Not a photography newbie, looking for good image quality&colors&video.

I am not new to the photography field having started out in a photography class where every other day for 2 years four times a week at school I did photography first on film then on manual mode on a digital and I have been taking pictures since I was 12. I have not had an slr but know how to work them. To manipulate my images I will mostly be set in manual mode to achieve the pictures I want and to feel more accomplished. So which camera would you guys recommend? I am looking for good colors and image quality and will also be using the video from time to time but that is not an extremely important factor. Although I am newly graduated and will be using my graduation money to buy me a camera I will use for years and years. Something that will continue to impress me and take good quality images. Money is a factor because I am buying this myself, is the D5100 worth the money and even, is the D3200 worth the money? Because I've read such a hype about just the  old D3100?? Opinions please! I love taking macro shots and portraits so is there a certain type of lens you could recommend me too? THANKS! :D

(Also I am set for college so please no hubub about how I should save my money. This is an upgrade I have long awaited and am excited and ready to get out and learn and take beautiful memories.)