Beauty 10 Ways to Streamline Your Morning By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on October 27, 2016 Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc. Digital Studio 10 Ways to Streamline Your Morning 01 of 10 Look "Done" on the Run BRLP/GSI Media, Time Inc. Digital Studio No time for a blowout? Straighten the top and front sections of your hair, then pull them into a low ponytail or bun. Keep it neat by securing a headband (like these Jennifer Behr leather headbands in silver and gold, $78 each; jenniferbehr.com) 1 inch from the hairline. 02 of 10 Freeze Your Breakfast Time Inc. Digital Studio Beyonce's hairstylist (and busy mom of one) Kimberly Kimble prepares a smoothie before bed. In the morning there's no slicing, no blending, no mess—she just pulls the cup out of the fridge and goes. "I drink it as I'm on my way to work." Another idea: Make a batch Sunday night and freeze individual portions in Popsicle molds (try freezer bags if you prefer to drink your smoothie; defrost in the fridge overnight). 03 of 10 Create Your LMD-Little Magic Dress Time Inc. Digital Studio When you find a flattering dress you absolutely love (like this J. Crew wool dress, $158; jcrew.com), take it to a good tailor and have him replicate several versions in different colors and prints each season (some tailors will even provide the fabric). Wear a dramatic necklace or funky cuff to make each outfit unique. 04 of 10 Ensure You're Good to Glow Time Inc. Digital Studio After you wash your face in the evening, mix a few drops of self-tanner (try Clarins Self-Tanning instant gel, $33; sephora.com) into your night cream. In the morning your skin will have a subtle warmth to it that masks tiny imperfections, so it's easier to slip out the door without applying full makeup. 05 of 10 Touch Up at the Office Time Inc. Digital Studio If you have naturally wavy hair, wash it the night before and wrap it, still damp, into a bun when you go to bed. At the office, undo hair and quickly style a few pieces around the face with a mini (stashable!) curling iron. Try Conair's Mini Pro 1-inch ceramic curling iron ($18; conair.com). 06 of 10 Tag Your Outfits Time Inc. Digital Studio After looking at your schedule for the week on Sunday night and planning each day's outfit, hang the final picks in the front of your closet with DIY days-of-the-week tags. 07 of 10 Toe the Line Time Inc. Digital Studio The quickest way to fake a spa pedicure? Change your shoes! In peep toes, the only nail that really counts is the biggest (and possibly its little neighbor), so focus your efforts there. Keeping your shoe on, apply one base coat, then one coat of color (the less polish you apply, the less likely it is to smudge). Bonus: That trendy bottle of polish you splurged on is going to last a lot longer. Chanel Nail Colour in Paradoxal, $23; chanel.com. Suede peep-toes, Charles David, $275; 310-659-7110. 08 of 10 Edit, Edit, Edit Time Inc. Digital Studio Separate everyday cosmetics from the ones you use only on special occasions, says organization pro Stephanie Denton. Another easy way to pare down: Embrace multitasking products. Stila One Step makeup ($44; Ulta.com) combines primer, foundation and powder in one; NP Set On the Double Pen ($13; target.com) offers concealer and mascara; and Nars Orgasm Illuminator ($29; narscosmetics.com) adds a pretty sheen to both lips and cheeks. 09 of 10 Work Your Commute Time Inc. Digital Studio Sneak in an early-morning workout (and green up your day) with an energetic walk to the subway or train station instead of driving, suggests time-saving pro Peter Walsh. No shower at the office? Pack a lightweight one-piece outfit (in crease-resistant jersey, for example) in a stylish backpack along with body wipes (Nathan's Power Shower Refreshing wipes, $8; amazon.com), deodorant (Dove Clinical Protection, $8; target.com), dry shampoo, and wrinkle-release spray (Crease Release, the Laundress, $8; thelaundress.com). 10 of 10 Prep Your Purse Time Inc. Digital Studio Are you a chronic bag switcher? If so, a purse organizer-a removable pouch where you can store essentials like keys, cell phone, and wallet-makes it a lot simpler to do the daily transfer. Try the medium-size Cherry handbag organizer ($26; goneshopping.ca) shown here in a leather Longchamp bag ($480; longchamp.com). In a pinch use a roomy makeup bag instead. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit