strap issues?

So, I'm almost done with the endless stockinette for the skirt. I think I'm leaving off the edging (opinions? does it roll endlessly without the edging?) but my more important question is this: has anyone done the straps differently? I'm thinking of using ribbon instead of the crochet chain and/or i-cord, but worry about (a) attaching it and (b) having it look strange if the color doesn't match perfectly.

Would that look weird?

Also, pictures coming soon -- I'm working with KnitPicks Shine and I'm down to the last skein and a half! Yay!