabby. I’ve known her since she was, what, six or seven? It’s been so long, I really can’t remember anymore. I’m so amazed at how beautiful she’s turned out and when I learned that she now runs a business of her own that she fondly named “Sunshine & Citrus“, I immediately wanted to feature her here.
If you know Gabby, you know what a young fashionista she is, in the truest sense. After following a lot of online fashion shops, it dawned on her that she, too, can put up her own, after all, she’s got her own unique style to boot.
“It seemed like a good way to get some extra cash, while doing something I really enjoy,” she says.
What is Sunshine & Citrus about?
Sunshine & Citrus started out as an online shop for trendy bikinis on Instagram in May 2013.
Later on, Gabby realised that it only makes sense to include bags in the Sunshine & Citrus collection because she knows someone who manufactures bags that she can trust — her mom!
Sunshine & Citrus now carries a wide array of designs that cater to all types of personalities of women of all ages. They’re affordable, classy and most importantly, functional. Gabby chooses the styles and designs most of them, herself.
Business is business, even with mom!
Although there are perks on working with her mom, such as the convenience of being able to meet and talk about the designs when they need to, when it comes to business, Gabby receives the same treatment as her mom’s other clients– being charged the same costs and fees.
The explanation? They may be mother-daughter, but the costs of labor and materials do not change according to your affiliation. Makes sense, doesn’t it?
Student entrepreneur
I asked Gabby what she learned out of being a young entrepreneur, and she says that aside from learning a lot about the business process, she’s also come into terms with the reality that it can be tiring, at times.
Being an Interior Design student at the DLSU-College of St. Benilde, Gabby has to find time to attend to buyers and inquiries, update her online shop, and to personally participate in bazaars, while keeping up with her studies and her social life.
But as far as her entrepreneurial sense goes, she says, “I learned to become more avant garde, to explore different styles and see how they work!**
You can follow Sunshine & Citrus on Facebook & Instagram.
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ARE YOU READY FOR A GIVEAWAY???????
Not just one bag, but 4 bags! Sunshine & Citrus is giving away 4 bags to four of my FEMALE readers! Wouldn’t it be nice to receive an early Christmas gift?
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Great young entrepreneur! I wish I could have started as young as her. 🙂
I knoww, right? Wish I did too!
Someone told me that we can turn our passion into a profit. Hats off to you Ms Gabby. You are an inspiration to all women, including me. ! More power to your business and God bless!
Yes a very good example of a passion to profit story. 🙂
When I was in college, I turned my love for shopping into a little business – RTW. 🙂 Now I want my business mojo back. I wish I could start up a little business again. And do something I really love. Good job Gabby for doing this. 🙂
I was not into entrepreneurship until only a few years ago…wish I started young. 🙂 Go go go Mommy!
Hahaha! I started an online Ukay just recently. Crossing my fingers it’ll be a hit. Kahit konti lang.
Super cute! I love how natural this all comes to Gabby – the love for fashion AND business. Wishing you more success on this exciting journey! 🙂
Yes, fashion indeed comes naturally to her. Business is like technology to the kids of today, it’s like they were born with it . 🙂
I love young entreps! Mabuhay ang business mo Gabby! I’m browsing her shop…good for her… bad for ze wallet LOL
Join the giveaway, Renz! 🙂
hahaha, lalo if you visit her IG!
She’s an inspiration! Online shopping is what I prefer more than shopping at malls.Will join the giveaway!
I had a feeling you would. 😉 There are many styles in Sunshine & Citrus that fits you.
wow!!! .. at least at young age she know more on Fashion and being a business minded .. more success , God Bless !!!
done joining !!! and email sent too …
Wow! i hope to be like her someday!
Nice inspiration to young women. I’ve had a business too when I was in college but wasn’t able to sustain it when I became a mom.. This post makes me wanna continue that 🙂 -kaycee
Very inspiring! So young but she already runs her own business! Kudos!
Don’t forget to join the giveaway! 🙂
Her style is so refreshing, laidback and classy 🙂
I’ve seen her from bazaars and yay! It motivates me more to pursue also with my online shop though I’m studying again. It’s very inspiring how there are many young people doing business than the older ones. 🙂
That’s so nice! But why only housewife bloggers? i want a chance too! Haha… It’s nice to see daughter mummy business partner as who knows the daughter better than the mum, vice versa!
Awwww…Female readers of Fully Housewifed (the name of the blog site) based in the Philippines only for this giveaway. 🙂 maybe someday soon, I can host an international giveaway 🙂
A great bio for a rising entrepreneur!Kudos to Gabby. I wish to join but I’m not yet a housewife… 🙁 Lovely prizes!
It’s not just for housewives. The blog site’s name is Fully Housewifed (scroll up to top to see). The promo is open to all female readers of Fully Housewifed. 🙂
I feel happy when I see young entrepreneurs, nakakabilib lang. Sana ganun din ako when I still young. lol
Naku, oo! One of my biggest reminder to my kids is to START YOUNG talaga. Join the giveaway, Michelle! 🙂
Wow, kids these days are very bright and brave — good luck on their startup!
yes they are, and I think with the new economy, that’s a good thing! Join the giveaway mommy! 🙂
I’m always hopeful for young entreps. I used to sell a lot of things before, from food to RTW. I’d love to do it again, though- but caught up with responsibilities! I love her tenacity and her being strict! “NO charity in business!”
