Hi Everyone 

Hope You are all well. As I’m sure You have all heard I’m organising an event in Breaffy house resort on Sunday September 4th. It’s a ladies afternoon there will be Hair & Make up demos, a fitness talk and I have a fabulous lady to chat to You all about the importance of emotional well being. There will be a break for afternoon tea and a glass of bubbles and a chance to chat and browse stands. 

We will be holding a raffle and a collection on the day to raise funds for Breast Cancer Research. As You know this is close to my own heart and I’d love to contribute in some way to the cause. A few business have already got in touch to donate raffle prizes. Thank You to all who have contributed so far. If anyone else would like to donate a voucher or a prize please contact me on Facebook or at Maria@mrsdillonsdiary.ie 

I’m hoping the day will be a huge success I think it’s time We had an event like this in Castlebar. It will be a lovely opportunity for a girls day out for a bit of fun and hopefully We all come away from the day having learned somthing. Let me know what You think??

Tickets are available to purchase at eventbrite. 

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Please note this is a ticket only event, as there is food being served and goodybags.  Please purchase Your tickets in advance to avoid dissapointment. Keep an eye on my snapchat for updates on the coming weeks Mrspdilly2b 

I’m looking forward to meeting Some of You at the event. Let me know if Your coming along. 

Love Maria xx

Hi Everyone,

So last Friday I attended the Mayo Roscommon Hospice Ladies Luncheon at Mount Falcon in Ballina. I’m sure You are all aware of the crucial services provided by the Mayo Roscommon Hospice. I was delighted to be able to support and attend this event. As palative  care services is somthing that is close to my own heart. We never availed of the services of the Hospice due to the circumstances of our Mums illness. However there are other family’s in much different situations who  need this great support in times of extreme sadness and pain. Believe me Seeing it first hand like I have,I know how vital fund raising events like this one is. 

So anyway onto the fun part. So I attended the event with five other ladies. My friends Emma, Nicola, Anne, Cora & Georgina. The weather was amazing the sun shone and We had the most fabulous day. We were treated to a fantastic fashion show by Carraigdonn.com and the most delicious meal at Mountfalconestate.com 

There were loads of fabulous prizes on the day and the style stakes were unreal. Everybody looked so glamorous. The gorgeous Miriam O Callaghan spoke and her words were so emotional and heartfelt. It was my first time to meet Miriam in person although I always admired her on TV. She really is a true lady who speaks straight from the heart. I felt really motivated after listening to her. 

Tommy Fleming entertained us with some lovely music on the day too. It was also my first time to meet Tommy. He was very friendly and was up for a few selfies, great craic.

I pulled a dress from the back of the wardrobe from about three years ago. It’s one of the Pretty Dress company ones I bought in MiMi in Castlebar back in 2013. I forgot I had it, always nice to rediscover a guna like that and give it another spin .

You folks know I can’t resist a good mirror selfie. When the lighting is that good. I embraced the pale and went for a vintage look. I think our pale Irish complexion is beautiful I intend to celebrate it more. 

All in all the day was brilliant fun and for such a great cause. I’m looking forward to next year already. 

Please give this post a share and Thank You for Your continued support. 

Love 

Maria xx

Hi Everyone

I’m still on a high from Saturday nights win at the Irish Blogger Association awards. I actually couldn’t believe it. There were so many brilliant blogs in my category I never thought I stood a chance at all. The excitement was unreal. I had the best night ever. I’m sure You could all tell that from my snap story. Such fun I loved every second. The awards were arranged by Fiona from Cool events.ie

Those of You who know Me well, know that I had been feeling very down since losing our Mum in August. It has been one very difficult year for us as a family. Winning this award really helped to get back my sparkle. It was just the little boost I needed and it’s lovely to know people love what I’m doing with my blog. So basically I’m still buzzing from the excitement of Saturday night.

The awards were held in The Raddisson Golden lane in Dublin. It was a fantastic night with some amazing people and the food was amazing.

