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#28,157
coach943 said:
I find it interesting how people use different bags. For me, Penelope is the perfect size to use as a pouch inside a purse. When I got it, I was like "Finally. I have found the perfect pouch!"

I carry a Penelope, my wallet, and my phone in all my bags, and often a bottle of water. I have chronic migraines and have to carry around my medicine and water in case I need it, so using a Penelope to hold my medicine and a few other things is perfect.

I have some smaller bags that I occasionally carry, but I hate having to downsize to a bag that doesn't fit a Penelope.
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I have a Flora coming and hope it will be my perfect pouch.
 
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#28,158
Kylacove said:
I don't know if I can downsize enough to use a Penelope crossbody. Love how they look, but Zhoe Legend with back pocket is at my small end. There are so many cute cross bodies out right now but am afraid of making another mistake and needing to rehome. Just received 2 regular Penelopes and they are too big for pouches inside a purse but too small for me to use as a purse.
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I can empathise, I still use a long wallet that sometimes also gets overstuffed with coins etc... But Penelope is also too big to use as a pouch in my everyday bags (Bal City sized and similar). Penelope does make a good grab-and-go clutch, though, especially with the wristlet strap, so I regularly use mine as a lunchtime clutch at the office when I just need my wallet, phone, office access card, and just a few other small items. It also works for running quick errands too.

Perhaps you can find a similar use for your Penelopes too? The colours you have are lovely!
 
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#28,159
Kylacove said:
I don't know if I can downsize enough to use a Penelope crossbody. Love how they look, but Zhoe Legend with back pocket is at my small end. There are so many cute cross bodies out right now but am afraid of making another mistake and needing to rehome. Just received 2 regular Penelopes and they are too big for pouches inside a purse but too small for me to use as a purse.
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I agree , I have 2 and both sits in my closet. I only use it when I travel with airplanes, where I put my phone and passport and wear it crossbody . As I enter the aircraft, I put it in my personal carry on so that I meet the 2 bags requirements. The medium and mini Penelope is awesome though. Love it!
 
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#28,161
Kylacove said:
I have a Flora coming and hope it will be my perfect pouch.
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Flora is my perfect size! So is Phoebe. Flora's advantage is the zipper, so it's easier to fill it up more. I looove Penelope but she's a bit big for me
She's great for travel, though. Sometimes I use Penelope midis in my everyday purse. For some reason I tend to forget her. :sad::biggrin:
 
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#28,163
starkfan said:
I can empathise, I still use a long wallet that sometimes also gets overstuffed with coins etc... But Penelope is also too big to use as a pouch in my everyday bags (Bal City sized and similar). Penelope does make a good grab-and-go clutch, though, especially with the wristlet strap, so I regularly use mine as a lunchtime clutch at the office when I just need my wallet, phone, office access card, and just a few other small items. It also works for running quick errands too.

Perhaps you can find a similar use for your Penelopes too? The colours you have are lovely!
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I use my Penelopes the same way on weekends. So practical.
 
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Kylacove said:
View attachment 4493091 View attachment 4493096 If I downsized my wallet and makeup pouch smaller bags work better. But then I find out I forgot something in my other wallet/purse. The bags that caused my previous angst.
Wisteria/purple pebbled Zhoe Legend and wisteria and magenta Penelopes.
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I love all of these, especially the magenta Penelope. That leather looks great in a bag that size.
 
#28,167
LuvNLux said:
I do see the other leathers on the regular size Muse! That's good news for those who want a Muse. I have been considering the Muse Midi for awhile now. I am wondering if anyone who has purchased one in the past can tell me about any modifications you would recommend that were made? I am wondering if a second interior zip pocket would be a good idea since this is basically an open tote? Or do you prefer the 2 interior slip pockets? Has anyone put an exterior slip pocket on the back? Do you ever unsnap the sides to use it that way? Do you recommend one leather over another for this style? I have my eye on the Bluette Pompei, because I love that color bag on Marco’s eShop.
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I have 3 full size Muse bags. Black Nappa, Black Cherry Nappa and aubergine Pompeii. Personally I like the snap closure rather than a zipper. I extended the handles on my bags by 2 inches so that I could shoulder carry but I also love carrying these in the crook of my arm or hand. Nappa and Pompeii both work beautiully for this style and I find them light. I do unsnap the sides sometimes if I am carrying my laptop. I'm not usually a structure bag fan, but this style I love and use for client meetings a lot.
 
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#28,169
vink said:
Oh.. So pretty!


Penelope midi is my perfect size. One for makeup and another for stationery. I still need pencil case.
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I love Penelope Midis too! I ordered another one in Africa. Do you mean you still need a pencil case? If you want a small compact one, I first saw someone owned one on tPF and then i got one myself, from Leatherology. I have the one on the upper left, but they have a variety of choices now: Screenshot_20190719-212647_Chrome.jpg
 
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