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 /  02 October 2024  

#  A Rapper &amp; Mother Talks Us Through A Typical Day  


Grammy-winning rapper, actor and talk show host Eve is now an author – and a mother. To find out how she does it, we asked her to run us through a typical day…  


ByNana Acheampong

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### *6.45am* 

**My two-year-old son is my alarm clock.** He wakes me up between 6.45am and 7.15am. If I happen to wake up before him, the first thing I do is look out of my bedroom window and just say thank you for the day ahead. We usually put on his little Toniebox that reads him a story. I like to put on a podcast because it’s nice to have something on in the background. At the moment, I’m listening to either the [Mel Robbins](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002) podcast or [Huberman Lab](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/huberman-lab/id1545953110). Anything that talks about health, wellness and biohacking is my jam. My secret to waking up refreshed is to make sure I don't scroll on my phone before bed, and I also drink some magnesium powder in a tea before bed. This leads to some of the best sleep I've ever had.

### *7.30am* 

**I make breakfast for my son and myself.** My husband watches him while he eats, and I run upstairs to take a shower. I am obsessed with the Jo Malone London [Wood Sage &amp; Sea Salt Exfoliating Shower Gel](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=42168&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jomalone.co.uk%2Fproduct%2F25956%2F104347%2Fbath-body%2Fwood-sage-sea-salt-exfoliating-shower-gel) – I use it with exfoliating gloves for the best results. I then love to use either the Johnson &amp; Johnson [shea and coco butter oil](https://amzn.to/3Y3Ks2C) or the Clarins [Tonic Body Treatment Oil](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=37335&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clarins.co.uk%2Ftonic-body-treatment-oil-firming-toning%2FC020101003.html) on my skin. On my face, I use Lancer Skincare’s [The Method cleanser](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Flancer-skincare-the-method-cleanser-120ml%2F11166671.html), and the Mario Badescu [eye cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=15526&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.beautybay.com%2Fp%2Fmario-badescu%2Fhyaluronic-eye-cream%2F) is a classic for me. For office days, I want to look cute but sporty – my go-to uniform at the moment is leggings, a basic tee and great outerwear. I love my [grey bomber](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=PttSeJVndC8&mid=24448&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.net-a-porter.com%2Fen-gb%2Fshop%2Fproduct%2Fthe-attico%2Fclothing%2Fcasual-jackets%2Foversized-wool-blend-hooded-bomber-jacket%2F1647597340494016) from The Attico and trainers from [Salomon](https://www.salomon.com/en-gb). For a more dressed-up vibe, I team my YSL patent [slingback pumps](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=PttSeJVndC8&mid=35663&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mytheresa.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fwomen%2Fsaint-laurent-lee-75-patent-leather-slingback-pumps-red-p00954355) teamed with anything from [ALAÏA](https://www.maison-alaia.com/gb?srsltid=AfmBOortFNFVlpmD69TobMZx5_yRb_ZJ34lFUSZ_FmIIApx6PjJqF7sd). I am a big fan of [Khaite](https://khaite.com/?srsltid=AfmBOopYpgivRu21yZL1D6bg0fWrL0RJDadwQjoVfTo_9Af0zUCL9Jif) too, especially its denim. On the high street, I love [Mango](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=36057&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fshop.mango.com%2Fgb%2Fen%2Fh%2Fwomen) – I bought lots from the Victoria Beckham collaboration earlier this year.In the style stakes, I don’t think anyone does it better than Law Roach and Zendaya, it’s just a partnership made in heaven.

### *9am* 

**I book a taxi to make sure I get out of the house on time.** I can’t leave the house without a good pair of sunglasses – currently my Gucci [aviators](https://www.sunglasshut.com/uk/gucci/gc001938-889652394046) – or the [Pillow Talk lipstick](https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011l4QSA/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.charlottetilbury.com%2Fuk%2Fproduct%2Fmatte-revolution-lipstick-pillowtalk) by Charlotte Tilbury. My aim is to head straight to the gym after I’ve dropped my son off as I prefer working out there. It’s a 25-minute walk from the nursery and I’ll listen to more podcasts on the way. I have a [Peloton](https://www.onepeloton.com/en-GB) bike at home but being in a gym environment makes me work harder. I am a big fan of mat Pilates. My favourite fitness brands are [Alo](https://www.aloyoga.com/en-gb?srsltid=AfmBOorUpMrBN2ZDe5GbIxPVs_OrlPmSGjXLZoHpWAjfAZ5zBqj3U1Z3), [Tala](https://www.wearetala.com/) – I love what Grace Beverley has done – and you can’t go wrong with [lululemon](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=57911&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lululemon.co.uk%2Fen-gb%2Fhome). After working out, I’ll have a sauna and steam.

