I just have a tip for the shading: on your old one before you decided to start over, the cloth legging-things really had quite a bit of broken sel-outing. You really may want to avoid that for next time. Also, remember to try not to use many colors! Optimize your palette; it's good practice. And a good habit! Also remember for next time to increase the contrast in her hair especially. 
Otherwise, you have the hue-shifting down for the hair pretty well.
I agree with StarSock: it looks unbalanced. If you're going for something like you did in the original one, her back should be farther to the right rather than her legs. Which, in all honesty, despite its flaws I really like the original pose; it shows just how hefty her sword is.
Keep this up!
Otherwise, you have the hue-shifting down for the hair pretty well.I agree with StarSock: it looks unbalanced. If you're going for something like you did in the original one, her back should be farther to the right rather than her legs. Which, in all honesty, despite its flaws I really like the original pose; it shows just how hefty her sword is.
Keep this up!