If this is your first major purchase, I would suggest the Suhali, definitely more timeless and it is already a classic in the Fame Hall of bags. The muse is still relatively new..while I think it's a fashionable item, it is not really there.. yet (ie I don't consider the Muse as a classic bag)..I will only consider the muse if I already have an extensive collection (of bags) and too much $$$ lying around..
Hope this helps..
My 1 1/2 cents..