I wanted to start with something different... I'm not too keen on the lighting if anyone has any tips on lighting would be great, well, don't have a studio so I'm pretty much stuck with using daylight indoors (and eventually will head outdoors as the challenge goes on...)
If you want to mess around with lighting when you don't have any (I mean, when you're not using studio lighting) then reflective surfaces such as white walls or windows (if you're outside) can get you a little bit of fill light in the shadows. If you're really up to it then you can wield portable reflective surfaces like white cards and mirrors . . .
Woooohoooo heels. I haven't worn heels in years. Pretty creative bent you have going here. The nonsymetrical position gives it a much more artsy feel. (That is a big compliment from me.)
Very nice start, are you up on your toes? I am wondering if maybe keeping the heels down and allowing those shadows would help balance it out a bit. Nice creative way to start and I am sure we will see great things from you.
I like the light personally. If this is natural light, the high key effect is well done. Some more light on the lower portion may have created more detail in the contrasty areas, but I guess you have no control over the source. Some kind of reflector might have helped.