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Just be yourself. If you follow these steps you will become a happier person, who is content with who they are. You will have real friends who will always be there for you no matter what. You will worry a lot less about vanity and what people think of you, and because of this people will respect you for who you are. People will get to know the real you, some may like you and some may dislike you, but you will always know that the ones who like you genuinely like you for who you are.

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[edit] Steps

Stop wearing the same thing as everyone else, and wear clothes which are comfortable and make you feel good.
Stop following other people's trends. Realize who your real friends are, and maybe talk to people who aren't known to be very popular. You never know, you could get along very well.
Listen to music that you enjoy, and don't listen to music just because a certain crowd of people are listening to it.
Go out with people who you find attractive. Don't dump someone because your so called "friend" says they are ugly or doesn't like them.
Give your opinion. If there's an argument don't just side with the most popular person. Say what you actually believe. People will respect you more.
If you are in class don't be afraid to answer a question because you are afraid of looking like an idiot.
Don't look at the ground when you're walking.
Make eye contact with the people you are talking to.

[edit] Video

Discussion by Kathleen Hassan, confidence coach, about methods to help build a teenager's confidence - includes the "ask, believe and receive" method of imprinting new beliefs that improve your sense of self and feeling good.

[edit] Tips

Don't try and be different from everyone else on purpose, this is just the same as trying to be the same as them. You shouldn't need to try and be yourself, it should be natural.
It may be wise to stay friends or acquaintances with certain people for protection if you go to a rough school or live in a rough area. But this is only advised if the case is very serious.

[edit] Warnings

Some people do get bullied for who they are. This a very serious matter and you must tell someone, be it a teacher, friend or parent.
Remember that people like people who like themselves as well.
Remember that over-confidence can be perceived as being 'full of yourself'. So keep your confidence at a moderate level