Abstract: A ladies handbag is provided with an external flap on either side thereof. Each flap is hingedly affixed to lie in juxtaposition against the respective side of the handbag when closed. One flap opens to reveal tiers of document stowage pockets carried on the side of the handbag. A plurality of transparent document enclosures are arranged upon an interior side of the other flap. One flap is hingedly attached along the top thereof while the other flap is secured on the bottom thereof. A patch pocket may be affixed to the external side of a flap.