'60s Shoe Obsession

So my order is in for 8 yards of plaid navy wool for a fall/winter dress, my corset is just waiting for grommets that I'll obtain next week, and I've been motivated with no projects to work on. Naturally I have found an unlikely project to be consumed by, the making of early 1860s Lady's Shoes. I have found several patterns in Peterson's Magazine, c. 1860, one of which I made a prototype of over the course of two days. I'm a little disappointed by how it turned out, but I think with rounding the corners of the toe, and by using leather for the sole and a sturdy wool cloth or corduroy for the body, I'll be much more pleased. Here is the pattern and design from Peterson's 1860:

 

Here is my best try at it:

My other option is one with an ankle strap,  the heel coming higher and extending around the ankle to buckle in front.

 

I think I ought to make a prototype of this one also, to decide which one I like better in person.

Whew! I've had word from Kay Gnagey about my dress, and from Kay Demlow about my corset, and both will be done and shipped in plenty of time! I do look forward to the day I can make my own dress, and perchance, even my own corset, but for now I think I've got the second best coming my way :-)
I've been reading Persuasion recently, and am thoroughly enjoying it. The only other Jane Austen I've read in full is Pride and Prejudice, which I also loved, but already knew quite well from watching the BBC's miniseries. With Persuasion, I only know that Capt. Wentworth and Anne will get together in the end (how could they not?). Otherwise, all plot twists are new to me - what fun!
I vowed to practice long and hard on my Bach today, but in piano class we had a guest performance. Which was lovely, really it was. Still, I feel that Mr. M has subjected us to so many guest performances this year we never have time to practice! I ought to practice now, but I am so tired I don't know that I will. I'll eat dinner and then will probably have a "second wind" to tickle the ivories.
Yesterday I ventured into the local Sally's Beauty to find pomade (Beyond Zone: Wax it Up Texture and Definition Pomade) and a comb. The pomade I got is halfway acceptable, being clear and having a sturdy, but not crisp, hold, but it has an awfully strong (in my opinion) scent. You know the one: fruity, flowery, and decidedly 20th/21st century. If anyone knows a good brand, I'd love to hear of it!