Well, I'm a huge fan of GH, if only because, like you, I'm a jeans n casual gal which I suppose is beyond boring, so I feel I need the little extra bling that a nice handbag gives me!
I suppose you could say the GH is heavy, but ALL my bags have GH, so I don't have any RH bags to compare with.
I really think that the Giant Hardware in general enhances almost all colors way beyond the ordinary. I have a Sapphire work with GSH, LOVE IT!
I just like bright shiney stuff, in general..