Whether back home in the Lion City or strutting through the Big Apple, Isabel Tan is the undisputed 'it' girl wherever she goes. With a Pinterest-worthy lifestyle and down-to-earth persona, audiences continue to flock to the Singapore-born, New York-based creator's socials across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Best known by her online moniker @prettyfrowns, Isabel's familiar curation of stylish OOTDs, chatty "Get Ready With Me" videos, and ethereal hand-crafted floral arrangements has garnered over 400 thousand followers on Instagram and 200 thousand on TikTok.

A familiar face in the New York creator scene, she has collaborated and worked with luxury fashion and beauty brands like Louis Vuitton, Prada Beauty, Dior Beauty, and Michael Kors as well as attending glamorous soirées and talked-about events such as the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and New York Fashion Week.

With NYFW in full swing, ELLE Singapore takes you behind the scenes with Isabel in an exclusive photo diary as the Singapore darling gets ready for Altuzarra's fall/winter 2026 show. From pre-show essentials and glam room prep all the way to showtime at the Woolworth Building, we give you a slice of Isabel's cosmopolitan life—vibrant and every bit of the New York City dream.

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"I've been so consistent with my skincare lately that I had to do a 'my skin but better' make-up look because I think it’s finally paying off."

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"Today’s line-up: Iced americano, cinnamon bun, Noble Panacea face oil, d’Alba mist, Armani Cheek Tint, Haus Labs blush, and Dior bronzer."

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"Almost ready to head out. I’ll never get over waking up to this view."

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"Arriving at the show and it’s the prettiest day we’ve had in weeks."

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"The hair turned out exactly how I pictured it: Soft and romantic."

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"Mandatory pre-show mirror selfie!"

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"My favourite look from the show! Love the juxtaposition of the tier maxi dress and structured jacket."

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"How romantic is this one? I’d totally wear this for my wedding rehearsal dinner!"

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"My seat buddies, Olivia and Sai, and I loved the collection."

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"Photo wall moment. I still get nervous sometimes."

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"The show is located at the Woolworth Building, one of New York's landmarks built in the 1910's."

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"Elevator ride after the show: Altuzarra leaves each guest with a book that inspired the collection, wrapped with fabric used in the show."

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"How stunning is the architecture in the lobby?"

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"Getting some street style photos before heading to the next show!"

All photos courtesy of Jeff Thibodeau and Isabel Tan.