Inside the tragic downfall of former Sydney society 'It' girl as she hits a new low - after she was accused of shocking forgery scam
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The glamorous life of a former celebrity stylist and one-time ‘It’ girl of the 2000s has potentially unravelled after she was arrested for allegedly forging prescriptions.

New Zealand-born Kelly Smythe, 47, was charged earlier this month at Surry Hills Police Station in Sydney’s inner east.

She spent the night in custody before appearing before Downing Centre Local Court via video link last week, when she made a release application while being held on remand.

Smythe, who lives on Australia’s most expensive street in Point Piper, was charged with two counts of using a false document to obtain property and two counts of obtaining or attempting to get a prohibited drug by false representation.

A charge sheet showed Ms Smythe allegedly used a false letter and two fraudulent scripts to get dexamphetamine and lisdexamfetamine from the Paddington Compounding Pharmacy on Oxford street in February 21 and May 15.

Dexamphetamine medication is used in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy (sleep disorder) while Lisdexamfetamine treats moderate-to-severe binge eating disorder in adults.

Smythe’s barrister Charles Alexander lodged a release application on his client’s behalf.

‘She knows she needs to stay on the straight and narrow,’ he told the court.

Former stylist Kelly Smythe was granted bail and must report to Rose Bay police station

Former stylist Kelly Smythe was granted bail and must report to Rose Bay police station

On Wednesday Kelly Smythe was caught out without fuel and required NRMA roadside assistance

On Wednesday Kelly Smythe was caught out without fuel and required NRMA roadside assistance

At the height of her career she was a Seven Network stylist and the go-to fashion adviser to Sydney’s elite, styling Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Hawkins, Jodi Gordon and Sonia Kruger

At the height of her career she was a Seven Network stylist and the go-to fashion adviser to Sydney’s elite, styling Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Hawkins, Jodi Gordon and Sonia Kruger

Magistrate Sharon Freund said the police facts indicated there may be further charges pending, but no fresh charges had been laid.

The magistrate granted bail but addded: ‘I suspect your client may have an issue with the drugs she has been self-prescribing.’

Smythe, who wore gold-rimmed sunglasses during her video-linked court appearance, said: ‘Thank you so much, ma’am.’

The case will be back before the court next month.

At the height of her career she was a Seven Network stylist and the go-to fashion adviser to Sydney’s elite, styling Miranda Kerr, Jennifer Hawkins, Jodi Gordon and Sonia Kruger.

But after five years at the helm of the wardrobe styling department, Seven cut ties with her.

With the local fashion industry teetering on the brink of collapse, Smythe struggled with freelance work and former friends say she vanished from the limelight.

She tied the knot in 2011 with Alex Nikolaidis, ten years younger than her, at St Mark’s Church, in the ritzy eastern suburbs enclave of Darling Point, in front of clients and Sydney’s society set including Roxy Jacenko, Holly Brisley and Chris Bath.

Kelly tied the knot in 2011 to toyboy Alex Nikolaidis one year after the couple welcomed a son together

Kelly tied the knot in 2011 to toyboy Alex Nikolaidis one year after the couple welcomed a son together

Kelly Smythe (pictured right) alongside leisure wear designer Pip Edwards

Kelly Smythe (pictured right) alongside leisure wear designer Pip Edwards

She was known for living life in the fast lane before take a step away form the limelight several years ago

She was known for living life in the fast lane before take a step away form the limelight several years ago

The couple welcomed a son, who is now 14, a year before saying ‘I do’.

They are now divorced. 

On Wednesday the petite stylist was seen stranded on New South Head Road in Sydney’s east after her car ran out of fuel and required NRMA roadside assistance.

She was dressed in low-rise jeans, furry flats and designer sunglasses.

Ms Smythe could not be reached for comment. 

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