Holiday Style: AE Associates

Our AE associates are seriously stylish and we wanted to give them the opportunity to show off their personal fashion sense. With that in mind, the Our Stuff, My Style contest was born. We are featuring half the finalists this week and the rest next week. Check out our first round of finalists and see if your favorite AE associate made the cut!

Ceciley R.

The number one gift on my wish list is...
To win this contest and be an Aerie girl for Our Stuff, My Style.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else?
Kim Kardashian. She is always up with the current trends.

Two words to describe my style:
Aerie, ! – my style will wow you.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things:
Twilight, photography and winning this contest.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it?
Fair Isle sweater dress and Minnetonka boots, matched with an AE belt.

Tylor M.

The number one gift on my wish list is..
A pair of men's chunky sweater leg warmers.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else? 
David Beckham, because he has impeccable style that is slick, sleek and ever changing.

Two words to describe my style:
Classic and Funky.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things: 
Faux glasses, cardigans, and glitter nail polish.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it? 
The men’s grey, red and white striped v-neck sweater – wear over-sized with a blue beanie, rock that with American Eagle boot cut jeans cuffed at the bottom, junky jewelry and a watch.

Ellie M.

The number one gift on my wish list is...
 New furniture for my family.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else? 
Alana Blanchard, it’s more than just her appearance, I appreciate her lifestyle, too. She is completely effortlessly sexy. The only hair product she uses is the ocean salt water and she can take something as simple as a cut-off tank and make it sexy.

Two words to describe my style: 
Beach Beauty.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things: 
My handmade jewelry collection, boot socks, and my dog.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it? 
The AE boyfriend tuxedo jacket.  Wear it with a black dress, black tights and oxford pumps. This jacket looks great with everything! This is my key piece that ties all my looks together.

Jovonnie A.

The number one gift on my wish list is... 
The AE Heavy Gauge navy sweater.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else? 
Nick Wooster, the former Fashion Director at Bergdorf and Neiman Marcus. He has a modern take on street style by mixing non-traditional pieces together.

Two words to describe my style: 
Non-Traditional Prep.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things: 
Chukka boots, colored pants, and flannels.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it? 
The men’s navy fair isle sweater. I wear it with a classic button oxford, dark washed distressed jeans and dark colored moccasins to give it a kick.

Kayla L.

The number one gift on my wish list is...
A Macbook so I can put my creative ideas together in a more professional way.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else?
Rachel Bilson: she has an effortless, chic style and a wholesome personality.

Two words to describe my style:
Comfortable Chic– Keep it classy, but always wear bold accessories.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things:
Aerie black jeggings, a soft over-sized t-shirt or sweater, and a soft knitted scarf to pull together the entire look.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it? 
The Aerie open stitched dolman sweater. The open stitch adds character. Pair it with black Aerie jeggings, a knitted snood, and AE Buckle Riding Boots, topped off with silver hoops.

Marisa M.

The number one gift on my wish list is... 
An acoustic guitar.

Who is your past or present celebrity style icon? What sets them apart from everyone else?
Audrey Hepburn. She is timeless and her style adds a classy and vintage vibe to any modern day look.

Two words to describe my style: 
Feminine and bohemian.

Right now I’m obsessed with these 3 things: 
Harry Potter,  the Beatles, and romance novels.

What is your favorite AE holiday item? What’s your favorite way to style it?
The fuzzy white earbud earmuffs and I like to style them with any AE outerwear.