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Color! So nice to see you back in fashion. It’s been years. The mood was blue

without you. Sure, you made the occasional appearance here or there on shoes and

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LEFT// Green dress by Robert Rodriguez, $363; blue bag by Prada, $730, both at Saks Fifth Avenue. Crocheted wire bracelet with crystals and pearls, $58, at Dana Lynn.

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“The best color in the whole worldis the one that looks good on you.” Coco Chanel

Yellow suit jacket, $1,195; skirt, $325, both at St. John boutique. Pink and gold shoes by Hale Bob, $115, at Macy’s. Crystal earrings, $40; crystal necklace, $350, at Dana Lynn.

“Colors, like features, followthe changes of the emotions.”

Pablo Picasso

Green taffeta dress by Oscar de la Renta, $2,950; shoes by Manolo Blahnik, $565; coral color bag by Prada, $1,150 all at Mario’s.

“Color is like food for the spirit. Plus, it’s not addictive or fattening.” Isaac Mizrahi

Print dress by Tory Burch, $295; turquoise slingbacks, $725, both at Mario’s.

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THE LIGHT, BRIGHT BAGS OF SPRING

PHOTOS BY JOHN GIVOT

BY CAROLYN PATTEN | Nothing defines a woman’s style more than the bag she carries. And nothing can gladden a chiroprac-tor’s heart like recent trends dictating luggage-like pieces festooned with pounds of hardware.

This spring’s bags, however, are lighter, cleaner, smaller and more feminine than they’ve been in years. Beautiful colors, glamorous metallics, decadently soft leather and suede, minimal hardware and sane proportions are all around. They are fun, practical and gorgeous — a refreshing switch from the somber colors and materials of a long winter.

2. The soft metallic suede fringe on these GOLDENBLEU bags have a decadent, princess-of-the-world vibe. Both the big bag and its little clutch sister come in gold, silver and pink. Large “Bijou Chrome,” $695; small “London Cosmopolitan,” $395 at Saks.

1. Carry your laptop in YSL’S“Rive Gauche,” a sleek tote in moody lavender-gray with a softly crinkled patent finish and detachable shoulder strap. $1,995 at Nordstrom.

3. L.A.M.B.’Sglazed “Lucca” is a cheeky take on the conservative satchel, with a subtle crosshatch pattern incised on the leather trim. $700 at Saks.

4. This hot-pink metallic beauty handmade by Portland designer SHA MONTANAfeatures orange leather lacing ($700). For custom orders, e-mail ShaMontana@hotmail.com, or call 503-839-4759. Additional designs are available at Emily-Jane, 1428 N.E. Broadway.

5. JILL STUART’S“Margaux” is crafted of pearly lavender leather and features maroon patent on the handles. Modest hardware and a light, buttery feel give it a super-feminine, in-charge look, ready for a smart lunch. $350 at Saks.

6. JIMMYCHOO’Slambskin and suede turquoise tote says success, high fashion and a practical side: “Mona’s” gutsy zippers open to make a much larger bag. Large, $1,995; medium, $1,735 at Nordstrom.

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{ } Bobbi Brown puts the emphasis on barely there “nude” makeup for spring. (Everyone should look so good naked.) PHOTO PROVIDED BY

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ome women outline their lips in blissful ignorance. They can create a pink pout, darken their lashes with mascara or add color to their cheeks without a second thought. Others peer at their reflections in the mirror and see . . . Charles Darwin.

Darwin’s the guy who first suggested that beauty might have evolutionary significance. He figured humans naturally selected partners who looked fit for breeding to ensure survival of the species.Women would seek men with strong jaws and testosterone-fueled muscles who could beat back a saber-toothed tiger, provide a cool cave for the family and maybe even afford the latest-model wheel. Men, in turn, would look for women with wide eyes, full mouths and figure-eight shapes that implied youth and fertility.

But species are made up of individuals who want to survive for themselves. The zebra running at the edge of the herd when the lion appears is not thinking, “I’ll take a hit for the team. Go Stripes!” More likely, she is thinking something along the lines of, “Run! Run! Out of my way!” And, finally, “Oh @#$%!”

Humans are no different.

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So a wise woman, sensing her personally precarious position on the outskirts of the proverbial herd, figured a little wild berry stain on the lips might give her an edge on the competition. And, for a while, it worked. But other women soon grew hip to the berry trick. So an ingenious woman discovered she could smear a bit of soot across

her lids and achieve a wide-eyed appearance. The next thing she knew, everyone was wearing eye soot, so she searched for the next big thing. And so it went until, a few thousand years later, Estée Lauder responded with 278 shades of lipstick.

Biologist Leigh Van Valen dubbed this constant evolutionary struggle

for personal survival the “Red Queen Principle,” after the character in Lewis Carroll’s book “Through the Looking-Glass.” The Red Queen must run as fast as she can just to stay in the same place. To get ahead, she has to run twice as fast.

Spring makeup trends will help women pick up the pace. Do it for Darwin. ✴

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ABOVE // MAC artists are masters of the makeup game. The Fafi signature collection, in collaboration with the French graffiti artist, includes powder blush, lipsticks and even Fafinette figurines.

{ } What’s in a name? Bobbi Brown christened its spring colors Nude, Almost Bare, Naked and Buff, proof that less is more.

PHOTOS PROVIDED BY BOBBI BROWN AND MAC