Jeremy Porfilio, 41, (L) and Tammy Mowery ride a wave dressed as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson
Jeremy Porfilio, 41, (L) and Tammy Mowery ride a wave dressed as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner and his ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson during the 7th annual ZJ Boarding House Haunted Heats Halloween surf contest in Santa Monica, California October 25, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Reuters/Lucy Nicholson

Halloween 2014 is fast approaching and for the women looking for costume ideas, here is a look at five most popular ideas of the year. Many of the costume ideas today seem to be inspired more from the movies than the traditional goblins and ghouls' costumes, which are still popular.

Halloween has always been associated with celebrations. The celebrations can be traced back all the way to Ireland and Scotland where the Celts celebrated the end of summer and the crop harvest. Stories of spirits and ghosts roaming around during this period are a popular way to entertain the children. But the most popular form of celebration in the recent years is to wear costumes and go to parties on this day. The following is the list of costume ideas women can consider for the event.

Costume Idea #1 - Medusa

A figure from Greek mythology, Medusa was once known for her beautiful hair. That changed after the gods decided to punish her for a mistake by turning each lock of her hair into a snake. Anyone looking into her eyes would turn into stone. A good costume of Medusa in Australia can be bought for anywhere between AU $100 to AU $180.

Costume Idea #2 - Catwoman

Perhaps one of the most popular costumes for women during Halloween, the Catwoman costume continues to be on the top of the list of many women. The character is from the comic books made famous by the "Batman" movies. There are multiple options for buying a Catwoman costume in Australia that suit all budgets. The costume prices range from AU $45 to over AU $350.

Costume Idea #3 - Minnie Mouse

One of the popular costume ideas based on the cartoon character, a Minnie Mouse woman's costume in Australia can be bought well under AU $90.

Costume Idea #4 - Katniss Everdeen

One of the most recent costume favourites among women is that of Katniss Everdeen. The character is from the popular "Hunger Games" books written by Suzanne Collins, made famous by the Hollywood movies based on the books. A Katniss Everdeen costume can be bought for under AU $100 in Australia.

Costume Idea #5 - Harley Quinn

Another popular costume idea among women for Halloween 2014 is that of Harley Quinn. The character is the sidekick of the super villain Joker from the "Batman" movies. A Harley Quinn costume is also available for under AU $100 in Australia.