Get the Look: Transitional cover-ups

Even though it's cold outside, the stores are awash with pre-spring offerings. While it's unlikely you will be able to find a heavy duty winter coat post-sale period, it's best to invest in a lightweight style that you can take from season to season. Leather jackets are being offered by brands such as Rick Owens, Haider Ackermann and Céline, while military styles always make a comeback.

Puffa jackets may bring to mind a ski holiday, but many brands including MaxMara and Moncler have developed city-worthy tailored varieties that are chic and fashionable. Top of our list is new brand Iwishusun. For every down jacket you buy (€168/HK$1,720 from iwishusun.net), the company will donate money to the equivalent of one cataract surgery to Project Orbis. Invest in classic colours such as black or navy, and spice up your look with fun accessories that work all year round.

Animal prints such as zebra or leopard are good for all seasons. Valentino's calf hair zebra print bag (HK$18,400 from On Pedder) is great for day or night.

A funky watch is another way to show off your style. Lane Crawford has teamed up with vintage specialists Vintage-DB & 10pastTEN to bring in a selection of vintage Rolexes including the Ladies Datejust (HK$107,000) with a lapis lazuli stone dial.

A bold belt like MaxMara's fluorescent styles (HK$1,280 each) will update any jacket you have while adding a splash of colour.

You can't go wrong with a pair of neutral pumps, especially in exotic leathers or textures such as Rupert Sanderson's beige Elba (HK$4,980) in an exotic print.