Here are the anime references:
Here is the front and back of what I have sewn crappily:
Gah, this was the first time I had done any sewing for years. You cannot see it here, but the seams and construction are pretty shitty. I did not have any real pattern so I did not lay down how bits would fit into bits prior to construction. So a lot of extra stitching in places I wish were not visible is taunting me. I am not going to fool with it.
Now I need to start gathering the supplies together to attempt the brown Mary Janes. I will probably use brown felt and just cobble them together with glue so they look sorta okay.