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Hi Everyone,
I hope You are all well. A few of You have been in contact to ask how I am getting on with my Invisalign treatment. I thought Id write it all in a blog post for You to read. So I’ve been wearing my aligners now since the 30th of November. The first few days I found it hard to get used to wearing them. Its like anything new, it felt alien to me. My mouth was a little dry so I had to keep sipping water, Never a bad thing eh?? There was a small bit of discomfort but nothing too serious at all. I used a swish of Diflam mouthwash just before I put them in to desensitise the gum area which was slightly tender. There were one or two rough edges on the aligners which I was able to use a nail file to buff off any sharp edges. I also got some orthodontic gum from David Mc Convilles which was very handy to smooth over any edges. After day three my mouth and mind had adjusted to the new way of life and it got much easier.  
  
David Mc Conville Orthodontics Sligo

By week two I was far more comfortable and fell into my new routine. My aligners need to be worn 22 hours a day or so. I wear them sleeping, and I wear them at work so that makes up a huge chunk of the day. The other hours in between just fly by I hardly notice I’m wearing them especially while driving, exercising, shopping etc etc . I can take them out to eat and drink which is a godsend really. I usually take them out and soak them in clear mouthwash, or Retainerbrite, while I am eating. I like to keep them as fresh and clean as possible. I brush my teeth after meals and pop the aligners back in. So far I haven’t had any difficulties with them at all. Its also helped me to reduce my coffee consumption which cant be a bad thing.
  

As part of my treatment I needed to have two teeth extracted. My mouth was overcrowded and in order to make room to correct my teeth two needed to be removed. I was a nervous wreck over this. It turned out to be absolutely fine. I went to my own dentist here in Castlebar for the extractions. It was all over in a few minutes I had driven myself insane with worry but there was no need at all. My next appointment in David Mc Convilles is on January 25th where I will see how my treatment is progressing. I really can not believe how fast the weeks are flying by. I will be almost two months into my fourteen month treatment at that stage. I will keep you guys posted along the way.
As always thanks for reading and remember sharing is Caring.
Love Maria xx 
   

Good morning Everyone 

I have teamed up with the fabulous Bowtique lane Cavendish lane Castlebar for this fabulous competition. Bowtique Lane are having their grand opening this Saturday evening 14th November. I for one cannot wait. Are you attending the event?? Let me know I will be there and I would love to meet You on the night. 

  
  
So who has been into the shop?  I have bought a few great items here lately. My street one leather trousers were a great buy I have worn them loads. My cosy winter parka has been keeping me cosy in this freezing weather. 

Anyway here’s the competition, You can win this beautiful Pauls Boutique fantastic handbag. Worth €100. Wouldn’t it be lovely for Christmas. 

  
  
So this competition is a little different, You need to leave Your name and number in store to enter. I think this is a great idea, of course You are going to pop in for a look at all the fabulous clothes available in store. While Your there, just mention this post to Dawn or Tara and leave Your name and number to enter the draw. Easy peasy!

Bowtique Lane Facebook
You can check out this fabulous shop on Facebook too. 

Make Sure You mention Mrs Dillons Diary when You call in to Bowtique Lane. 

As always thanks for reading and best of luck with the competition.

Please like and share and tag your friends so they can enter too.

Love Maria xx

Hi Everyone 

I’m doing a series of Wishlists on the blog over the coming weeks. I’m trying to source as many local little gems as possible. It great to shine the spotlight on what We have available here in Castlebar. I’m not really a huge fan of buying online unless I know the brand and sizing very well. I really need to try things on and see them in person, but that’s just me. Today I stopped by The Closet link road in Castlebar. I love this shop as they do Vero Moda, it’s great to have this brand in Castlebar. 

  
  
I spotted this beautiful Clutch bag today. It is definitely on my Wishlist. Along with this fabulous envelope style bag with a jewelled cuff.

  
Everyone knows that handbags are my weakness. Take note Mr Dillon my Wishlist is getting long. 

  
 
I loved this Vero Moda cosy coat. I already have a winter coat but this caught my eye. This granite coloured Jumper dress is a winter wardrobe staple. It feels heavy and really good quality material. A piece like this will never date. I’ve been seeing this colour everywhere. I love it. It’s just as flattering as black but is a little edgier. Very 2015.
  
I did  buy  something from The Closet to wear to a wedding this weekend. I’m going to keep it as a surprise to be revealed over the weekend. We are off to The Armada hotel in Spanish point Co. Clare. Keep an eye on my Snapchat over the weekend.

