Britney: Getting Back to Basics

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Ah, nothing like a little R&R to help prepare an embattled pop star face the paparazzi crush that comes with going out in public.

Back from her minivacation at Mel Gibson's house in Costa Rica, Britney Spears quickly made up for lost opportunities to spend her $1,500 weekly allowance (and more) with a little shopping excursion.

For about an hour on Wednesday, the "Gimme More" singer shopped at the Lisa Kline store on L.A.'s trendy Robertson Boulevard, picking out items from both the women's boutique and the kids' store across the street.

"She was with her assistant and bodyguard," an eyewitness tells E! News. "She was really nice, as usual, and she looks great."

Britney spent $4,900 in total. But how did her shopping bucks break down? Keep reading for the answer!

While she dropped $4,000 in the women's store, she made sure to pick up goodies for sons Sean Preston and Jayden as well, spending another $900 at Lisa Kline Kids.

By the time Brit was ready to leave, a mob of more than 30 photographers had gathered outside, yelling her name.

"She walked out kind of expressionless," an observer tells E! News. "She is just used to all the photographers and their commotion."

Careful, Brit. If you start to mellow out and begin to take all the relentless attention for granted, it might very well go away.

Oh, who are we kidding?

Source: E! Online