BET's newest reality TV series, 'Harlem Heights' chronicles the lives of a gaggle of young, upwardly mobile Harlemites who are ever ambitious, sometimes flirtatious and decidedly gorgeous. Not only are they distinct characters, they each have very specific style personalities which play out in their personal style choices. The lovely ladies of the show shed light on their splashy swagger.

Bridget, 26: The Classicist
Bridget is a law school student who keeps it simple, elegant and with flashes of panache...and bows.
Personal Style: I think a classic dresser is a good way to describe my personal style. You don't see me in a whole lot of wild colors, or crazy prints. I don't like to show off my body like that. I don't think you need all of that to be beautiful or sexy.
Favorite Designer: I have so many, Catherine Malandrino, Marc Jacobs. I like Carolina Herrera. I like Oscar de la Renta. That's the day, when I can wear Oscar to everything.
Favorite Store: I don't really have a favorite store. Because I'm a classic dresser, I've had pieces that have lasted six, seven, eight years. I think a good place for young black professionals to get reasonable suiting is Sisley.
Favorite Fragrance: Viktor and Rolf Flowerbomb
Most prized fashion possession: My Manolo corset boots – they're not very expensive, but they're very distinctive and they're classic. They just make me feel confident.
With my last money I would buy....a Valentino dress. Something utterly ridiculous but it'd be totally worth it.
How has your style evolved in the last few years? It's definitely gotten more grown up. In terms of my career trajectory, to go from MTV to law school and going to the New York State Supreme Court three times a week, I had to drastically change my wardrobe.
My closet mostly consists of ...shoes
You're never fully dressed without...a classic handbag.
One fashion staple every woman must have...matching underwear
My fashion staple this season: I would say my bows – I wear tons of bows during the later part of the show. I think they're fun and quirky and fit my personality but still remain a little understated.
Style Icon: Iman. She strikes me as someone who is beautiful from the inside out. She is able to put on a sexy dress one day and a fabulous suit the next. She can pull off anything she puts on, but she knows what works best for her, yet she still is not afraid to take chances.

Brooke, 27: The Avante Garde
Sassy Brooke has a passion for Barney's Warehouse Sale, singleton earrings and marching to her own drum.
Personal Style: I would say my style is borne from 80s and early 90s fashion and convenience with vintage accessories. My personal style is kind of borne out of being bold to do whatever I want to do. I lose a lot of earrings so I said I was just going to start wearing one and people dig it. It works.
Favorite Designer: I don't really have one. I'm not really a label whore. I just like what nobody else has. Gucci fits me pretty well.
Favorite Store: Well, my favorite event is Barney's Warehouse Sale
Favorite Fragrance: I wear like body sprays and oils – I live down the street from 125th Street!
Most prized fashion possession: I have this jacket that's from a vintage shop from Japan. It's double sided one side is like leopard and the other side is just like wild, crazy, funky colors.
With my last money, I would buy...a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes
How has your style evolved in the last few years? Comfort. I used to think heels were necessary. But when I started hanging with Briana, she'd always find a way to wear cute, feminine things with slouchy boots. So I would say I left the fitted – where everything would have to be tight and cleavage, whereas now, I wear loose, comfortable stuff.
My closet mostly consists of ... shoes -- everything from sneakers to boots to patent leather heels, wedges. It's all over the place.
You're never fully dressed without...an earring.
One fashion staple every woman must have......a sick bag collection
My fashion staple this season ... jacket
Style Icon: Posh Beckham because she found her lane and executes to the fullest...we don't dress the same but she always wears something that you could imagine her in...and she's trendy yet feminine, and very confident!

