When you think of the spring/summer seasons, your mind might not immediately arrive at the color black. Some semblance of color might be involved. Or it may, like Miranda Priestly’s army of editors, go straight to florals. Fair enough.

For many, spring signifies rebirth, and a resurrection of self after the darkness and harsh nature of winter. The snow has melted, there are leaves on the trees, and the Park Avenue tulips are in full bloom. But if wearing black is a sign of mourning, so be it, because I am mourning the death of my favorite seasons: fall and winter.

If you’ve been around, you are likely well versed in my utter disdain for the sun, and particularly when it shines its brutal tentacles of doom upon my alabaster skin the months of late May through early September. It is simply not my time to shine. Equally of note is my aversion to wearing color, and colorful motifs such as florals. (For the record, this is strictly personal–I think they look beautiful on others, it’s simply my preference. I’ve also written about my love for what I refer to as morose florals) That’s okay, I carry flowers in my heart.

So doom and gloom, Christina, lighten up! Fear not–the only thing darker than my wardrobe is my sense of humor.

If you, too, are allergic not only to pollen and ragweed but a heavily-saturated sartorial palette, you’ve come to the right place. Below, find eight non-boring spring looks I dreamed up for transitional weather–no color added.

Something to look very chic hailing a taxi in while on the phone with your accountant insisting that yes, Tina, the picnic Birkin is a write off

car coat | bonnet | vintage vanity bag | dress | sunglasses | gloves | ballet heels | timepiece

An A+ outfit to wear to the airport when you finally head to Siberia for the summer months

trousers | t-shirt | trench | necklace | mesh flats | tote | sunglasses | fragrance

An easy, breezy errands and farmer’s market look (back away from the garlic…we vampires cannot)

jeans | t-shirt | trench | flats | bag | fragrance | sunglasses | hat

For when you have a business meeting at 3 and spells to cast at 5 (happy hour!!!)

bermuda short | blazer | bucket bag | flip flops | headscarf | sunglasses | earrings | necklace | fragrance

Saturday morning cold brew and Kaspia pickles run

leather bomber | lace shorts | tank | loafers | tote | sunglasses | necklace | fragrance

If Meredith Blake and Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour had a baby (hiking is optional–Evian is not)

stirrup pants | jacket | earrings | fragrance | pumps | bag | sunglasses

For when you wanna channel Valerie (or one of the Lisbon sisters) at the supermarket

nightdress | blazer coat | flats | bag | fragrance | sunglasses | rosary necklace

Something to channel Ashley Olsen in (just add wet hair)

jeans | sweater | belt | collar necklace | flip flops | sunglasses | bag | fragrance