Halloween is approaching faster than you know it, and your time to get your costume ready is shortening. Since it is the most creative holiday we celebrate, it's time to throw away all normality and let the artistic juices flow. Whether you intend to inspire, scare or entice, the top Halloween costumes for 2010 have it all. There's a wide variety, from the hottest recent movies to talked-about politicians. Instead of dressing up as some cliché character, check out these top five Halloween costumes and try something different.

1. Jake Sully from Avatar: This costume idea has topped the charts just as the movie did. There are two different ways this costume can be created; the first is to paint your entire body blue with darker blue, zebra-like detailing, and wear only a loin cloth and a few arm bands. This is very complex but is extremely sexy if you have the right body to pull it off. The simpler version is buying a mask and wearing a safari outfit.

2. Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland: This costume allows a lot of room for creativity with makeup as well as clothing. The outfit can be as layered as you would like; an overly bulky coat, pinstripe floods decorated with various ruffles and knick-knacks, an oversized top hat with feathers and ribbons as well as a large bowtie. The main intent of this costume is to make you look simply "mad."

3. Jersey Shore, The Situation: This is definitely one costume that will get a lot of laughs from everyone, not just those who are Jersey Shore junkies. It is simple to pull off; wearing a pair of plain blue jeans, with a half-pulled up shirt that reads "The Situation" on it. It is best worn by those who have defined abs. If you don't have the chiselled physique, a muscular bodysuit adds even more humour.

4. The Joker: Even though it seems like old news, the Joker costume still ranks one of the top five! It is easy to put together, all you need is a bright purple suit, green vest and black dress shoes. The face can either be done by wearing a mask or using face paint to give the costume a more gruesome appearance.

5. Barack Obama: Not only making a mark in history, Obama also makes a mark in the top five Halloween costumes for 2010. All that is needed for this idea is a sophisticated suit, an American flag and an Obama mask. This costumes is meant to provoke humour and support for Obama and change, however, it can also create some controversy and political tension with those who do not support him.

With these ideas, it's now time to go out and get your disguise prepared. Try one of these out because they are sure to be a hit at any Halloween party. Avoid overused costume ideas as they show very little creativity and will not add the fun and excitement as something new will do.