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My Personalised Denim By April

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April here! I’m back with another monthly blog for The-Thrift! This time, it’s all about getting creative and personalising your pre-loved finds. So, let’s get right to it!

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Denim finds are my favourite to get creative with. It’s so easy to jazz up old denim with a quick DIY fix, and from the comfort of your own home.

I got these Mom jeans in my local Barnardo’s in Brixton a couple of months ago – a bargain at just £7.99! They fit perfectly but I wanted to make them unique. I knew they would look great distressed and decided to give it a go myself. Here’s how I did it. Read More »

Get your pom pom on!

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Unless you have been living in a cave all summer, you will know all about one of the hottest trends of S.S15 – Pom Poms!

We love love love this look, from bags to earrings, tops to sandals, anything with a colourful Pom Pom is ok in our book!

And this trend doesn’t seem to be vanishing anytime soon, with many of the A.W 15 shows featuring our colourful bobbly friends.

We decided to make our own versions and went on a mission to find items in store that we could update with a Pom Pom or two!

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Alternative Home Decor

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Alternative home décor has seen a massive surge in popularity  over the last couple of years, with many people looking to save cash but still wanting to create that homely feel.

Not many people would consider using an old item such as a type writer as décor, but it can create a unique charm and provides the perfect finishing touch to any room.

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