Days after shocking the celebrity news media by wearing a ring on her ring finger (she is not engaged, despite the rumors that inevitably swirled), Britney Spears pulled another surprise yesterday, debuting a new, brunette hairstyle!

Flanked by bodyguards and new beau Jason Trawick, the blonde brunette bombshell was spotted out shopping. Oh, and she wore a ring on her middle finger this time out.

Guess it's purely decorative, at least for the time being.

Britney Spears shows off her new look, and her new man.

What do you think of Britney Spears as a brunette? Do you think she looks better as a blonde? And will she and Jason Trawick last as a couple?