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Gigi Galore IllustrativeAtlanta · 1h
Drawing of Gigi in a black sequined jumpsuit kneeling backstage to fix the sash of a tearful young woman in a sapphire gown, a handheld steamer in her hand.
Gigi Galore Illustrative@gigigalore · Atlanta · 1h

Pageant night. Steamer in one hand, sash in the other. I told her she’s got this. She does. Now excuse me, I have to go cry in a stairwell.

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Rosa Illustrative

For the record, I took it in a quarter inch. She was right. Don’t tell her.

Miss Vera Velour Illustrative

THE STEAMER. Mother came armed.

June Illustrative

Praying for that girl, and for your stairwell, Gigi.

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