Here’s the thing about going out: It’s never as comfortable as staying in.

How much easier would social obligations be if you could wear the same thing you wear at home? Okay, so your PJs may be a little inappropriate ...

Mothers. So damn needy.

Of course, now’s not really the time to complain. Rather, it’s the time to fulfill those needs to the best of your ability. We’ve covered the bases. (Minus the obligatory phone call … Memo to self?) ...

What: Agent Provocateur
When: Through 5/10; Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Where: 7961 Melrose Avenue, between Fairfax and Crescent Heights Avenues (323-653-0229).
Why: Can you think of two more provocative concepts than “sexy lingerie” and “on sale”? ...

When you think of stained glass, the word wearable doesn’t exactly leap to mind. Unless you fantasize about trying on Tiffany lamps and Gothic cathedrals.

If the latter holds true, we’re afraid we can’t help. Otherwise we recommend you take ...

What: Knoll
When: 4/25-4/26; Fri. noon-7 p.m., Sat.11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 214 Wilshire Boulevard, at Second Street in Santa Monica, suite 200 (310-289-5800).
Why: Cater to your nesting instinct! Modern, sleek furniture will be up to ...

If Taryn Manning were any cooler, you’d probably hate her. She’s already an accomplished actor (The Practice, 8 Mile) and model (she sang with Marianne Faithfull in a Gap ad). But apparently, that wasn’t enough for Taryn. ...

Sunday. Day of rest. So why spend it at Fred Segal or Barneys, braving vicious hordes of celebrities and snobby shopgirl stare-downs? Sounds more like hard labor.

A preferable alternative: Tryst, a newly opened unisex boutique on Ventura that makes ...