Starting young can be very rewarding. Good job! 🙂
Yes, I believe it is! Join the bag giveaway, mommy! 🙂
Kids these days are becoming more creative and entrepreneurial. Its a good sign, though. I wish I was that creative when I was younger 🙂
I knowww, right? Me too!
Gabby is really good at fashion and it shows in her business. That’s the right treatment that transaction between her and her mom is at arms length (same as other customers) because business is business.
Wow, haven’t met Gaby before but I’m already v proud of her for her achievements. It’s not easy but she did it! 🙂
Congrats Gabby on you business! Very inspiring! I will join the giveaway. Hope to win! Yay!
gabby looks awesome! wishing her all the best 🙂
Yes, she’s very attractive and she’s got great taste in fashion. 🙂
“I think the toughest Kids make it to their DREAMS”- Tiffany, It’s being brave to follow our dreams that makes it come true. Young entrepreneurs are so inspiring. 🙂
Wow, will be checking her IG 🙂
I’m a dowdy kind of girl and I never had an eye for fashion. I like looking at pretty and well-dressed girls though. She’s very pretty. 🙂
Extremely. 🙂
It’s nice to know that there are a lot of young people nowadays that are into having their own business. I hope someday, I’ll be able to put up my own business too and be a mom entrepreneur. Thanks for sharing!
Oh, I love those printed blazers. Entrepreneurs get younger and younger. Inspiring! I also wanted to start and online shop. Hopefully, next year. -katrina centeno
Happy for you sissy! I am also a student-entrep way back in college 🙂
Interesting story of a young entrepreneur. Worth sharing. Would love to echo this story to my BA students… 😀
Thank you Raymond! 🙂
wow, so all her bags are actually handmade by her mom? that’s friggin cool! probably can’t really buy from her (she ships internationally?) but will still check out her IG!
Hi! No, her mom is the manufacturer. She has a business where she designs, manufactures, and supplies bags to shops. Gabby designs the bags she sells and submits these designs for manufacturing. 🙂
Lucky you to start your business at your age. More power!
Yes, good for Gabby indeed!
She looks real pretty too. Her pleasant personality can really bring in the customers.
She is so enterprising and I believe in what her mom says, business is business 🙂
Works well for them, too!
I love Gabby’s entrepreneur spirit and the way she succeeded so much at a such young age. That proves that if you have talent and persistence everything is possible.
Fashionista nga! Very pretty! I will join the giveaway; I’ll find the time today or this weekend. Paghahandaan ko yan!
Haha, go go go mommy Maan!
She looks so pretty. Beauty and brains! I wish I’m half as courageous as her in getting into business.
Doing what you love most will really help you stand out from the crowd! I wish entrepreneurship will be taught to kids early and for surely this will help them in the future.
I love to read about successful female entrepreneurs and even feature them on my own site. Good for Gabby and her mama. What rock stars!
Rockstars, definitely! 😉
So young but a great start towards to the future to be a entrepreneur. God will truly bless her for hard work 🙂
What a wonderful and very generous thing to do this holiday season. I am so proud of Gabby. It is not easy to run a business and go to school. I wish her continued success.
Really admire Gabby ‘ s entrepreneurial endeavour..her good fashion sense shows in the way she dresses up and I am sure that good taste translates onto the products she sells!
Good to see very enterprising young people who translate their interest in fashion in terms of blogging and entrepreneurship. This girl is beauty and brains, later also rich. – Fred
She’s an inspiration. And I’m starting to like her bags, too.
I’m so much like her but she made her ambitions and dreams to reality at that age. Ako naman when I was in college, I just sold pre-loved stuff on Multiply and eBay. Then pag Valentines, chocolate business naman 😀
Oh it’s Vina! I was just with her yesterday! haha. Anyway, on to her bags, I especially love the printed floral ones like that backpack! Will definitely check Sunshine and Citrus out on Instagram. 🙂
Do you mean Iana? 🙂 I know her more as Gabby 🙂
Love the design of the swimsuit and the bag. More and more are venturing into fashion business. I hope I can start my own business next year. I also want to sell clothes.
You girls are really talented! Love your bags BTW!
I’m sure Gabby and her mom will be delighted by your compliment. 🙂
its always inspirational to read young entrepreneurs! makes you more motivated 😀
Impressive! To think its a perspective and business outlook from a younger generation. Good job, girl!
You’re awesome! I wish I could be like you 🙂
It’s great that you’re inspired by Gabby! 🙂
WOW! Kudos to this young enterpreneur and what a fab giveaway!
It’s amazing how young they start! But, it’s never too late for the young at heart 🙂
Doing something you enjoy while earning is very rewarding and fun! It’s more enjoyable when you do it with a loved-one. Keep it up, Gabby! You’re such an inspiration! 🙂
Here is an inspiring story about something you really love and passion about turned into everything you ever dream of. Making money out from the things you love to do.
Gabby is definitely using her time productively. Role model to the youth 🙂
That was so good. It inspires me to run my own business for kikay girls like you. 🙂
I really do admire young people who become successful in their business early on. It just shows how focused they are. Plus, love the mother-daughter tandem na all-business! 🙂
Wow. It must be nice to have immediate members of the family to help you realize your dream. I hope in the future there would be bikini/swimsuit line for plus sized women? 🙂 But then again, for now, the bags are really nice.
Inspiring. ^^ Wishing her success on her business 🙂
How inspiring Gabby is, when I was young I’ve always to be a successful entrepreneur, and now that I am still working at the age of 29 I must start thinking and acting before its too late ahaha..;)