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Stripes that star
By MARY JANE PARK
© St. Petersburg Times
published January 24, 2002
Stripes add a festive note everywhere, from shop awnings to party tents to more elemental items. Bright colors enhance the mood.
DRINKING GLASSES
Cooling green and blue stripes define these unbreakable acrylic drinking glasses for poolside refreshment. Double old-fashioned glass, $3.50; highball, $4.50; iced tea, $6. Pier 1 Imports.
STRIPED BAG
| Canvas bag with bright-colored stripes is a great carryall. Mossimo tote. $17.99. Target. |
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THONG SANDALS
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Fit for the beach in black and white or color, rubber soles have striped grosgrain ribbon thongs. $8.99 a pair. Stein Mart. |
WRAPPING PAPER
| Stripes give a carnival feel to tissue paper for wrapping gifts or lining a gift bag. Try them in hot or cool colors. Tissue paper, package of four sheets, $2.50; ColourLine by Carlton Cards, stationery, discount, department, grocery stores. |
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READING GLASSES
Eyeglasses in varying degrees of magnification help with the fine print. Multicolor stripe readers, $9.99; tiger stripe readers, $12.99. Both pairs, Stein Mart.
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