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6C7FD9C3-42D9-4344-ACF1-ACE34CC128C2.jpeg One of my favorite bags, my blue Africa Selene midi, FINALLY decided to soften up. Now it is my favorite. No wait, that is the Aphrodite....the Selene? The Daphne? Along with the mystery of why MM leathers smell so good, you have the enigma of how every style you take out of your bag is instantly your favorite. Ah, sweet mysteries of life as I wax philosophical today.

Also here is more info from Marco.
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Odebdo said:
Just as an example and follow up to Di’s post about letting the bank or your credit card do the currency conversion vs paypal doing it.

For my Muse order, I selected to allow the credit card conversion. It saved me $15.93 as I wrote down what the paypal conversion was set for.

It makes me sad to think of how much extra I have paid for my MM bags allowing PP to do the conversion!
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This was such great advice - so glad to be armed with this knowledge, even while I wonder at the extra $$ paid on all my earlier MM orders.
 
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Muse in Aubergine Pompei is finally here! After much delay on my part due to snowstorms and deadlines, I got to pick her up from FedEx last night.

The Aubergine color is incredibly difficult to capture in photos. The second image showing the outside of the bag with the Massaccesi brand is the best representation to my eye. It is a lovely warm purple.

Some use notes - I was SUPER excited that I could 1) fit my work laptop in and then, 2) snap the sides shut! The snaps are really secure and so the beautiful lines of the Muse are intact even though I've loaded all my work stuff in there: 13" laptop and mouse and power supply, notebook, small wallet, eyeglasses in hard case, and a zipped pouch with personal items and a warm hat.

Also, last but not at all least: Pompei has a lot of body - more resistance to bending and creasing, by far, than nappa. I'd say it's closer to flat calf with less surface shine. The texture is slightly matte with a rich sheen. It is VERY durable. I took the plunge and scratched the side with my fingernails, knowing that she'd get scratched as soon as I leave the house today. There was an ever-so-slight visible impact which immediately buffed out when I burnished the area with a soft cloth.

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pdxhb said:
Muse in Aubergine Pompei is finally here! After much delay on my part due to snowstorms and deadlines, I got to pick her up from FedEx last night.

The Aubergine color is incredibly difficult to capture in photos. The second image showing the outside of the bag with the Massaccesi brand is the best representation to my eye. It is a lovely warm purple.

Some use notes - I was SUPER excited that I could 1) fit my work laptop in and then, 2) snap the sides shut! The snaps are really secure and so the beautiful lines of the Muse are intact even though I've loaded all my work stuff in there: 13" laptop and mouse and power supply, notebook, small wallet, eyeglasses in hard case, and a zipped pouch with personal items and a warm hat.

Also, last but not at all least: Pompei has a lot of body - more resistance to bending and creasing, by far, than nappa. I'd say it's closer to flat calf with less surface shine. The texture is slightly matte with a rich sheen. It is VERY durable. I took the plunge and scratched the side with my fingernails, knowing that she'd get scratched as soon as I leave the house today. There was an ever-so-slight visible impact which immediately buffed out when I burnished the area with a soft cloth.

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Gorgeous! I’m loving the Pompei and this color is so rich. It really suits the Muse. I keep thinking that Daphne and Angelica would look great in it too. Sigh... decisions lol
 
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pdxhb said:
Muse in Aubergine Pompei is finally here! After much delay on my part due to snowstorms and deadlines, I got to pick her up from FedEx last night.

The Aubergine color is incredibly difficult to capture in photos. The second image showing the outside of the bag with the Massaccesi brand is the best representation to my eye. It is a lovely warm purple.

Some use notes - I was SUPER excited that I could 1) fit my work laptop in and then, 2) snap the sides shut! The snaps are really secure and so the beautiful lines of the Muse are intact even though I've loaded all my work stuff in there: 13" laptop and mouse and power supply, notebook, small wallet, eyeglasses in hard case, and a zipped pouch with personal items and a warm hat.

Also, last but not at all least: Pompei has a lot of body - more resistance to bending and creasing, by far, than nappa. I'd say it's closer to flat calf with less surface shine. The texture is slightly matte with a rich sheen. It is VERY durable. I took the plunge and scratched the side with my fingernails, knowing that she'd get scratched as soon as I leave the house today. There was an ever-so-slight visible impact which immediately buffed out when I burnished the area with a soft cloth.

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It’s gorgeous! You have the Rua Angelica, right? How do you feel about the size compared to your Rua Angelica?
 
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pdxhb said:
Muse in Aubergine Pompei is finally here! After much delay on my part due to snowstorms and deadlines, I got to pick her up from FedEx last night.

The Aubergine color is incredibly difficult to capture in photos. The second image showing the outside of the bag with the Massaccesi brand is the best representation to my eye. It is a lovely warm purple.

Some use notes - I was SUPER excited that I could 1) fit my work laptop in and then, 2) snap the sides shut! The snaps are really secure and so the beautiful lines of the Muse are intact even though I've loaded all my work stuff in there: 13" laptop and mouse and power supply, notebook, small wallet, eyeglasses in hard case, and a zipped pouch with personal items and a warm hat.

Also, last but not at all least: Pompei has a lot of body - more resistance to bending and creasing, by far, than nappa. I'd say it's closer to flat calf with less surface shine. The texture is slightly matte with a rich sheen. It is VERY durable. I took the plunge and scratched the side with my fingernails, knowing that she'd get scratched as soon as I leave the house today. There was an ever-so-slight visible impact which immediately buffed out when I burnished the area with a soft cloth.

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That is one classy bag. I wish that I did not have so many totes....I would be sorely tempted. Thank you for the review. This type of post is imvaluable to us...we cannot see or feel these bags, but by reading everyone’s reviews it makes us feel more comfortable ordering.
 
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Devyn Danielle said:
It’s gorgeous! You have the Rua Angelica, right? How do you feel about the size compared to your Rua Angelica?
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I do have a Rua Angelica in the blue Verona (gorgeous). I compared the measurements and convinced myself to order the Muse with that in mind. Muse is taller but a bit narrower at the bottom.
Here are a couple comparison shots - excuse the terrible lighting! Rua Angelica is much more open at the top. The side snaps on Muse make for a little more shape-retention, together with the leather choice of course.

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southernbelle43 said:
That is one classy bag. I wish that I did not have so many totes....I would be sorely tempted. Thank you for the review. This type of post is imvaluable to us...we cannot see or feel these bags, but by reading everyone’s reviews it makes us feel more comfortable ordering.
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I admit that I am now reviewing my totes and seeing if I can edit my collection a little. Time for some curating!
 
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I had a light colored leather chair with serious denim dye transfer. By the time I discovered it, it had been there a while. I ordered a Leather Masters leather care kit on MM’s recommendation. It came with three bottles, a leather dye transfer cleaner, a conditioner, and a barrier product (stated to be for light colored leathers that would show dye transfer). The dye transfer lotion worked like a charm. It took three applications, but it removed all of the dye. Then I put the barrier product on it which states that it will prevent dye transfer. I am very pleased with the product and will using them on my purses.
 
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southernbelle43 said:
I had a light colored leather chair with serious denim dye transfer. By the time I discovered it, it had been there a while. I ordered a Leather Masters leather care kit on MM’s recommendation. It came with three bottles, a leather dye transfer cleaner, a conditioner, and a barrier product (stated to be for light colored leathers that would show dye transfer). The dye transfer lotion worked like a charm. It took three applications, but it removed all of the dye. Then I put the barrier product on it which states that it will prevent dye transfer. I am very pleased with the product and will using them on my purses.
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Thanks for this. I need this for my car.
 
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