Apparently I'm not in the majority here, but the clusters behind her shoulders weren't confusing for me after your first edit. It just looks like her hair is spilling over her shoulders, which I think is what you intended. I think what may be confusing people is that one cluster of hair on the left shoulder which is outlined for no apparent reason, whereas the rest of her hair has no outline.
I think you could make her boots a darker shade of brown. I don't feel like they stand out as much as they should against the grass. And just because they weren't originally "combat appropriate" doesn't mean they aren't allowed to look feminine. Maybe try slimming them down a bit.
Here's an edit. Remember that these are my opinions and I'm not an amazing artist by any means.