  

As always folks thanks for reading. If you like any of these items let me know. Please share this post if You find it helpful. If You know of a local shop with some amazing pieces get in touch maria@mrsdillonsdiary.ie or get me on Facebook or Snapchat. Bye for now,

Love Maria xxx

On Sunday night we went for dinner in Flannerys bistro. We were celebrating my eight years in business. It’s was also the six year anniversary of when We got together. I wore my leather trousers from Bowtique Lane, Cavendish lane Castlebar. I bought them two weeks ago and I love them I’ve worn them a few times already. 

 
 

These were the same leather trousers I wore to the beauty brunch in Galway the week before. They are a label called street one and cost €59.99 from Bowtique Lane. 

 

I wore this short sleeved metallic trim black top from River island. This was a great buy, it’s very comfortable and perfect for chilly nights. It worked really well with the leather trousers.

   

On my feet I wore these shoes from New Look. I bought them for my friends wedding a few weeks ago. They were a great buy too at €29.99 they can be worn with anything really. They are also comfortable. 

 

Today I put a deposit on this coat in Bowtique Lane. At €169 it’s pricy, but it is so cosy and warm it feels like a quilt around me.  It’s good to invest in one or two great quality items that will go the distance and I guess a practical winter coat won’t really go out of style. I will have to pay it off over a few weeks. I think this is a brilliant option to have in a shop. I had my eye on one in River Island that was €160 but being able to pay it off is much more practical for me anyway. 

   
I also spotted this gorgeous clutch bag. I can’t afford it, but I love it. Maybe Mr Dillon will treat me to it if I’m good. It’s another little beauty from Boutique Lane. 

 

So that’s it folks, my favourite fashion picks for this week. Keep an eye on my snapchat. As I always share any lovely pieces that I see in the shops . Just for the record I can’t afford to buy them all. I do love to window shop though and try things on, just to see. 
  
Thanks for all the lovely compliments on my blog and snapchat. You are all so kind.

Much Love,

Maria xx

P.s Don’t forget to share xxx 

Hi Everyone 

So yesterday I had a very exciting morning. I went to Sligo for a free consultation with David MC Conville orthodontists. For a long time my bottom teeth have bothered me. There’s one tooth that’s misplaced due to overcrowding. My lower line is a little uneven, and I would love to have them straight. The top needs a little work too.Over the last few months I have realised that life is short. Putting up with something that is making me feel self conscious is just not worth it. So I decided to take action and get my smile fixed.

 

David MC Conville Orthodontist clinic is located at the Quay side shopping centre in Sligo. On the Wine street entrance.Of course I’m very familiar with Quayside as there is a River Island there.(This could be dangerous) There is loads of parking available at the shopping centre so this helps.
  

 
So I arrived at the stylish modern clinic to find a lovely relaxed atmosphere. (No scary dentist noises/smells) The friendly team made me feel at ease straight away. I went in for my consultation with David. He did an assessment of my teeth, pointed out a few areas that needed correction. He explained the different stages of treatment required. I will need a fourteen month plan to achieve my desired results.As I am far too vain for traditional braces, I’m opting for Invisalign  invisible braces.

  Now I know You are all going to want to know how much the plan costs?? Here’s the thing everybody’s is different depending on the level of treatment required. Everyone knows any cosmetic dentistry is not cheap. For me it’s a long term investment in myself. You can’t put a price on confidence and contentment. I am opting to pay monthly to spread the cost over the fourteen months. There are a few different instalment plans available at no extra cost.

  
The only way to find out how much it costs is to book a free consultation by calling the clinic on 071 9150820. They also have a clinic in Donegal town 074 9723506 or click onto the link below. My readers can enjoy a discount on €500 OFF Invisilign by mentioning mrsdillonsdiary.ie When You book Your FREE consultation. 
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So I will be taking my readers with me on my Invisalign  journey by blogging about my experience. I hope You enjoy my progress reports on my quest for the perfect smile. I will keep you all informed of how things are going. I’m sure the time will fly. I’m very excited to get started my next appointment is on October 19th when I get the impression done for my Invisalign . Then I have to wait Six weeks for my   Invisalign  to arrive. There will be a few changes to my routine required. Just some little habits I will have to build into my day for oral hygiene with the Invisalign . I’m sure this won’t be too hard to get used to.

