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Whether you live on a little island in the Outer Hebrides or in a penthouse flat in the heart of London’s West End, you will no doubt be looking forward to the summer months. After weeks and weeks of drab, grey skies and ever dropping temperatures, it will be so great to be able to leave the scarves and heavy coats in the wardrobe.

We all love to make a statement once in a while, but this isn’t always easy when you are trying to keep the rain out and the cold at bay. Because of this, there’s always a great sense of anticipation in the air once spring has come and gone. This summer, you should look to make a splash, and here are five reasons to do so.

Show the new you off to the world
Every time the warmer season comes around, there’s a chance to reinvent yourself, both in terms of what you wear and how you look. Life shouldn’t ever be a case of standing still, so if you’ve undergone some beauty treatments or perhaps a session of laser hair removal, now is the time to tell the waiting world.

Add a dash of colour
We all know that certain colours are in during one season and out the next, but we don’t all have to follow the crowd. If you look good in canary yellow, wear canary yellow! It’s all about being yourself, and once the warmer weather and the longer days turn up, there is more chance for some highly enjoyable showing off.

Fashions are easier to find
There was a time when every fashion conscious individual had to endure several hours of retail therapy just to find that one skirt or that one pair of shoes that just said the right things. It was hard on the feet and even harder on the levels of tolerance. These days, you can shop till you drop from the comfort of your own laptop.

Bargains are waiting to be snapped up
While the more familiar high end names will still be on the expensive side, it’s so much easier these days to pick up a bargain online. Comparing prices is a piece of cake, so when those killer heels or that perfect little black dress appears on the shopping list, make sure you settle back with a coffee and a tablet computer.

Get yourself noticed
If you’ve made a conscious decision to be bolder this summer, you have to remember that you won’t be the only one. There will be competition for attention at parties and sporting events, so make the extra effort. If there’s a chance to add a little extra flourish, make sure you take it.