I have the damier alma and it is gorgeous. I tried on the bh, and I like it too. But if I could have one, I would pick the alma. Get the shoulder strap and you'll have it both ways. Here's my alma:
thanks, texas girl! your collection is wonderful. i'm just starting out with lv and so far have 2 speedies (a mono 30 and an azur speedy 25- yet to be opened since it's a gift from my dh), an azur pochette and an azur cles. i love the damier alma so much. the way it looks- the yummy chocolate color...just a question, do you have a picture of you carrying it with the shoulder strap? i would be interested to see how that looks.