[header] How to afford expensive stuff (teens ) [title] Watch and observe. [step] What is everyone else carrying or wearing right now? [title] Make a list of the essential things you need. [step] Noting what is currently in fashion, try to settle on a few key items that will bring you the most value for the expenditure. 
For example, this might be a handbag or purse, a pair of jeans or a scarf. The other items can be from cheaper sources, glammed up by one or two expensive pieces.