Illovo pm is a fantastic smallish evening bag - bigger than a pochette but just as versatile and can be dressed up or down. It was my first lv and I still use it a lot.
WOW!!! so many great ideas= i have to go look them up. the recoleta is really pretty. i also like the belem, but i don't know if that is a 'comfortable' bag or not b/c of the shape. thanks so much!