HOW TO WALK IN HEELS

:: Do some toe-flexing exercises to get your feet used to the big flex before putting your heels on.

:: Practise wearing high shoes with chunkier heels first.

:: For your first outing, bare feet - rather than stockinged - are better as they offer more grip.

:: Look in the mirror, shoulders back and smile. Think relaxed, graceful thoughts before taking a step.

:: When going up stairs, land on the ball of your foot. Going down, side step with toes pointing in the same direction.