If your current soffit lighting is great, I don't see any reason to change to pendants, as I doubt the light quality would change and the look won't be that striking because of the short drop. To improve the quality of lighting at a mirror you would be better off with side-lighting. Overhead light is supposed to be less flattering and casts shadows that make it harder to apply makeup, etc.

you'd have much bigger problems with an overhead light when you opened your cabinet!!! I'd see whether (a) the cabinet can be fully or partially recessed, which will also give you more visual space. otherwise, (b) just get sconces that stand out from the wall enough to get past the cabinets. You might find that most wall sconces already do that -- even if it's partially blocked, most of the light will be coming forward and probably still be ok.

here are scanned pictures of the drawings the cabinet vendor left with me. I would like the cabinet to take up minimal space on the counter, easy daily access, accommodate all the daily grooming needs ( toothbrush, facial wash, water pik, etc.) have electrical outlets. I don't know how much help this is but it has put my remodeling at a standstill until I can come up with something I can live with. It is not a very big bathroom and I just want something simple and easy to clean. Nothing woodgrain white or light grey. Very simple modern European look. Thank you for your suggestions and help.

Please post pictures so, we can see what you have in mind.