$#@*! You're late, you're late, you're late. For a very important date office meeting. You've got minutes to get your you-know-what out the door or you're canned. OK, that's dramatic, but if you really don't have a single second to spare, go for one of these polished looks and you'll have just enough time to grab an espresso on your way in the office.

Messy Topknot

Put the flat iron down-you don't have the time for sleek and straight hair. Not today. Instead, go for a messy topknot that takes all of two minutes to accomplish and will have you looking business ready without much effort. Plus it leaves you with a few extra minutes to apply a red lip and statement brows to pair with your artfully messy 'do.

Bold Lipstick

The quickest way to look polished? A bold lip. While suitable for the office, a vamp lipstick shade also transitions seamlessly for HH after work. Apply it the right way and everyone will think you've got special plans-aka a date-after your EOD presentation.

Glowing Skin

Grab an illuminating stick stat. After applying moisturizer and BB cream, run highlighter along the high-points of your face: brown bone, cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose and Cupid's bow. A little strobing goes a long way.

Messy Chignon

Whether you're late for work, a wedding, a blind date or just really want to go grocery shopping before the Trader Joe's rush hits, this messy chignon only requires four simple steps, a few bobby pins and a spritz of dry shampoo-so you can look like a #BossLady in no time!

Classic Cat Eye

There's no classic makeup look quite like a perfectly executed cat eye. And while it requires some extra skill and dedication, a bold cat eye makes it look like you "tried", even if the only thing you applied was liquid liner.

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Do you have any quick tricks on how to look polished in minutes? Share your secret in the comments below!