I've done the unthinkable. Especially for a product junkie. I've downsized my handbag, swapping out my gigantic purse for a discreet mini cross body bag. A difficult task for any chronic over packer. [caption id="attachment_1574" align="aligncenter" width="426" caption="Roots mini soft saddle bag, $118."] [/caption] After months of back and shoulder pain, I became desperate to ditch my back breaking purse after a masseuse told me I either had to downsize my bag or my heels. I wasn't going to give up my height so my jumbo handbag had to go. The first mini purse I pounced on was this classically chic  Dooney and Bourke satchel  from the 80's, I found in my mums closet. She's the self-proclaimed queen of garage sales, paying only $5 for the saddle bag. What a score! I traded for it, in exchange I gave her a designer statement bag, 4 half used hidden lip glosses and mild case of back pain. [caption id="attachment_1579" align="aligncenter" width="341" caption="Roots Mini Soft Saddle Bag, $118.00."] [/caption] I don't think I'm ready to give up statement bags for good, but I am having a healthy time-out from them. Which is fine because I'm totally enamoured with all cross body saddle bags right now. I particularly love this one from Roots. I adore the simplicity, warm flesh tone tan colour (vegetable dyed) and the sleek little buckle/magnet closure. It's also the perfect size to fit all your essentials. The Italian leather satchel is a steal for $118...no $5 garage sale special, but it's still a great price. Available at Roots.com .