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    By | Author Blog Posts – Fri, Dec 19, 2008 6:08 PM EST

    BOB'S STORES 2008 "GIFT IT UP" GUIDE The Most Wanted Gifts Combine Comfort with Style This holiday season, budgets may be tight, but consumers are getting into the holiday festivities by giving gifts that show they care. "The best gifts are always the ones that reflect the recipient's lifestyle, hobbies and interests," explains Bob's Stores Fashion Spokesperson Kristen Mahoney. "Gift giving need not be expensive - keep in mind that it really is the thought that counts. The Bob's Stores' Gift It Up Guidehelps shoppers by focusing on brand names with exceptional values.

    Misses Like To Be In Style
    For her, sweaters are always a popular gift choice. Style and comfort go together beautifully this season with Bob's strong sweater offerings for women. Try soft merino wool or 100% cotton in v-neck, cowl-neck, crew or cardigan styles. Prints and stripes look modern; solids come in beautiful brights as well as pale pastels. In terms of outerwear, color blocking is a hot new trend. Also look for hooded swing coats, belted parkas and heavier denim with faux fur trim. Fleece tops and bottoms can be worn together or as separates. The combination of comfort and style is hard to resist.

    Junior Girls: Brand Name Appeal
    Teens love to receive clothes and accessories that reflect the latest fashion trends, so consider brand name sweaters with shawl collars, wrap designs and hoodies with pouch pockets. Wear alone or layer with a long-sleeve knit top underneath. Add a pair of skinny jeans and you have a versatile yet stylish look. Zip hooded jackets, lined with soft fleece in plaid or snowflake designs are all the rage; Roxy and Billabong make some of the best. You can never have too many colorful screen tees. This season the trend focuses on shirts with verbiage; the most popular revolve around the "Peace" theme.

    Gifts for the Men in Your Life

    The popularity of team logos is at an all-time high. Cheer on his favorite team with full-zip detachable hooded jackets and heavy weight team fleece hoodies. Other sought after items: NFL replica jerseys, NBA Celtics player jerseys, team lounge pants. Great stocking stuffers include team bobble heads, snowmen and hats. Kids will clamor for an MLB storage closet - a fun way to store toys and collectibles.