Need of a new cut...

Lately I've been feeling blah about my hair. It could just be that my dark hair acts an heat magnet and insulator in this crazy Arizona weather. I've also been watching Shear Genius on Bravo and that inspires me to look for a new do.
What do you think of these ones?

Too boring?


I will get these bangs when I finally go in for a cut


Too old school?

I've been seeing a lot more of the middle parting. I will try that next week to spice things up.


But sometimes its gets so hot styling my hair I feel like just going with something less maintence. What do you think?