Each year fabulous new gift products emerge for girls and young women and Christmas gifts for girls in 2009 will be no exception. However, not everyone has the time or inclination to sort the wonderful from the dreadful and a little help from those experienced in researching these items can save an enormous amount of time for shoppers.

Here is a list freshly prepared from an extensive study of product sales by some of the largest retailers. To make it easier for you to consider, selections have been grouped into some of the most popular categories:

1. Books - The Twilight Saga Collection [Box Set].
What girl isn't familiar with the Twilight movies? Now she can read the books that the movies are based on. In fact, this is the whole set. As well, included are four collectible prints. The books titles are Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and the last one, Breaking Dawn. An excellent bestselling collection for fans of the vampire love story.

2. Dolls - Barbie Top Model Doll from Mattel.
This is not just any Barbie - it's top model Barbie with trendy fishnet stockings and a slender figure. She's wearing a black mini skirt, a patterned top and ankle boots. Her long blond hair is glossy, straight and chic and she carries an animal print handbag. This Barbie is ready to hit the runways at international fashion centers.

3. Dress Up - Harry Potter Deluxe Robe Child Costume.
Those girls who are fans of the Harry Potter series can now have their own officially licensed, Harry Potter costume, just like Hermione in the books and movies. The black robe has burgundy accents and a hood. There is an embroidered Griffindor Crest patch on the front and it is available in various sizes to suit the age of the child.

4. Gift Basket - Chocolate Delights: Gourmet Chocolate Gift Basket.
Into every girl's life a little chocolate must fall - or so she prays. This is a delicious assortment of gourmet chocolates, along with cookies and candy. It includes Ghirardelli and Lindt chocolates, kettle fudge, Belgian chocolates, malt balls, and butter cookies. The design is colored in gold and cranberry. The willow basket is stained a dark cherry.

5. Jewelry - Phoenix Firebird. Silver-Tone Pewter Pendant Necklace.
A beautiful pendant necklace in the form of a Phoenix, the mythical bird. It is 100% pewter and is nickel free. It can be worn on a chain although it comes with a ready to wear black cord.

6. Looking Good - Ultimate Nail Studio.
Perfect for a slumber party or girls get-together. The set includes a nail dryer, toe separators, pedicure slippers, press-on French manicure sets, self-adhesive nail art, nail file, glitter, and six bottles of real nail polish in assorted colors. A gift for girls they'll long remember.

7. Teen Pop - Movie: Hannah Montana.
A feature film that bounces with a great soundtrack that includes 14 songs by Hannah Montana, Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift. It also includes hit songs such as "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus. Fans of Hannah/Miley will love having their own copy of the movie.