Celeste Elle, Author at MoneyDigest.sg

Feeling down? Locally-designed colourful Freshly Pressed Socks to your rescue!

Do you need a little perk-me-up? Then you might need a collection of colourful socks to put on. This is because colours have psychological effects on us. Warm colours like red, orange, and yellow stir up feelings of warmth and comfort. While cool colours like blue, purple, and green induce calmness or even sadness.

With this in mind, we chanced upon a local socks company named Freshly Pressed Socks. We headed straight to their website to shop their range of quirky-designed socks and thought maybe you guys would be interested too.

Having been in the industry for 5.5 years, their brand has won a shout-out from Peter Linz, who performs Ernie on Sesame Street. Furthermore, they have had partnerships with other brands like Grab, UOB, Gamestart Asia, Sole Superior, and Mothercare over the years.

We also love how all of their socks are designed with details that reflect a character and story behind them. We will show you some right away!

#1: SINGAPORE SERIES

Since our nation’s birthday is coming right up in a few days, we shall give their Singapore Series the spotlight. There are 11 designs at the time of writing with all priced at 12 SGD for a pair.

MRT

Apparently, their MRT socks are one of the best-sellers among their wide offerings. Here’s how it looks like:

ICONS

There are also designs of Singapore’s iconic skyline and Supertrees highly raved by visitors.

FOODS

For the foodies, you might want to get your hands (or rather, feet!) on the kueh tutu, kueh lapis, or iced gem biscuits.

View the rest of the Singapore Series here.

#2: FAMILIAR CHARACTERS

We will show you three familiar characters that are all priced at 12 SGD too.

STRANGER THINGS

Fans of the Netflix science fiction horror series, Stranger Things, will adore this design inspired by Eleven. The design features a Demogorgon and the famous Christmas lights used by Joyce in the show.

TINTIN

Freshly Pressed Socks’ Tintin design features the iconic rocket ship that took Tintin on a mission to the Moon. Feeling down? Let Tintin save your day!

POPEYE

Popeye is our role model for healthier eating. If you need a reminder to eat your greens, get this pair that features nautical colours with icons of Popeye’s pipe, anchor tattoo, and spinach can.

#3: SALE SECTION

We also hopped on to their sale section to see if we can get a few pairs at a discounted price. And it turns out there are quite a few designs worth looking at.

CAROL (CAPTAIN MARVEL)

With exceptional superhuman strength, this fictional superhero is the epitome of girl power. The former officer in the United States Air Force will remind you not to ever give up!

Usual Price: 12 SGD

Sale Price: 10.20 SGD

BERT & ERNIE

Pay tribute to everyone’s favourite Sesame Street characters like Bert and Ernie with these no-show socks. They come in a set of two pairs (one pair each with the Bert design and the Ernie design so you can wear them individually or mix them up).

Usual Price: 14 SGD

Sale Price: 9.80 SGD

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JUSTICE SQUAD (BABY/KIDS)

Oh yes, Freshly Pressed Socks also has designs for babies and kids. If you think you’re not ready to don colourful socks at this stage, then buy it for the little ones. What’s more, there’s a sale ongoing for the justice squad series! It comes in a pack of four in two sizes.

Usual Price: 24 SGD

Sale Price: 16.80 SGD

Visit their website for more designs.

Images are taken from Freshly Pressed Socks.

Couple finances: 12 questions to ask your partner as advised by renowned relationship therapist

We can’t deny the impact of COVID-19 on our relationships. Quarantine and lockdowns during this season have inevitably led to an increase in divorce cases around the world. As couples spend more time together under one roof, arguments may happen.

If you’ve had a relatively good relationship with your significant other, use this extended time together to talk about your finances. As advised by renowned relationship therapist, Esther Perel, here are 12 money questions you can ask to have a ‘Financially Ever After’ marriage.

#1: What does having money mean to you?

The perception of money will guide you in the way you handle money. Get this sorted upfront!

#2: What does it mean to be good with money?

Get an idea of how your partner defines ‘good with money’. This is because no two individuals are the same. You guys may have different notions about being ‘good with money’.

#3: Did your family talk about money growing up?

With this question, a lot can be traced back from the good old days. Habits are usually formed as a result of exposure from young.

#4: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate how we spend our money?

If you’re prepared to ask this question, be ready for an honest answer. It may not be a positive one, but a good chance to re-evaluate how the both of you are spending money.

#5: If I spent $100 on something and didn’t tell you, would you be upset with me? How about $1,000?

Your partner may have something to say regarding how you spend your money. It may also boil down to whether you and your partner have merged finances after getting married.

#6: What is your biggest money regret or mistake?

Honesty is the best policy. Revisiting money regrets or mistakes in the past can help realign your money decisions in the future.

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#7: What keeps you up at night about our finances?

Is either one of you exceptionally worried about your current finances? Get it off your chest by sharing with one another and see what you guys can do to solve it.

