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.