I'm all for funky hair styles so if I were you I would do something that no one expects. I'm about to dye parts of my hair blue for example.
But for a more subtle hair style, I'd dye it a darker color, get bangs, and layer your hair. Have them chop it to about shoulder length.

Maybe try something like that, but a darker color.
Or, if you want something spunky try a bob or something like this:

Just some suggestions though. :)