#8: What will we do when we disagree about money and just can’t see eye-to-eye?

Disagreements are bound to happen. Discussing this in advance will set the path right when unhappy situations arise.

#9: What would we do if one of us were laid off?

Are both of you saving up for a rainy day? If not, talk about plans for emergency funds or even a joint savings plan if a retrenchment happens.

#10: How has the pandemic changed how you think about our finances?

Now’s a good time to re-evaluate your couple finances. Have your plans been disrupted? How will you and your partner recover from the effects of COVID-19?

#11: Do you feel like we’re on track financially to achieve our goals? What are our financial goals?

Personally, I think the second question comes first. Are there even financial goals in the first place? This will then guide you to review whether you guys are on track to achieving it.

#12: What’s one money habit that you admire about me?

Finally, this positive question will help you to round up the conversation on a better note. It also helps both of you to appreciate the qualities that you lack which can be found in the other party.

You can now customize ‘branded’ cakes with this local team of certified bakers

Fancy a branded item in your possession? Even if it’s just for a while? You can now customize ‘branded’ cakes with Lisse Cakes! At the time of writing, Lisse Cakes is unfortunately not yet halal-certified. However, they do not use any pork, lard, or alcohol in their ingredients. For bespoke cakes, the charges are based on the number of serving pax as well as the complexity of the cake design.

Interested? Let’s take a look at some of Lisse Cakes’ ‘branded’ masterpieces and more.

#1: DIOR

At the time of writing, we could only find one and only Dior-inspired cake made by Lisse Cakes. With that said, it really reminds us of the Mini Lady Dior Bag, except that it’s in pretty pink.

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#2: HERMES

Have you been eyeing the items from the French high fashion luxury goods manufacturer? We would love to possess an Evelyne Sellier 33 bag too. But our bank accounts gave a straight no. Hence, we would happily settle for a Hermès-inspired cake instead. The cake comes in the form of the iconic Hermès attention-grabbing orange-coloured box. Simply irresistible!

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Truly perfect for a Hermès fan:

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Time for ‘unboxing’:

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#3: CHANEL

Coco Chanel would be happy to see her brand so loved by the public it’s even made edible! Other than whole cakes, Lisse Cakes also provides customization for cupcakes if you prefer individual sweet treats for your loved ones. Your Chanel pumps and classic handbag now comes like a cherry on top of lovely bite-sized cakes:

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For the double fans of Chanel and Saint Laurent, you don’t have to pick a side.

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Going 20, 30, 40, or even 50? There’s no age limit when it comes to this:

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If you like Louis Vuitton, keep scrolling!

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#4: MOET

Did you know that Moët’s parent organization is LVMH? This French fine winery is a prominent champagne house with roots that can be traced back to 1743. Know of a Moët fan? Get a Moët-inspired cake for them.

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Set against blue, we’re ready to chill for the weekend.

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Get ready for a sugar rush with a two-tier cake:

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Other than blue, it can also be customized in pink:

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#5: LOUIS VUITTON

How can anyone say no to the timeless Louis Vuitton monogram bag? What’s more, in a mini version. We will have two to go, please!

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And this seriously feels like the real deal, doesn’t it:

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If you prefer a brighter LV-inspired outlook, here’s one decorated with fresh flowers:

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This is another version fit for a queen:

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Monopoly and Louis Vuitton fans will be in awe with this design:

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Apart from the ones listed above, there are also other car brands inspired cakes like Porsche, Lamborghini, and BMW. And of course, even if you’re not into high-end brands, you can still customize a cake based on your preference!

Check out Lisse Cakes’ Instagram here.

PLAY LINE FRIENDS: Grand opening special on Lazada with 30% off selected items

PLAY LINE FRIENDS has a physical flagship store in Funan. It is a concept store based on LINE FRIENDS Proprietary character lines – BROWN & FRIENDS and BT21. Now, they are taking things online with Lazada! You can enjoy the grand opening special of 30% off selected items, gift with purchase, and an exclusive new theme launch with SALLY & FRIENDS.

GRAND OPENING SPECIAL – 30% OFF SELECTED ITEMS

Take this chance to bag home some items you’ve been eyeing at its offline store. We did the shopping for you in advance and thought maybe you might be interested in these:

Brown Folding Fan

Usual Price: 8 SGD

Sale Price: 5.60 SGD

Buy now

While the handheld electric fan is a convenient option, I’m guilty of not removing the batteries after using. Hence, I’m always greeted with leakage and having to throw away the entire electric fan. After a few such incidents, I’ve always been using the same folding fan I got from Daiso. I guess with this 30% discount, it’s time for a new one! If you prefer Sally over Brown, get yours here.

