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#17,851
starkfan said:
Little Muse in Everose glitter Pompei has arrived, and she's a stunner! I got her with silver hardware and red lining (from the free upgraded lining promo), and the contrast works out really well!
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She is also surprisingly spacious, thanks to that added depth and the sides that are wider than the base. I wasn't sure from the dimensions, and even all the pics both here and on MM's blog, whether my long continental wallet would fit comfortably, but I'm happy to report that it does! My wallet has to sit along either the front or back half of the interior, as the folds of the Muse shape take up space in the middle, but it's a comfortable fit regardless.
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Despite the lack of a zipper closure, the opening also feels pretty secure to me, primarily because of the Little Muse's small size, and the sides that fold in. I've taken another picture from the top when the magnetic closure is secured but the side buttons left unsnapped -- this is how I imagine I'll carry it most of the time. It's easy enough to open up the bag and reach in for stuff once you unsnap the magnetic closure, but when the magnetic closure is secured, the stiffness of the Pompei leather sides doesn't let you (or stray hands!) reach in too easily.
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I also got the strap shortened, by the way -- it measures 45" to 49" (115cm to 125cm), instead of the standard 51.2" to 55.2" (130cm to 140cm) (according to the website). At the longest setting, the strap length is perfect for crossbody carrying on me, hitting just below the waist or at the hip (I'm around 5' 5", or 1.65m tall). The shortest setting feels nicest for carrying the bag on the shoulder, though the longest setting still works for this too.

Strangely, and unlike the pictures on MM's blog, I realised that the feet I got on my Little Muse don't have the "M" stamp/engraving in it -- is this typical? Just wondering, because this is my first MM bag with feet!
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There was also a mistake made with the interior, as I had requested for one interior open slip pocket instead of the standard two, like how Colette's Little Muse had come, in her blog post. It's not a big issue, but a bit disappointing as I had wanted a single slip pocket so that it could fit my cardholder comfortably. Mine is one of those flat cardholders that fits 3 cards on each side, so it's slightly taller than other variants of this style. Unfortunately, it's too large to fit into the standard interior slip pockets in the Little Muse, since they're really pretty narrow -- I'd either have to remove my cards from the cardholder to keep them separately in the slip pockets, or find another spot for the cardholder.

Some additional pics below, comparing the Little Muse to the Zhoe Legend -- Zhoe Legend is probably still more spacious, but Little Muse will give it a run for its money, I think! The side-by-side pic is almost deceptive because of how Little Muse's top and bottom taper in, but at its widest point, Little Muse is only half an inch smaller than Zhoe Legend (10.5" vs. 11", by my measurements).
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Will post these to the reference thread too! All pics are taken under a mix of indirect natural lighting and white fluorescent lighting.
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Thank you for the nicely done review. It helps so much in making decisions about bags you have never seen. I had no idea that the little Muse would hold that much. It looks like a really nice smaller sized bag.
 
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#17,855
Kylacove said:
Keep your fingers crossed. After much back and forth with Marco I ordered an Alexia in colorblocked teal and silver diamond with the softer backing .He said it would make the bag look less boxy and look smaller while still being structured. The midi is too small so I hope this tweek works.
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That sounds gorgeous and unusual! Please post photo when you receive it. I’m a plain person and don’t think I can do well with designing the color block, so when I hear about a beautiful color block you girls dream of, I really want to see them. [emoji4]
 
#17,857
Kylacove said:
Keep your fingers crossed. After much back and forth with Marco I ordered an Alexia in colorblocked teal and silver diamond with the softer backing .He said it would make the bag look less boxy and look smaller while still being structured. The midi is too small so I hope this tweek works.
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That sounds really amazing and I'm sure we're all curious what a softer Alexia looks and feels like. [emoji173]️
 
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#17,858
southernbelle43 said:
Thank you for the nicely done review. It helps so much in making decisions about bags you have never seen. I had no idea that the little Muse would hold that much. It looks like a really nice smaller sized bag.
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Glad I could be of help! I have to thank the ladies here who attested to its size/capacity too, which helped me before I took the plunge too... Little Muse is definitely a great smaller-sized bag!
 
#17,859
Sickgrl13 said:
Very sad. The edge paint on my Little Muse in River Blue vachetta is cracking and peeling on the handles and sides. I wonder if vachetta is not meant for this small style. This bag has been used several times a week since I got it and I rarely unsnap the sides. View attachment 4037164View attachment 4037165
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Sickgrl13 said:
Corresponding with him now. It looks to be peeling/curling in places where the strap and strap hardware touch the top of the sides. The handle paint is just curling away from the bottom of the handles. Very sad, I love this little bag!!!
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Yikes, so sorry to hear this is happening, Sickgrl! Your Little Muse helped nudge me towards trying this style, and I've definitely been considering it in a vacchetta leather like yours... :hrmm: Do let us know how Marco is able to make this right, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!
Devyn Danielle said:
I posted a few weeks ago about the edge paint cracking on my Calista that I got in October. I feel your pain. Someone else said they'd seen peeling edge paint on the Demetria.
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Devyn Danielle, did you contact Marco about your Calista too? I hope he's been able to make it right for your bag too...
 
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#17,861
starkfan said:
Yikes, so sorry to hear this is happening, Sickgrl! Your Little Muse helped nudge me towards trying this style, and I've definitely been considering it in a vacchetta leather like yours... :hrmm: Do let us know how Marco is able to make this right, I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

Devyn Danielle, did you contact Marco about your Calista too? I hope he's been able to make it right for your bag too...
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I will definitely let you know. I checked the other Little Muse I have in Silver Pompeii and it so far, it is fine. Maybe vachetta is not compatible with Little Muse. This is the only vachetta bag I have, all others are nappa or merinos.
 
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#17,862
I've been eying the Alexia since it came out as it's such a different design and falls within the size I usually like for work bags except the height. The mod shots made it seem to wear big and pompei is a stiff leather. The diamond leather promo got me wondering about a softer look and Marco said it was possible. The body is the dark teal and the sides, bottom, handles, and messenger strap are silver. That should make it look less boxy too. Hoping this works out and open up other possibilities for others wanting an Alexia .
 
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#17,863
obscurity7 said:
Mine is a perfectly snug fit, so it stays in place. I considered going a size larger, but this is a valid concern, so I'll stick with the small. Because there's no way I won't be ordering more.

Secondly, I'm obsessed with the idea of a tangerine nappa mini bucket bag, and would love to see Marco's take on that style. The orange is so awesomely obnoxious, and would be a great shot of color in a mini bucket style. Le sigh.
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agree, a smaller version of the DIVA bucket bag would be great. I think that is why I've been hesitant, the size bothers me. I think it is too big for my liking and for sure will be heavy because I am planning it in Flat Calf Leather or Pompeii. I want it to be structured and shiny.
 
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#17,865
Oh Geez.....why does Marco have to be so nice. I sent an email last night (and several since) and have gotten replies to all. Does the man sleep?
Currently trying to decide on leather for 2 pieces.....I want something pewter and it looks like my only option is the diamond leather...to me it looks like the old BE crash leather if anyone remembers that.....I also like the plum pebbled but it is a different color in every picture that I see so I can’t tell what it really looks like. My last option is the Bordeaux Tuscania.....love the veins and the color but want to know how it feels. And...just to throw this out there...what do you all think of the everose diamond leather??? I live in a world of Rose gold Mickey ears and have a love/hate relationship with that color :lol::lol::lol::lol:
 
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