Very cute! This is a unique avatar design--most people's avatars are just their characters' faces. I like the pose, and her top hat totally rocks. Great shading on that!
I think the gloves do look a little strange, but I think it's because they make her fingers look a little curved, more like claws than hands. Where this could be a character thing, the lack of any other attributes like fangs or a tail make this seem a little unlikely--but I've been wrong before, so don't hurt me please. :)
Beautiful background, too. The lighting around her makes her stand out a lot--beautiful!
I think the gloves are great! Just like the rest of the picture. It looks like Away, thats for sure. I was gonna enter, but Everyone else entered much nicer pictures... Good luck to ya! ^_^