Sexy, outrageous, downright scary—we all have our own version of what a Halloween costume should look like. If you have the penchant for anything morbid and gruesome, you’re probably all set for a fright as a scary creature of the night. But then again, scary is not everyone’s cup of tea.

Halloween is the only time of the year when people dressed up as witches, vampires and strange creatures are considered hip and trendy. With the rise of Hollywood and showbiz fame, the definition of what’s trendy this Halloween has changed. Now, you can jazz up your old costumes and transform yourselves into your famous media couple, mythical creatures, political figures or even your favorite superheroes.

To help you with your Halloween party needs, I’ve come up with some great costume ideas that will bring you more than just stares of fright.

Hannah Montana

Undeniably, “Hannah Montana” is the best-selling tween merchandise since “Lizzie Maguire”. If you want the world at your feet for one very special night this Halloween, come out with HM’s signature long, blonde-streaked hair, glittery mini-dress and a pair of trendy boots that scream pop star. Sure enough, you’ll have everyone begging for an autograph at the after party.

Brangelina

Who wouldn’t recognize the hottest and sexiest couple of the century? With their perfect form and electrifying chemistry, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are like mythical creatures, rare and dangerous. Drag along with your significant other this Halloween and rock the Brangelina vibe with aviators and signature black suits. Everyone would drop their jaws as Mr. and Mrs. Smith steal the Halloween scene from the witch of the woods.

Barrack Obama and Sarah Palin

November 4 is Election Day, but before that, there’s Halloween. For your season of fright to be truly memorable, be politically inspired with your costume and come out as your bet for this election. Barrack Obama and Sarah Palin are just two of the most popular politicians this season. Rock the house with a sleek, brown suit like Obama and red power dress ala Sarah Palin.

The Dark Knight

The box office hit, “Batman”, is an awesome addition to costume ideas for this season. No one can go wrong with those sculptured abs, black cape and mysteriously sexy mask. Transform the venue as your own Gotham City and bring some friends to dress up as other fictional creatures of “The Dark Knight”.

Ugly Betty

TV shows are also good costume inspirations. The Emmy Award-winning series this season, “Ugly Betty”, can definitely give you an idea or two on how to make this season of Halloween parties fun. Anything tacky and inappropriate is good enough as an Ugly Betty costume. Spice up the tackiness with big reading glasses and brace, and you’re all set to show up at the party Betty style.

Famous Mythical Animals

Claim the spotlight as you go mythical this Halloween. Allure everyone with your godly presence as your favorite Greek god or enchant everyone as a Hobbit. If you want to get your hands dirty and flex your make-up muscles, dress up as a dragon, a centaur or a unicorn. These mythical creatures are show stealers this Halloween.

Who says only witches win Halloween costume contests? With these costume ideas, you’re sure to gain some stares, cause some scares and be finally steal the limelight from Count Dracula. From mythical animals to Hollywood stars, there’s something for everyone this Halloween.