Yeah, the Bal Work really rocks. I first wanted a smaller handheld with the option of the shoulder strap, but I accept the majorities opinion it looks quite feminine. So most possibly I will "change" it for a Work. But Balenciaga is a really perfect alternative to LV.
I love your BV too, in fact a BV was my alternative to the City, only reason I opted for the Bal was the price (round € 500 less). How much did you spend on the BV and whats the model name?
You are completely right, most LV and other brands men's bags are a kind of boring, that's why I had to look for women's bags that don't look to feminine on men and ended with Bal and BV.
The Beaubourg is really great, just will go for the Mick as I wanna have a Damier Graphite one now...