Like many of you have already said, I was wanting something that would do double duty for work/evening. Considered getting a black jacquard gucci, but decided this was a much better size, etc. and I love the quality of the lv bags!
I love that bag, I had it for a day (in between sonatine (returned) and coussin (keeper) bag), I returned it cuz it was too small for an everyday bag for me but I still want to get it at some point for a going out bag!
Lovey, Consider the Damier Illovo PM...it is a great small bag with amazing capacity and it has a dainty quality that works great for evenings out. (Oh, and I am sorry that the Recital wasn't up to your expectations.)