i'm sure you can find a pre-loved one in great condition. no need to buy similar when you can have the real thing
I agree, nothing can replace the real thing. Even if you get a similar style, you will still be longing after the Alma, and the 'replacement' would be a waste of money. Save up for it and go on a purse ban if you need to, to recuperate financially.
Here's some that are similar in shape but nowhere near as pretty as the Alma IMO. I personally think you should save for the Alma. Even if it takes you the rest of the year!
http://www.dooney.com/OA_HTML/ibeCCtpSctDspRte.jsp?section=49862
http://www.dillards.com/product/Bra...1_-1_301_501919815?splashlink=header_handbags
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dooney-bourke-zip-pocket-satchel/3159933?origin=category&resultback=412
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/dooney-...tchel/3147051?origin=category&resultback=2299
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael...tchel/3155126?origin=category&resultback=2356
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/marc-by...tchel/3182530?origin=category&resultback=3094
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/michael...atchel/3137610?origin=category&resultback=452