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PEOPLE & ARTS Thursday 4 april 2019
Some ideas for treating a favored newborn like royalty

By LEANNE ITALIE of Charlotte-worthy party
Associated Press dresses in the $380 to $480
NEW YORK (AP) — Your sis- range.
ter, best friend or beloved For the feet? Perhaps the
cousin just had her first baby Duchess of Sussex will hop
and you’d like to treat your on the Freshly Picked band-
favored newborn to some wagon and outfit her baby
luxury. in a pair of $60 “it” fringe
But where to begin? moccasin-style soft shoes.
Where you live and how There’s a wide range to
you shop — online only, choose from.
swanky department stores SILVER SPOONS AND SUCH
or exclusive boutiques — There’s always that gift op-
will help determine your tion of a keepsake. Take
options, along with the fast- your pick at Tiffany & Co.
moving local trends where This combination photo shows Britain’s Princess Charlotte in Victoria, British Columbia, on Oct. 1, for silver spoons, cups and
your little “royal” resides. 2016, from left, in Hamburg, Germany on July 21, 2017, at St Mary’s Hospital in London on April 23, baby brushes. Don’t miss
The mindset of baby’s par- 2018 and at the Chapel Royal, St James’s Palace in London, on July 9, 2018. the company’s earthen-
ents also matters. Do they Associated Press ware banks for $125. They
have traditional taste? Are Cambridge, Kate Middle- The convertible Track col- day of school), Pepa & Co. include elephants, pigs
they modernists? Is laid- ton, have shared their Silver lection from Bugaboo sells (George’s whale jumper — and bunnies.
back chic, chemical free or Cross ride. for up to $2,000 or so, de- think sweater — when he Queen Elizabeth II, the
New Age more their style? The company has lots of pending on add-ons. was 3) and My 1st Years, Duchess of Cambridge and
In celebration of the up- options if you can’t afford ROYAL DUDS because who can for- various other royals and ce-
coming birth of the first the top of the line, hand- Let’s cut to the chase. get that adorable mono- lebrities have been spotted
baby for Prince Harry and built Silver Cross Surf Aston While thoroughly modern grammed robe George at London’s high-end Fort-
Meghan Markle, some Martin, for example. It’s Meghan may choose less sported to meet then-Pres- num & Mason department
gear and gift ideas to get available at Harrods for traditional looks for her ident Barack Obama? store. Online, you can find
you started: about $4,000, as is the Ma- No. 7 in line for the throne, Kate’s choices aren’t al- the timeless Harmony Bar-
PRAM OR STROLLER rie-Chantal Kensington for sister-in-law Kate has some ways hugely pricey, so bell Rattle for 140 British
What does actual royalty nearly $2,000. They convert favorite British brands for don’t sweat it. pounds. It’s hand-tuned.
use? Well, in Britain it’s usu- from carry pram to stroller. her brood, including No. 3 And for Meghan’s roy- It has 16 tones. It’s crafted
ally Silver Cross. Founded Silver Cross is available in Prince George and little sis al bundle? Meghan the from German silver with an
in 1877, the company has stores around the world, in- Charlotte. American. Meghan the ample covering of sterling
been bouncing royal ba- cluding the United States. The bite-size princess is Californian. Petit Tresor has for added strength.
bies in their fancy prams Too rich for your blood, or quite the fashion influenc- all manner of gear, nurs- How about you hunt down
since the birth of King simply not the right vibe? er, with some of her smock ery furniture and baby a rare edition of a chil-
George VI. Prince Charles Go for UPPAbaby (one in dresses selling out in just a blankets, including mono- dren’s classic book? Let
got around in one when the Vista collection with a few hours. grammed cashmere blan- Abebooks.com drop some
he was born and now the bassinet runs nearly $1,000) Some of Kate’s brands: kets with crochet trim for knowledge on that. Search
three children of Prince Wil- or a fun and funky Buga- Amaia (Charlotte’s $184 up to $700. Elegant Child of the site for the world’s most
liam and the Duchess of boo. burgundy coat for her first Beverly Hills has a selection valuable editions.q

Khalid returns with a superb, moody sophomore album

By MARK KENNEDY “Free Spirit” is a fuller, lay- “Outta My Head.”) Khalid’s
Associated Press ered 17-track album of un- sound has evolved and so
Khalid, “Free Spirit” (RCA/ rushed, somber pop from has the fuller production
Right Hand Music Group) an artist extending his wings elements. If in the past he
Khalid charmed us on his and proving why he’s one used just a little piano or a
debut album by singing of the most exciting voic- guitar lick, now he nestles
about being young, dumb es in music today. On the his voice in hazy clouds of
and broke. None of that is funky “Paradise,” he ac- warm synth, murky echoes
accurate on his excellent knowledges his maturity: and usually some distorted
sophomore effort. “I’ve been thinking a little effects. He lays down over-
The pop-soul-R&B star deeper/contemplation, lapping vocals, adds twisty
who knocked many peo- getting cleaner.” bits of electronica and em-
ple out with 2017’s “Ameri- Two of the better tracks, ploys his falsetto to great
can Teen” is 21 now — still “Better” and “Saturday effect. At times, Khalid gets
young, sure, but no longer Nights,” appeared on Kha- so introspective that the lis-
a teen — and he’s far from lid’s recent EP “Suncity” tener might feel like they’ve
broke now. And we find and he reunites with pro- stumbled into a therapy
him on his full-length sec- ducers Charlie Handsome session. “The man that I’ve
ond album wrestling with and Digi, who co-wrote been running from is inside
deep stuff. The guy who many of the tracks. Though of me/I tell him keep it qui-
worried a few years ago lately he’s been collabo- et,” he sings on “Self.” This cover image released by Right Hand Music Group/RCA
that his mom would kill him rating with everyone from We were warned “Free Spir- Records shows “Free Spirit,” a release by Khalid.
because his car smelled Halsey to Kane Brown, Kha- it” would be a very person- Associated Press
like marijuana is now sing- lid keeps the guest list light al album from the opening with being by myself/That’s be honest, when it comes
ing “I shouldn’t have to die here (though John Mayer song, “Intro,” where Kha- the part of me that really to making superb music, he
to feel alive.” supplies nifty guitar work on lid sings: “I can’t even live needs your help.” But, to doesn’t need any help.q