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tweezers or a blunt knife (note ‘blunt’ here) and try to scrape the sting out. Then once it’s been removed wash the wound and if there is swelling or pain place packet of frozen peas on the wound. Apply Waspeze or antiseptic cream, and if still in pain take a painkiller.
    If you get stung in the mouth or throat it’s a serious problem; head to A&E. Likewise, more than one sting may lead to anaphylactic shock, which is really bad.

    How to be stylish in a sling
    First of all you need to know how to style a sling or, in layman’s terms, how to knot it on. Take a triangular bandage, or fold a square one in half, and sit down. You will need help doing this if you are the wounded. Support your broken wing with the opposite hand, so that only you are manhandling the battered arm. Hold gently across your chest and forward enough to enable your assistant to slip one side of the triangle underneath. They should then take one tip of the triangle up to the neck and then fold the other behind the elbow and up to the neck on the other side, and knot as comfortably and as tightly as possible. Finish off with a little safety pin to tuck the arm safely in at the elbow, so it feels supported and safe.
    Do not feel restricted to using cream and hospital regulation slings – silk scarves also work, especially if it’s an evening function. An arm in a cast is no reason to neglect your label commitments. The choices are endless: treat yourself or ask to be treated to Dior, Burberry, Gucci, Pucci and, if you are feeling really sorry for yourself, the ultimate, Hermes. But finds from your travels can be equally fabulous as long as they are highly patterned, silky and stylish.
    If you are suffering in a sling opt for halter-neck tops, button-up shirts, and cardigans. Adapt your wardrobe and explore new ways to dress to make the most of your sling status.

    How to walk with crutches
    Before you leave the hospital in your cast get some instructions and road test your crutches. Make sure that you have the correct size and height so that you are as comfortable as possible. Position under both arms and lean forward. Unfortunately the footwear will have to stoop to sneakers, and only on one foot; this is the only time you should abandon heels as there is no point wearing down one side. Check the padding feels comfortable around the hands, and don’t try to walk too far on your first trip – the armpits will ache.
    Do small steps at first, and aim to have someone close by in case you topple over.
    Rest as much as needed, but try to move around as much as you can bear to because this will aid the healing process. You need to keep your strength up so try to exercise the muscles, otherwise you will be as stiff as a cream cracker and feel dreadful when the plaster cast comes off. And while your foot/leg is in plaster don’t forget to wiggle your toes and treat them to a good pedicure – they will be feeling really stressed out.

    How to use toilets at concert venues
    If you are rock chick enough to go to Glastonbury or some outdoor concert and you need to make a call of nature, be prepared.
    If you simply cannot keep your legs crossed for another six hours you will have to venture into a scary Portaloo situation.
    First try to blag your way backstage into the VIP enclosure, saying that you are an A&R scout, a backing singer, a girlfriend, their PR, whatever fits your look, and use the facilities there. The groups tend to have their own fancy trailers with all mod cons attached so theirs will be up to department store standard.
    If this doesn’t work there is nothing else for it than to join the queue.
    Take a friend with you as you may be gone hours. If you are worried about physical contact with the door you could bring along your marigolds.
    Take a deep breath, open the door, and do not breathe in.
    Touch NOTHING; ideally get your friend to lean/stand in front of the door so you do not have to lock it and risk getting trapped in the toxic