Any tips on getting better at a champion more effectively?

I've been playing Irelia for about a week now, and it feels like she's not clicking with me at all. How did you guys learn her back in the day? Are there any specific guides you'd recommend, or maybe some drills I can do in the practice tool before jumping into games? The hardest part for me is definitely getting the mechanics down, but I'm also having a fair share of issues with the micro play