 

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### *11.30am*

**My office is a very chilled, calm space.** It’s in an industrial building, so I worked with an interior designer to soften it up, with blush pink curtains, white pillar chairs and chevron wood flooring. I light Nag Champa incense when I arrive. I have lots of black and white photos on the wall, including one of Jimi Hendrix. Recently, a typical day has consisted of being on Zoom with the writer for my book, [*Who’s That Girl?*](https://amzn.to/3ZNH0KO) Now that we’ve finished, I am starting work on book number two. Writing my memoir made me think of my career highlight and it would have to be winning a Grammy for ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind’ with Gwen Stefani.

### ***1pm***

**I don’t have a set lunchtime – I’m a big snacker.** My husband laughs at me because the first thing I do when I go to hotels is look at the snacks. At the office, I love a good Kit Kat or any flavour of [Tony’s Chocolonely](https://uk.tonyschocolonely.com/). There is also a café in the building, so I tend to go down there a few times during the day. My Deliveroo order is from [L'ETO](https://menu.letocaffe.com/uksoho). The chicken salad is insane with a side of delicious flatbread. If I was heading out for a lunch meeting, [Brasseria](https://www.brasserianottinghill.com/) in Notting Hill is my favourite spot.

 

 

 

 

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### *5.30pm* 

**I don’t like to leave the office any later than 5.30pm.** I give my son a big cuddle when I get home around 6.15pm and find out about his day. I’ll put on BBC iPlayer for him to watch for no longer than 30 minutes. Usually, it's [*Kiri and Lou*](https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000hqxr/kiri-and-lou). Once bath and bedtime are done, I start on dinner. If I am prepared and have done a food shop, I’ve set myself up for the win and am ready to cook. Unfortunately, I order out way too much. My top three spots are [Taqueria](https://taqueria.co.uk/) – they do brilliant tacos – [Hare and Tortoise](https://www.hareandtortoise.co.uk/) and, for the best sushi, the [Notting Hill Fish Shop](https://nottinghillfishshop.co.uk/).

### *8pm*

**I love being under my covers.** Not asleep but sitting up, having something on in the background or scrolling on my phone. My room is so cosy, and I get to fully switch off when I’m in there. My [bed linen](https://thewhitecompany.sjv.io/6e327E) is from The White Company – easy and classic. We have a big bed, and it makes the right size of sheets for our mattress. I am also a big fan of [H&amp;M Home](https://click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=etT1jgERWYw&mid=43250&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww2.hm.com%2Fen_gb%2Fhome.html%3Fsrsltid%3DAfmBOooHLy8uhSm5aODRarmeJgNaiic_gF3heGjtr9e-zgqLKoU2sUEH) – I have lots of blankets for the bed from there. Right now, I’m watching all the [*Real Housewives*](https://www.hayu.com/show/286120488427) franchises – Dubai is my current fave.

### *11pm* 

**I always put on something calming to fall asleep.** I use the [Calm app](https://www.calm.com/) and usually put on some nice music. I cut off any contact from my phone 20 minutes before bed. This is something I consistently do unless I’ve just passed out so tired. No matter what, I will always wash my face before bed. Depending on what I think my skin needs, my skincare routine consists of using the Lancer [scrub](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2082&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.com%2Flancer-skincare-the-method-polish-120g%2F11166675.html) or Dermalogica [Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=40836&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dermalogica.co.uk%2Fproducts%2Fdaily-microfoliant-exfoliator%3Fvariant%3D44307913572544%26selling_plan%3D797245632) followed by a [cherry scrub](https://harveynic.prf.hn/click/camref:1101l3IdCh/destination:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.harveynichols.com%2Fskin-design-london%2Fcherry-gloss-peel-100ml-13774-194482%2F) by Skin Design, a vitamin C mask, a thick moisturiser, and sometimes I put the Elizabeth Arden [Eight Hour Cream](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Felizabeth-arden-eight-hour-cream-skin-protectant-50ml-10029058) over that. On my bedside table, you will find my rock salt lamp, the Laneige [Lip Sleeping Mask](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=2041&awinaffid=69421&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boots.com%2Flaneige-lip-sleeping-mask-watermelon-pop-20g-10348259) and some children’s toys.

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