Finally settled on a Muse!!

[Cosmopolitan]

Originally Posted by littlerock

I have to be honest though. I went to bed last night thinking I had made a mistake and that perhaps I should have gotten the Oversized Muse instead. To be sure that I made the right decision I am going to take the train into NY on Saturday to try the XL size on in person. I just want to feel secure that I got the right size. I love this bag but truth be told the slouch of the oversized muse has been haunting me. I'll keep you y'all posted!

^I totally understand. You should definitely go try on the Oversize just to be sure.

Here's my two cents on the two Muse sizes. Back in 2006, I got the Oversize and it was the most-sought-after size at that point--the one on all the celebs and seen on the runway. The big size/slouch was what made the Muse different and fresh at that point; it was the main part of its mystique. I don't regret purchasing it. BUT, if I bought a Muse now, in 2009 heading into 2010, I would most certainly get a Large, for several reasons. I think the trend has gone away from huge bags, and I think that the Large would be more versatile. I only use my Oversize for commuting to work. I'm 5'4" and for me, I don't feel real comfortable carrying it out to dinner at night or wearing it on the weekends casually. The Oversize is beginning to look a bit dated IMO. Others will disagree but that's just my opinion.

I think your Large looks great on you, and it will soften up over time. In fact, I've actually been toying with the idea for months of buying myself a second Muse, in the Large size, even though I have this personal rule about never ever buying two of the same bag, lol.

[Umfahad]

I love your muse it looks great!!

Your modeling pics with your muse are gorgeous!!

You sure know how to rock that muse!!

[littlerock]

Originally Posted by Cosmopolitan

^I totally understand. You should definitely go try on the Oversize just to be sure. Here's my two cents on the two Muse sizes. Back in 2006, I got the Oversize and it was the most-sought-after size at that point--the one on all the celebs and seen on the runway. The big size/slouch was what made the Muse different and fresh at that point; it was the main part of its mystique. I don't regret purchasing it. BUT, if I bought a Muse now, in 2009 heading into 2010, I would most certainly get a Large, for several reasons. I think the trend has gone away from huge bags, and I think that the Large would be more versatile. I only use my Oversize for commuting to work. I'm 5'4" and for me, I don't feel real comfortable carrying it out to dinner at night or wearing it on the weekends casually. The Oversize is beginning to look a bit dated IMO. Others will disagree but that's just my opinion. I think your Large looks great on you, and it will soften up over time. In fact, I've actually been toying with the idea for months of buying myself a second Muse, in the Large size, even though I have this personal rule about never ever buying two of the same bag, lol.

Hmm.. everything you said makes perfect sense. I think that is the main dilema, I love the look of the oversized Muse more but the Large size is more useful. I fear that if I do trade out for the OS Muse I will not reach for it as much because I won't want to carry such a big bag everywhere and the whole reason that I love this bag so much is because it works with just about every outfit imaginable. Jeans, skirts, dresses, heels, flip flops.. Not a lot of bags can transition so easily. I don't want a muse that will just sit in my purse closet I want to use and abuse it.

I think the chances are, especially after hearing your side of things, that I will keep the large but just to make sure I am doing the right thing I will still go try on the OS. Thank you once again!

[meridian]

Beautiful bag and great photos!! Everybody does those goofy modeling poses when they get a fabulous new bag!!

[Tracy]

Congrats R! It looks fantastic on you!

[littlerock]

I finally got an answer from "YSL Online" here it is:

"YSL uses only calfskin and lambskin to make our "basic" leather bags. We do not use buffalo, however we do CALL our classic leather "buffalo" because we have treated it in a way so that it looks vintage and tough, like actual buffalo."

Based on this answer I wonder if the ever used Buffalo?

[Cosmopolitan]

^As I've said the first Muses in 05/06 were most certainly "bubalus" (water buffalo) and were widely described in media reports as buffalo at that time. I've got the YSL origin card to prove it. My buffalo Muse looks and feels different closeup IRL than the calf versions.

[Desi]

LR this bag is sooo gorgeous! It looks fabulous on you! I love you're venturing out. I need to hop on the same boat

You look gorgeous in your mod pics btw--- i think its the first time i've seen you dressed up aside from jeans and a tank

[girlsgottoshop]

The bag looks perfect on you!!! LOVE it!! I just bought one, too.....black patent with silver hardware. It's a nice, crinkled patent. I was leaning towards the XL before I went in the store, but went with the Large.....I agree with everything Cosmo said.

[littlerock]

^ Great to know.. thanks!

Ahh Des.. you know me well! Yeah, I force myself to dress up every now and then!

[Bay]

LR: Looks great on you, like every other bag, you rock this one too!

[Roo]

You and your bag are both gorgeous!

[Vlad]

You're rocking it, and not just a little!

[*suzi*]

LR - I loved your modeling pics. I think that bag looks absolutely gorgeous on you! Congrats!

[littlerock]

Thanks everyone