This eclectic boutique in Carrboro, N.C., now has an affinity app for the iPhone to keep its customers and fans apprised of the latest arrivals from the buying trips of owner Elizabeth Wilkes.

Whether you are shopping for yourself or searching for the perfect gift, the store offers both the younger and older generations a constellation of interesting and exotic goods to beautify their lives and homes. Items sold include unique jewelry, stylish clothing and accessories, as well an eclectic mix of furnishings fit for dorm rooms, apartments and homes.

Modern Fossil carries home furnishings from designers such as John Robshaw, Karma Living, and Design Legacy. Its fashions include clothing brands such as Closet Romantic, Wish Collection, For Love and Liberty, Beyond Vintage, 31 Workshop and Mine, plus a large selection of vintage purses, hats and belts.

The Modern Fossil app is an easy way to browse the stores constantly evolving collection from your iPhone and connect with the store’s website for ordering. It includes store hours, directions, images and descriptions of full lines of products, special offers exclusive to app holders and a way to store your favorite items for when your return to the app later.