Doll Massage Stick – Sally

Usual Price: 18 SGD

Sale Price: 12.60 SGD

Buy now

Isn’t this product such an adorable piece? If you’ve been working from home a while now and not moving too much, pay some attention to your tensed-up shoulders. Apply some tender loving care with this doll massage stick. With Sally in a chicken costume, you will be reminded to take interval breaks for a brief self-massage session. It’s also available in another design – Brown in a piggy costume.

Power Bank (5000mAh)

Usual Price: 42 SGD

Sale Price: 29.40 SGD

Buy now

If you’re the sort who only spends on the practical things, then this power bank would be a great investment. What’s more, it’s available in assorted characters like Cony, Choco, Sally, and Brown. The product measures 6.5cm x 1.4cm x 11cm.

View more discounted items here.

EXCLUSIVE NEW THEME LAUNCH – SALLY & FRIENDS

Say hello to Sally, Louie, Elly, and Ari with these items:

Gel Pen – Sally

Price: 5 SGD

Buy now

Need to take a quick business call or Zoom meeting? Keep your Sally gel pen and ring notebook close to quickly jot down the key points. Apart from Sally, the gel pen also comes in other characters like Louie, Elly, and Ari.

Clear Passport Case

Price: 13 SGD

Buy now

While we can’t travel now, let’s at least derive joy from getting ready to travel once the world has recovered from the virus! If you share the same sentiments, then get a new passport case to flaunt once the travel bans are lifted. It’s also available in a pink design and yellow one.

PU Laptop Pouch 13”

Price: 50 SGD

Buy now

Find yourself heading out for more coffee breaks or working in the neighbourhood cafes now that more shops have reopened? Store your laptops safe in this printed SALLY & FRIENDS 13” laptop pouch. It’s also available in 15” at 55 SGD.

Shop at the official PLAY LINE FRIENDS online Lazada store today!

Uniqlo is launching new T-shirt collections with Sanrio characters, Ultraman, and more!

There seems to be quite a lot of focus on the kawaii segment of Japanese popular culture recently. For example, just a while back, we wrote about the DIY Hello Kitty chiffon cake popsicles and the My Melody EZ-Link cards. Click through the links if you want to find out more.

Meanwhile, for today’s article, we have another kawaii collection to introduce to you. Well, not really us but Uniqlo! Uniqlo will be launching five UT collections in August including Sanrio characters and we will show you the t-shirt designs in a bit. Other than the cute Sanrio characters, there’s also Evangelion, Gunpla, and Ultraman!

#1: SANRIO CHARACTERS – THE GREAT GIG (WOMEN’S)

First up, we have Sanrio characters like Hello Kitty. But that’s not it! Aggretsuko, also known as Aggressive Retsuko (Japanese: アグレッシブ烈子), will be joining Kitty White and friends in this collection. If you like edgier designs that are different from the norm, you will appreciate the soon-to-be-launched designs. This is because the collection features rock-and-roll kitty and Aggretsuko singing death metal.

Price: 14.90 SGD

Launch date: Online and in-stores from 3 August

Here’s a look at the designs:

#2: SANRIO CHARACTERS (GIRLS)

Secondly, alongside the women’s collection is the collection for girls. The highlight of this collection is the slightly retro 1980s design vibes and college-style logo. You will find Hello Kitty and friends in action with sports like tennis, volleyball, skateboarding, and more!

Price: 12.90 SGD

Launch date: Online and in-stores from 3 August

Here are the designs:

There’s also a special deal from 3 – 31 August tagged to this launch. More information here:

#3: EVANGELION (ADULTS)

Thirdly, we have Evangelion. Fans, pardon us as we give a little context to our readers. Neon Genesis Evangelion (Japanese: 新世紀エヴァンゲリオン) is a Japanese mecha anime television series that first aired in 1995. To celebrate the latest release of its movie series, Uniqlo will be bringing you this special collection. You can expect to see t-shirts with exclusive designs from the movie.

Price: 19.90 SGD

Launch date: Online and in-stores from 3 August

There are a total of eight designs. But we will only feature the first three here:

#4: GUNPLA (ADULTS)

Riding on the Japanese wave, Gunpla is the next collection that will be launching in the first week of August. Gunpla, also commonly referred to as Gundam models, are three-dimensional plastic models that appear in the ‘Mobile Suit Gundam’ series. With that said, happy 40th anniversary to Gunpla and its fans!

Price: 19.90 SGD

Launch date: Online and in-stores from 7 August

Let’s take a look at the designs:

Don’t miss out on the free Gunpla promotion:

#5: ULTRAMAN (ADULTS & KIDS)

Who else misses Ultraman? This was a part of my childhood memories so I’m looking forward to this launch in mid-August. Can you believe the first episode started in July 1966? This fictional character and its Ultra series have been running for more than 50 years!

Price: 14.90 SGD (adults) and 12.90 SGD (kids)

Launch date: Online and in-stores from 17 August

For adults:

For kids:

Images are taken from Uniqlo Singapore.