I'm contemplating a new hairstyle and I need opinions!?

[K K]

Alright so all my life I've had long hair, really long hair. Last May I cut it short, above my shoulders and liked it, but not enough to keep it short. I've been growing it out and like it long BUT I've found a new style that I love, enough to cut my hair like it.

I need opinions because cutting my hair is a really big decision for me (I'm not sure why..)

this is the style:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SydBristow68/i_star_07_0213_copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SydBristow68/shortalexz.jpg

and my hair as of right now:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/SydBristow68/hairrrr.jpg


my friend says I look older with shorter hair and since I often look about 15 that's a plus.

Opinions please! Be kind : )