• What to Pack for the Beach with a Toddler

    Going to the beach with a toddler can be daunting but being prepared definitely helps. We are fortunate to have a beach 2 hours away, so we love to do a day trip or weekend trip. So after a few trips, I made this list to help yall out with some things I love bringing for my toddler.

  • Small Business Holiday Gift Guide

    Here are my favs from small local businesses mostly in Raleigh and the surrounding areas! Let’s support our local neighbors and buy local this holiday season! To access the link for each item, simply download the attached PDF & tap each photo to open up the appropriate URL. Happy shopping!! Businesses Listed Include: Kenda Kist Jewelry Hey Maeve Arc Society Boutique The Clean Bar Shop Bofemme

  • Perfect Gifts for Any Man

    (This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure about affiliate links here.) My husband and I are going on 10 years of being together. Through the years, I have learned a bit about men’s taste in shopping. And basically the short of it is… if it comes in black or blacked out the better! I comprised this list with my husbands help. Some of these items are things he already has and loves ( like the OAC City watch), and some are things he’d like to have (i guess that was my hint hint) The issue I hear most women complain out during the holidays is what to get the…

  • Fool Proof Gift Guide for Her

    (This post contains affiliate links. See my disclosure about affiliate links here.) For this Fool Proof Holiday Gift Guide for her, I comprised all of my favorite items. I tried to focus on things that don’t require perfect sizing and that are less likely to get returned (haha)… I mean who doesn’t love leggings?! So ladies, make it easy for your other half and just share this link with him when he asks for your Christmas list and then act surprised when you open it! 1. Kenda Kist- Holiday Rectangle Drop Necklace (Free shipping with code MODERNVANITYSTYLE) 2. Kenda Kist- Holiday Rectangle Drop Earring(Free shipping with code MODERNVANITYSTYLE) 3. Kenda…

  • Why Every Girl Boss Needs Shapermint

    I have always been a fan of shapewear for special events, but never for everyday wear. I was use to the compressed, short of breath, waist crushing shapewear that makes you think you look three sizes smaller. So naturally, I never wanted to submit myself to wearing it, especially when I know everyone could tell how uncomfortable I was. The constant tugs to give yourself a breath of air… and don’t even get me started about using the bathroom in these!  Thank goodness Shapermint was kind enough to send me 3 different types of shapewear to review and holy cow… they completely changed my life! Their shapewear is so comfortable,…

  • Travel Guide: Asheville, NC

    For my 25th my husband and family took me for a special weekend getaway to Asheville, North Carolina. This was the start of my 25 Things to Do at 25 bucket list. If you’ve never been, it’s the perfect mixture of beautiful, calm, relaxing mountains and a fun, artsy, vibrant city. From hiking to the abundance of breweries and boutiques, this is the perfect city for a weekend getaway. Where we stayed: We stayed at the gorgeous Cambria Hotel & Suites in downtown Asheville. It was important for us to be walking distance to everything, so we didn’t have to UBER or try to find parking within the city. Our…