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"We know, we've talked smoky eyes to death, but for 2012 there is a new twist on the classic\u2014one part punk, one part glam, this NSFW look is incredibly smoldering.\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\nSo what's difference? The shadow is applied in a slightly circular shape and super smoky (but in a clean, precise way). They're not the sharp, winged cat eyes or messy smudges of shadow we've seen in past seasons. Let's call them Eclipse Eyes. We first saw the look hidden behind lace masks at [Chanel's Couture Fall 2011 show](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/beauty/F2011CTR-CHANEL). Then, it popped up several times at the spring shows, most notably [Rodarte](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/beauty/S2012RTW-RODARTE) in New York, and [Gucci](http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/runway-beauty/spring-2012/gucci-hair-and-makeup\\\\#slide=1) in Milan. \\\"It's graphic, very bold, and very brave,\\\" makeup artist Pat McGrath said backstage at Gucci. \\\"There's a nod to punk, and a nod to the art deco of the '20s.\\\"\\n\\n                   \\n\\nMcGrath used multiple layers to achieve it, starting off with black pencil to outline the shape of the shadow first, which McGrath described as \\\"raccoon-like.\\\" Next, she topped it with black shadow, then black shimmery shadow, and finally loose black glitter pressed onto the lids. To recreate the look at home, you don't need to layer so many types of shadow\u2014the key is to make sure yours has a touch of sheen to it so you don't *actually* look like a raccoon.\\n\\n\\n\\nIt's that rounded shape that makes this look feel fresh and new. So how do you that without going full-on zombie? Makeup artist Tom Pecheux gave me a great tip that you want to mimic the shape of your eye. So, if your eyes are round, you can keep your shadow very circular-shaped, but if they're almond-shaped, stretch it out to the sides a bit more, still rounding the edges (don't make a Cleopatra-style point for this look). Then, clean up the edges with a Q-tip dipped in makeup remover.\\n\\n\\n\\nThe perfect eye shadow for the look might just be [Chanel Illusion d'Ombre Long Wear Luminous Eyeshadow in Mirifique](http://www.allure.com/beauty-products/makeup/2011/chanel-illusion-dombre-eye-shadow-mirifique) (a silver-flecked black cream), which makeup artist Peter Philips used at the Chanel Couture Fall 2011 show; when he created a similar look for the brand's [Pre-Fall 2012](http://www.style.com/fashionshows/beauty/2012PF-CHANEL) show just a few weeks ago, he used the same product in a new, limited edition shade called Nirvana (also black, but it won't be out until June 2012).\\n\\n\\n\\nThe final hint that this trend is catching on\u2014pictures from [Versace Atelier's](http://www.wwd.com/runway/spring-couture-2012/review/versace?module=today) couture collection yesterday morning show a similar look with black liner and a circle of soft black shadow all around the eyes. This is not \\\"I just-rolled-out-of-bed shadow.\\\" It looks totally deliberate, completely unapologetic, and something I totally plan on trying for a night out.\\n\\n\\n\\n__RELATED LINKS:__\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  [*Allure Says: The 10 Makeup Colors You'll Want in 2012*](http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2012/most-wanted-2012-makeup-colors\\\\#slide=1)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  [9 Easy Ways to Sex Up Your Makeup Routine for 2012](http://www.allure.com/makeup-looks/2012/new-sexy-makeup-routine\\\\#slide=1)\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n  [Daily Beauty Reporter: Makeup Ideas: The Five Best Makeup Looks From New York Fashion Week Spring 2012](http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/2011/09/makeup-ideas-the-five-best-makeup-looks-from-new-york-fashion-week-spring-2012.html)"^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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