Birthday Girl

What should be on my birthday list: pots, pans, practical things.

What is on my birthday list: these Coach heels. I could wear them with everything. And with that neutral color, they're practical, too. Right?

From Sunlight to Twilight

While I'll never have half the attitude of Kristen Stewart, I can copy-cat her style in the past month's Vogue by buying this metallic mini for less than half the price.

Kristen and J. Crew both styled theirs tucked into a chambray buttondown, which I, luckily, already have.

What I don't have? Two hundred bucks to spend on a metallic mini.

Team Alexa Chung

Alexa Chung is the quintessential cool girl. Her legs span the length of my body, her boyfriend is a British rocker, and her latest gig is designing for Madewell.

I've wanted to be an VJ since I bought my first Hanson cd, but when Alexa was named an MTV personality last year, she redefined her fame and the 30-something brand. The show didn't last, but Alexa's cool did.

MTV just announced a search for the first ever TJ -- short for twitter jockey, of course -- and I can't help but think that out of scores of qualified hopefuls, they should award the spot to Alexa. No one knows music and fashion quite like Alexa, but these shoes (made Madewell, naturally) would help any hopeful do her best impression.

Don't miss my article about MTV's TJ search on Ypulse today.

Madewell: Made Available To All!

I visited Madewell for the first time in Dallas four years ago and the store immediately became one of my favorites, even though the closest location is a plane ride away. Two summers ago, I lived down the block from the SoHo store and I visited at least once a week, even though I had to leave my credit cards back at my apartment in an effort to stay out of debt.

Fortunately for me and everyone who doesn't live a few steps away from Madewell, they opened an amazingly well-curated online boutique today. Unfortunately for my wallet, every single thing is more adorable than the last.

I want the jeweled necklace to dress up my summertime Tshirts and cutoffs, the striped oxford tunic for days at the pool and nights on the town, and strappy leather wedges because, well, I'm addicted. I want the tiered mini skirt that's a little bit cooler than floral (but just as cute!), the dotted cardigan because it reminds me of cupcake sprinkles, and the little coral crossbody bag that wouldn't match anything but would sort of mix with everything.

Do you hear that? It's the hollow sound of my empty bank account.