Plonk. You look just as gorgeous in short hair as with your fab bob. I think you could rock any style and still look amazing. I say go for it - fun for a change.

Marcy, I have always loved your hairdo! It's always so sleek and polished, and one of the best things about your style. I think you have the right kind of face for short hair, too. I'm all for the pixie on you, but I'd love to see your hair styled wavy before you cut it.

I think you will look fab either way. Just chiming in to mention it sounds like we may have similar hair types. Of course your stylist can give you specific recommendations but I wanted to mention I have tried the MoroccanOil (brand) oils, both regular and light formulations, and found them to be too heavy for my hair. However, their styling cream works wonders. I even found a seemingly identical product (in terms of results and product scent) called One N Only at Ulta (and Sally, amazon etc) for about 1/3 the price. Good luck.
http://www.sallybeauty.com/arg.....lt,pd.html

I think that you will rock your short hair, just go for modern cut, and create some texture inf your hair by using styling product.
The type of product I like the best and that is easiest is styling gum, styling clay, sometimes they are called vax. But it is not old style greasy product. It is easy to style hair with it, and hair stay flexible, you can run your fingers through hair in the end of day to create a edgier messier look.
It is a pity that I can not find organic brand product of this type.
Other product I use is styling hair powder, you can do anything with that, it can be used also on long hair to provide volume. The only con it can dry your hair.

examples of products, but many brands now have this type of things.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/i.....SY300_.jpg
http://www.lipglossiping.com/w.....ng-web.jpg

You're hair looks very good in your pictures. I especially love number 5 with a bit of volume on top. It really works for you! I say go for it and enjoy

Thank you all for the encouragement and helpful comments!
I think I'm going to take the plunge, but I'm not sure when. I've got a big trip coming up, and I don't know whether I want to start out with a brand new hairstyle that I'm not used to styling yet.

abc and Joana, thanks for the recommendation of the styling products! I plan to check them out!

I am really late to the party... But chiming in to say how great those photos are of you with short hair! I've always admired your current hair, but wow, I am totally in the yay camp for going shorter! I'm not sure how helpful I can be in the product department because my hair is super super straight and I do tend to use a little more product than some because I have to force it to bend and lay down (it wants to stick straight out away from my head!). I like the stronger pastes like Redkin Rough Paste, Loma Forming Paste, and Aquage Transforming Paste (this one is the least firm). I also like Redkin Wax Blast, which sprays on and is drier and lighter than the pastes. (I sometimes use a paste and the wax blast on the same day). Redkin Rewind is not as stiff, so that might be a lighter way to go. I also only wash and style it every 2-3 days (usually 3). If you do decide to go short, I will be SO excited to see the photos!!