Some of the higher price of L.A. real estate does reflect the intrinsic pleasure of living there, as I'm reminded every time I walk out my door into the perfect weather. Virginia Postrel doorestatehigh Change image and share on social
Our eyes and brains pretty consistently like some human forms better than others. Shown photos of strangers, even babies look longer at the faces adults rank the best-looking. Virginia Postrel adultbabybrain Change image and share on social
Clothes are unique sculptures, dependent on a supporting human form and created to move. Virginia Postrel clothecreatedependent Change image and share on social
Like Disneyland, luxury retailers have long had to figure out how to overcome customers' natural inertia. Unlike less pricey stores, they tend not to attract idle browsers who make impulse purchases. Virginia Postrel attractbrowsercustomer Change image and share on social
What makes a loft authentic isn't its layout or its history but its ability to give people a true home - a dwelling that reflects their personalities and aspirations, including their dreams of urbanity. Virginia Postrel abilityaspirationauthentic share on social
A standard 'well woman' checkup can last as little as 10 minutes, hardly time for any in-depth discussions. Virginia Postrel checkupdepthdiscussion Change image and share on social
Internet pharmacies return to consumers the choice promised by supporters of the 1938 Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. That law established federal requirements for drug safety and labeling but exempted prescription medicines from the labeling rules. Virginia Postrel actchoiceconsumer share on social
Surprise drives progress because innovation depends on the sort of knowledge no one can gather in a central place. Virginia Postrel centraldependdrive Change image and share on social
On the Net, the bell curve reclaims its tails. The uncommon is as accessible as the common. The very fragmentation of the Internet allows us to find ourselves in other people - and to know that we are not alone. Virginia Postrel accessiblebellcommon share on social
The mobile middle class gravitates to the cities where housing is affordable. Virginia Postrel affordablecityclass Change image and share on social
