© 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.
-- MARY JANE PARK, Times staff writer
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.
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 sequins make this evening bag shimmer. $14. Afterthoughts, BayWalk, St. Petersburg.
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 clutch is a pouf of soft feathers and has a satin lining and beaded handle. $24. Burdines.