Requiring a lot of attention. When describing a person, high-maintenance usually means that the individual is emotionally needy or prone to over-dramatizing a situation to gain attention

A person who has expensive taste (re. clothing, restaurants, etc.).
This person is never comfortable because he/she is constantly concerned about his/her appearance.
This person feels they are better than most people and usually judge others based on outward appearances.

1. Requiring much time and many products to keep their appearance at the current level. 2. And/or requiring much attention from others in relationships, romantic or otherwise.

having expensive taste and multiple costly needs frequently.

Often a divorced woman with a fake tan, big processed hair (usually blonde) and lots of bling. Very insecure about her looks and requires constant reassurance of her physical beauty. Spends lots of time and money on clothes, shoes, accessories, hair, makeup and beauty treatments. Needs expensive homes, cars, clothes and vacations. Never pays for anything when in the presence of men.

A gluttonous queen, narcissistic and mean.

<i>adv.</i> One who takes pleasure in the finer things of life. Typically a person who believes that the price of an item is an indicator of quality. Stereotpyes: takes forever (two hours plus) to get ready for a picnic, knows the Chanel cosmetics counter manager on a first name basis, only gets their hair done by stylists who charge over $100/hour.

Commonly confused with: Drama queen, bitch, label whore, stuck up, ex-girlfriend.