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Old 02-03-2008, 08:36 PM
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So after researching a bunch of French paintings (Renoir) I've come up with a rough idea of how I want this character to look. I am having trouble figuring out a couple key things though!

In the late 1800s there was a tie that was fashionable (at least in Renoir's paintings.) that really looked like a wide strap of silk ribbon which wound around the neck and made for a large, soft looking bow. They aren't ascots but I have no idea what they were called. Maybe they were just wide strips of silk ribbon tied around the neck!

Anyone know what I am talking about?

Also, I was wondering if anyone knows how Chaplin did his makeup? His eyes are dark on the eyelids and he has other assorted make up but I don't actually know what type it was. Eyeliner, eyeshadow, pancake?
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