I don't think that you would be disappointed in Ferrari - - it is a perfect hot red red. The style is so wonderful that I don't much care about the shoulder strap issue - - it just feels so wonderful to have that bag on my arm! But that's me. I also am one of the petite ones who can fit it over my shoulder, but it's a fairly tight fit, and not comfortable for long-term carrying that way. But it's such a killer bag - - I adore mine, and never get tired of carrying it!