 

 
So that’s it folks, I’m very excited to be starting this new little journey of self improvement. That’s all for now I will keep You updated. Don’t forget to hit that share button.

Love Maria.

 

Hi Everyone 

I popped into Penneys in Castlebar Yesterday just for a look. Of course I ended up buying. Who can leave Penneys without a few purchases not me that’s for sure. I just love the Autumn/winter fashion. Boots, scarves, cosy cardigans I love them all. So here’s just a little post on a few bits that I picked up. 

 

 
I’ve been lusting after a pair of cute ankle boots in this shade for ages. Imagine my delight to spot these little beauties for €15 Ahmazing!! I’m also in love with these oversized warm scarves. I have a houndstooth one that I bought a few weeks ago. I love to throw it over my leather jacket. It’s the perfect transition piece for Autumn.  So cosy but not as bulky as a coat. 

 

 
I also picked up this great wrap for only €13. Another delightful Autumn accessory practical and stylish. This can be thrown over any outfit and fits in perfectly with the seventies trend.

 

Next up Rimmel self tan in light €6.50 I’ve heard great reports on this. It’s a matte finish. I absolutely hate orange tan. I often embrace the pale but my legs can look a bit blue so a coat of this should do the trick. The new range of brushes from Penneys are excellent. I wasn’t surprised to see they had nearly sold out. Carmex is one product I can’t live without. I buy loads of the stuff. Especially this time of year. 
  I picked up these two workout tops for  €9 and €11. You really can’t beat Penneys on price for workout clothes. The evenings are getting chilly and these are great for me when I’m out walking. They are comfortable and warm without being too heavy for walking. 
  
Add me on Snapchat to keep up with my shopping antics. I love to snap while I’m out shopping to show my followers what’s in the shops. I just can’t help myself. 

Well I hope you enjoyed this post. I’m off to enjoy this sunshine and go for a long walk. 

Chat to you soon,

Love Maria xx

Hey Everyone 

I love autumn, it’s actually my favourite season to dress for. I’ve been looking around getting a few ideas. We have a few events to look forward to in the coming months. I’ve just had a quick look on River Island and picked out a few of my favourites at the moment. I’ve added links in case there’s anything you might like to buy So just click on the link (example Molly denims)it will bring you straight to River Island.com where You can purchase. Handy eh?

Molly denims 
You really can’t go wrong with River Island jeans. They are great for dressing up or dressing down. I have had my eye on this colour “Molly” pair for a while.  

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Bardot dress

I really like the look of this dress, You can’t really go wrong with black can you? There’s a casual sexiness to this little guna. Dressy or casual, I think it could work both ways.

  
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Kimono style dress

  

I   spotted this limited edition dress and I love the sleeves and the gold belt. I think it’s a must have. Dare I mention it, but the party season is coming up soon. This is a great little number throw on a pair of black opaque tights and away you go.  

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Dark red jumpsuit
I love this culotte style jumpsuit. I think it’s very classy. I’m not sure if the shape will work on me personally but I will definitely try this on. I think it’s a beautiful autum shade. So elegant.

  
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Black play suit
This one is a little bit of a wild card. It looks a bit too short for me, but again I’d definitely try it on. Black tights would be essential for my legs anyway. It could work though, I’m thinking I could wear this on  a girls night out with loads of prosecco, and lots of laughs.

  
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 Ankle boots

It’s the season for getting cosy and time to grab a pair of these gorgeous ankle boots. I love the nude colour they would look great with those fab Molly jeans.

  
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Suede tassel heels
I had been stalking a pair of Steve Madden shoes very similar to these in the U.S. I decided to leave them in the end as my foot felt a bit squashed in them. However I found these little gems and they are right on trend with the suede tassels. Rocking that seventies vibe.

 

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Coat 
Last but not least, this tan coat looks so cosy and warm. It’s definitely on my Wishlist.

 

So there’s a few of the items I’m lusting after at the moment. I just thought I’d write a little post and share them with You all. Be sure to let me know if you decide to buy any of these items. If you enjoyed this post please hit the Facebook icon below to share it, or leave me a comment. Thanks for reading.

Love Maria