Mr. Smarty Pants
Montezuma Red by Elizabeth Arden: the lipstick that says sexy and deadly, perfect for your Marine daughter
By Mr. Smarty Pants, Fri., Aug. 24, 2007
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In the 1940s, female U.S. Marines were strongly encouraged to wear lipstick, but their lipstick had to match the red cord on their winter caps. Elizabeth Arden developed Montezuma Red lipstick for that purpose.
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