It was almost as if the past year hadn't happened when Britney Spears stepped out for a dinner date in Los Angeles last night looking more than a little rough around the edges.

The singer has looked stunning in recent public appearances, having undergone something of a lifestyle overhaul since dad Jamie took control of her affairs in January.

But the star ditched her new carefully-groomed image during an outing to Nobu restaurant.

With her matted extensions, mismatched outfit and scary makeup, it was like 2007 all over again.

Hey, even recovering pop wrecks are allowed their off-days!