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Posted: Tue., Dec. 19, 2006, 7:55pm PT

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It’s party season! Time to ditch that monstrous body bag--the one that cost more than a round trip ticket to Paris!--and stow your gloss, mints and calling cards in a more elegant purse. Hence, a round up of the best clutches. Don’t forget to get a manicure --a great clutch draws the focus to the hands.

Jimmy Choo Ciggy Clutch , $795; at Jimmychoo.com.

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Party Girl Clutch by MARC by Marc Jacobs, $328; at Neimanmarcus.com. see photo

Cupola Minaudiere by Judith Leiber, $2,995; at Bergdorfgoodman.com. see photo

Sophia Bag by Myna; $165; at Starsandinfinitedarkness.com. see photo

El Morocco Jocelyn, $425; at Katespade.com. see photo

Mother-of-pearl clutch by Celestina, $1,115; at Vivre.com. see photo