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By MARY JANE PARK

© St. Petersburg Times, published November 1, 2001


Holiday celebrations may be scaled back this year, but every party calls for pretty things. Here are some to take along with you.

Holiday celebrations may be scaled back this year, but every party calls for pretty things. Here are some to take along with you.

-- MARY JANE PARK, Times staff writer

BLACK BAG RHINESTONE BUCKLE

A rhinestone buckle adds subtle flash to a black satin clutch that doubles as a shoulder bag. $58. White House/Black Market, BayWalk, St. Petersburg; Old Hyde Park Village, Tampa.

BEADED BAG

This tiny beaded and embroidered bag from India is just right for carrying a lipstick and handkerchief. $12. Provence Art & Antiques, 2620 Jewel Road, Belleair Bluffs; (727) 581-5754.

SILVER SEQUINED BAG

Silver sequins make this evening bag shimmer. $14. Afterthoughts, BayWalk, St. Petersburg.

BLACK BAG WITH RED ROSE

The lavish crimson rose on this black fabric purse is an elegant touch; a long rope hidden inside makes it a shoulder bag. $62. Bossa Nova, 213 First St. N, St. Petersburg; (727) 896-5855.

RED FEATHER BAG

Red clutch is a pouf of soft feathers and has a satin lining and beaded handle. $24. Burdines.

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