Handbag apparatus with shoe compartment and method for use of the same

Abstract

A handbag apparatus for providing a storage space within the handbag that prevents the scuffing of shoes. The handbag apparatus comprising a main compartment accessible by a main opening of the handbag, and a reinforced hidden compartment insert coupled to a hidden opening that is closed by a flap located on a given external side of the handbag, the hidden compartment insert inserted through the main opening of the handbag and being closed off from the main compartment. The hand bag also includes a closure configured to secure and release the flap located on the given external side of the hand bag. The hidden compartment is configured to store one or more pairs of shoes.

1 . A method of using a women's handbag apparatus with a hidden shoe compartment for providing a storage space within the handbag that prevents the scuffing of shoes, the method comprising:
 releasing a closure securing a flap located on a given external side of the handbag;   opening the flap located on the given external side of the handbag;   exposing an opening closed by the flap located on the given external side of the handbag;   unveiling a hidden compartment by exposing the opening, the hidden compartment being closed off from a main compartment that is accessed from a main opening of the handbag;   placing one or more pairs of shoes in the hidden compartment;   closing the opening with the flap to conceal the compartment storing the one or more pairs of shoes; and   affixing the closure to re-secure the opening.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is an insert for the handbag. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising inserting the hidden compartment insert through the main opening of the handbag. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is a reinforced compartment. 
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is adjustable in size. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is adjustable in shape. 
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is removable. 
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the hidden compartment is at least one of water-resistant and water-proof. 
     
     
         9 . A handbag apparatus for providing a storage space within the handbag that prevents the scuffing of shoes, the apparatus comprising:
 a main compartment accessible by a main opening of the handbag;   a reinforced hidden compartment insert coupled to a hidden opening that is closed by a flap located on a given external side of the handbag, the hidden compartment insert inserted through the main opening of the handbag and being closed off from the main compartment;   a closure configured to secure and release the flap located on the given external side of the hand bag; and   the hidden compartment configured to store one or more pairs of shoes.   
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the hidden compartment is adjustable in size. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the hidden compartment is adjustable in shape. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the hidden compartment is removable. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the hidden compartment is at least one of water-resistant or water-proof.