I need some enable-ing....

If you have to have silver studs, I think lavender looks much better (contrast and color combo). The steel bag as a whole is very silver but if it'll work with your wardrobe, then go for it.
 
I wasn't too interested in the Roadie until I saw it in steel. I think it looks great because the metallic leather makes it more monochromatic (which I like). I've only seen the Roadie in almond IRL and didn't care for it in almond.
 
Steel is very pretty in the pic!!

I've seen and touched the Steel leather IRL and I thought it was pretty stiff though.

The Black Roadie I have is really soft and smooshy. I think it really makes a difference in how this bag hangs on me. :yes:
(I've not seen lavender IRL)
 
I probably would choose lavender over steel too! But i LOVEEE the steel! This roadie is awesome, i never knew it existed! maybe you can get a lavender roadie, and a steel rocker :P