On the hunt at the Glendale Galleria: Natalie Keshishian, left, Adena Toonian, Lara Kadehjian and Lina Tobmassian. (LORI SHEPLER / Los Angeles Times)
John John Nguyen, 14, and Erica Cho, 15, hit the Galleria in search of back-to-school clothes. (LORI SHEPLER / Los Angeles Times)
John Luna, left, and Sergio Hernandez, both 14, add a few personal touches to a basic look. (LORI SHEPLER / Los Angeles Times)
Stacy, left, and Stephanie Brzozowski, ages 15 and 12, load up at the Montebello mall. (LORI SHEPLER / Los Angeles Times)
