As the days become lighter so does the colour of the clothing we wear, writes Amanda Griffiths.

As the days become lighter so does the colour of the clothing we wear, writes Amanda Griffiths. Springof creams, ivories and beige combine with darker shades of camel, brown and khaki.

Combine these with a touch of colour and your spring wardrobe is complete

Cheshire Stockists

Beatrix Ong: 0845 430 8880, www.beatrixong.com, Jaeger store, Wilmslow

Betty Barclay: www.bettybarclay.co.uk, De Keyser Fashions, Chester; Broadbents, Knutsford; Helen Winterson, Marple; Susie Blues, Sale; Broadbents, Warrington; Hoopers, Wilmslow

Elegance: 0844 557 5507

Escada: 0207 245 9800, Angela Beer, Bramhall

Gold: 0207 636 2789, www.gold.ie, Shelley H Fashion, Ashton on Mersey; Andrea Claire, Cheadle Hulme; Crissan, Cheadle Hulme; Tara Couture, Crewe; Jean Gallimore, Macclesfield; Susie Blues, Poynton and Sale; Extra Special, Nantwich; Helen Winterson, Stockport

Kate Cooper: 0207 636 2789, www.katecooper.ie,

Jaeger: 0845 051 0063, www.jaeger.co.uk, Stores in Altrincham, Chester, Ellsemere Port, Knutsford, Liverpool, Manchester and Wilmslow; House of Fraser in Manchester; Harvey Nichols in Manchester

Phase Eight: 0800 032 8808, www.phase-eight.co.uk, John Lewis, Cheadle; Phase Eight, Chester; John Lewis, Liverpool; Trafford Centre, Manchester; Phase Eight, Manchester; House of Fraser, Manchester; Phase Eight, Wilmslow

Ralph Lauren: 0207 535 4600, www.ralphlauren.com, McArthur Glen Outlet Centre, Ellesmere Port