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Hello, my lovely betwixters.

It's me, Kate Lister.

Welcome back to betwixt the sheets.

But before we can get going, I have to tell you,

this is an adult podcast spoken by other adults about adult things

in an adulty way covering a range of adult subjects,

and you should be an adult too. And we need to tell you that because

if you happen to keep listening and you get upset, well then that might be on us. But if we tell

you, that one's on you. Right, on with the show. Welcome to the golden age of Hollywood darling betwixters. As we arrive on the red carpet with stars

such as Rita Hayworth and oh look there's Marilyn, hi Marilyn, or Miss Monroe to you. There's one thing

that is impossible to ignore the bold red lipstick. It's as iconic as any of the stars who wear it.

And yes, I am including myself as a star,

because I love a red lip.

But what are the origins of this standout look

and what's its impact been throughout history?

Well, pucker up because we are going to find out.

What do you look for a man?

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