‘Tis the season to be cozy. So says Alexandra Daddario. Yes, this time of year may be equal parts sugar-coated and stressful, but the former White Lotus resident and red lip aficionado has nailed the routines (beauty, travel, fashion, and otherwise) that make the holiday season as comfortable — and stylish! — as possible. 

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Her hack for the perfect holiday lip? “Go for a deep red,” Daddario says. (More on that below.) A glimpse into what she’s baking this season? “Gluten-free brownies and muffins … everyone in the household eats them.” (That too.)  Her trick to staying sane while buying gifts and traveling with her family? The Hilton Honors American Express credit cards, which the companies refreshed just in time for the holidays.

“One of the great things about traveling and staying at Hilton and using your Amex card is that you get more points every time you use it,” spokeswoman Daddario says of the new launch. “They've bumped up the points so you can travel more, you can get more free stays, and get more travel in. It all works together to make traveling a lot easier.”