10 Ways to Streamline Your Morning

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) one inch from the hairline.

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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.

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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.

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. TryConair's Mini Pro 1-inch ceramic curling iron ($18; conair.com).

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.

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.

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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.

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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).

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