A high-fashion alternative to the purse, based on the observations that a) women are often reluctant to carry a bag because it can be a nuisance and can cause back, neck, and shoulder pain and b) clothing for women is often designed with fake pockets, making it necessary to carry a bag in one form or another in order to keep items on hand. The Rebelle shoe, based on the idea of a pelican's pouch, offers a fashionable "blue sky" solution.