Below is an excerpt from "Office Drawer Essentials: The Hair and Makeup Staples to Stash in Your Desk," which originally appeared on InStyle [1]. Read the full story here [2].

The chill in the air, twinkling lights decorating buildings, and sparkly accessories at every department store can only mean one thing: Holiday season is fast approaching, and along with it comes the wave of festive parties. Here at InStyle HQ, it may be perfectly normal to keep a drawer (or entire cabinet . . . ) full of beauty products for that ever-important touch-up, but some workplaces may frown on pulling out your entire manicure kit once the clock strikes 6. That's why we put together a short list of preparty essentials that can take you from work to working it in a flash.

Click through [3] to find out why you need these products in your drawer now and to shop each one.

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Holiday Beauty Hacks You Need to Know [4]
Beauty Products Essential For Winter Survival [5]
Icy Metallics For Your Makeup Bag [6]