(I can't comment on existing posts)
Regarding UI styling:
See [1] for a short discussion on how the style can be changed. There will bis a set of new styles available soon.
Regarding Code Recommenders:
moeTi, I'd be glad to learn what you found annoying about code recommenders. The general idea or the way it's implemented? Feedback is welcome [2].
Thanks,
Marcel
[1] http://www.vogella.com/blog/2012/07/11/eclipse-4-is-beautiful-create-your-own-eclipse-4-theme/
[2] http//www.eclipse.org/forums/eclipse.recommenders