Briana, 27: The Fashionista
This eclectic fashionista is a bag girl for days, loves vintage and even has a storage unit for her fashion overflow.
Personal Style: I don't have a particular lane I stay in I wake up in the morning and whatever I feel like, I do at that time.
Favorite Designer: Karl Lagerfeld – he does Fendi, he does Chanel, he does Lagerfeld collection, he's amazing.
Favorite store: My favorite store is in Kansas City, MO, it's called Boomerang. They have the best selection of vintage clothing that you can find anywhere.
Favorite Fragrance: I like Angel and I like Ferragamo
Most prized fashion possession: My Zucca Fendi Spy bag. I got that the first season that it came out; I saw a woman walking down 7th Avenue with it and I kinda freaked out. I never felt like I wanted to harm someone but I wanted to bop her over the head and get it.
With my last money, I would buy... I just started getting into leather jackets and it would probably be a Cavalli leather jacket.
How has your style evolved in the last few years? It's weird because each season kind of switches up for me. I have a staple piece and from that I build up. I own this huge storage [unit] on the West Side and I have so many clothes. Some people have their 'thing' but I just go over the place. It could change by the week; it just depends on my mood.
My closet mostly consists of ... Bags. I have over 100. I have about 40 Fendi bags. I've been addicted to bags since I was five years old.
You're never fully dressed without...a handbag
One fashion staple every woman must have...a nice jacket
My fashion staple this season: Cynthia Rowley has this bag called the Survivor Bag and it's like 21 pockets and it's patent leather. I've been a baguette girl for many years but lately I started switching it up. I can't leave the house without it.
Style Icon: Diana Ross. She changed the way black women were viewed in the arts, conquering music, print, and film. She could do it all, and introduced the world with the true meaning of Diva, reinventing herself decade after decade.

Ashlie, 27: The Sophisticate
Ashlie keeps her look sexy and sophisticated and with Chanel bags close at hand.
Personal Style: It's very diverse. Because I'm an actress, I'm used to playing a lot of different roles so I adjust to a lot of looks that are comfortable for me. But mostly I would say it's sophisticated, and kind of sexy but fun.
Favorite Designer: Dolce & Gabbana
Favorite Store: Intermix
Favorite Fragrance: I love to wear J'Adore by Dior.
Most Prized Fashion Possession: Chanel Bag. Bags and shoes are my big investment.
With my last I would buy... Probably another Chanel bag. Because you can't go wrong with it. It's so classic.
How has your style evolved in the last few years? You mature, so I think it's matured a lot. I think I've always been a sophisticated dresser, but I think with age I've been able to put together pieces that fit me and fit my age now.
My closet mostly consists of... shoes
You're never fully dressed without...my bag.
One fashion staple every woman must have...a Chanel bag.
My fashion staple this season: a lot of Giuseppe Zanotti shoes
Style Icon: Believe it or not, I look up to Beyonce. Sometimes she's very sophisticated and plain and sometimes she changes and is glammed up into this pop star. She makes curves sexy and she makes curvy girls confident. As an African American woman I do have curves and she represents that and rocks the clothes well.

Ally, 22: The Funky One
This brazen blonde babe has a disdain for bulky clothes and lives for shorts.
Personal Style: I'm very funky. I like to look Chanel based, that long line but with color. I love a lot of color especially because I'm from Miami – we're sunny.
Favorite designer: I would have to say CoCo Chanel because she accentuates the tall lean body and you always pick someone who looks good on you. Nicole Miller as well.
Favorite Store: I like LF Boutique. It's in New York. They have a lot of great pieces, and it's not so expensive so I can afford it and it looks really chic and good quality.
Favorite Fragrance: Body by Victoria's Secret. It only costs like 8 bucks. Because I dance, I don't wear colognes, I wear sprays.
Most prized fashion possession: I have these fierce ankle boots – I think they're Versace. They make me look great.
With my last I would buy...I think I'd go with those YSL netted shoes.
How has your style evolved in the last few years? In Miami, we wear shorts and tank tops all the time. Moved to New York City about four years ago, definitely cannot wear those things. I try to wear my shorts – ripped jeans or black with a crease, but I funk it up with polka dot tights or something like that and a high boot and we call it petticoat.
My closet mostly consists of...shoes
You're never fully dressed without...a pair of shorts.
One fashion staple every woman must have...a waist belt. Every woman should have a waist belt with a piece in the front, to jazz up any shirt, any dress.
My fashion staple this season: I bought from Bebe these very, very high wedges and they have a strap around the ankle. I love shopping for Spring and Summer. I have a very difficult buying sweaters and coats and jeans.
Style Icon: My friends Kimberly V and Shaundel Hall of Killerfresh Stylists. They style a lot of people. It's edgy. It's funky. Big piece jewelry, very chunky. They go that extra mile.