The Dark Knight approaches as Batman is scheduled to hit the movies theatres on Friday, July 18, 2008.

Not only are super hero movies popular, but the costumes from today's super hero movies and comics have become popular fashion items.

The Catwoman costume has been a sexy look for women on or off the big screen.

Even the Metropolitan Museum in New York City paid homage to the influence that Super Hero costumes have had on the fashion scene in a special exhibit Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy that runs through September 1, 2008.

Catwoman, who first appeared in Batman No. 1, spring 1940 when she was simply know as The Cat. The character was created by Bob Kane was based on silver screen siren Hedy Lamarr who Kane admired for her great feline beauty, according to Super Heros.

Statuesque actress Julie Newmar wore a very tight and sexy Catwoman costume as she portrayed Catwoman in the television series Batman (1966).

Michelle Pfeiffer in the movie Batman Returns (1992) wore a skin tight rubbery Catwoman costume that looked like flowing black liquid.

Michelle Pfeiffer -
Batman Returns
1992

Julie Newmar - Batman tv
1966

Michelle Pfeiffer's Catwoman costume was not only tight with a wet look but also included whip, gloves and high heel shoes.

The sexiest Catwoman costume was worn by Halle Berry in the movie Catwoman (2004).

The very tight fitted costume featured a black bustier top that complemented Halle Berry cleavage, bare midriff and tight liquid black pants with slips exposing plenty of skin.

Halle Berry - Catwoman
2004

Even today, the sexy ultra tight fitting catwoman costume is popular with women who like to pure like a kitten yet retain the strong dominate characteristic of the alpha cat - strong, dominate and in control, yet sexy, sensuous and warm as a kitten.

A dichotomy of looks - good girl - bad girl, purring and playful yet totally in control.

No wonder the catwoman look is very popular, and not just for holloween.

From the dancer floor to the boudoir to photo shoots, woman who like to take control have embraced the catwoman look.

For those who want to live the Batman fantasy, there is even deluxe collector edition Batman costume that captures all aspects of the Batman suite.

Designed in full latex and foam body, the Batman deluxe collectors edition Batman costume includes cape, chest piece, arm pieces, gloves with gauntlets, boot covers, leg pieces, belt and headpiece with the cowl.

Who wears short shorts, well Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, that who.

Short shorts and a boogie board, Miley is riding some hot guys in a scene from the filming of Hannah Montana - The Movie.

Who knows, Miley Cyrus may be blazing a trail back to those great beach party movies of the 60s that combined music, fantasy, and those two teenage idols that dominated the celebrity - teen magazines of the 60s Frankie Avalon who played Franky and Annette Funicello, as DeeDee.

Yes, summer was a time off from school, a time to find a summer romance at the beach and a time for teens to escape to the movies to catch one of the many beach party movies that so appealed to the teen audience.

Well, it's time to break out the Beach Boys tapes, dusk off the woodie, head for the beach, hang five and enjoy some Good Vibrations.

More photos of Miley Cyrus from the movie set of Hannah Montana.

You Wear Short Shorts

Hot Short Shorts by ROCs

Short Shorts are one of this year's big summer time trends.

They really make your legs look cool and sexy.

These ROCs shorts shorts are one of my favorites.

The colorful patterned print with trimmed scoop pockets and hem goes great with most tops, enabling you to create multi looks - always great when your want to travel light or for that weekend getaway.

The thick elastic waistband with drawstring closure insures a secure fit.

Top your short shorts off with a fashionable and sexy cropped hoody top.

Sexy Low Cut Hoody Top

This cropped hoody top, also by ROCs, features short sleeves with smocked cuffs, deco print at the front adorned by a surplice v neck and three button snap closure.

Made of 95% cotton and 5% spandex to keep you cool and in the grove.

Even though the summer and the summer BBQ season are just starting, all of these sexy outfits are already on sale.

Who Else Wears Short Shorts

Some of the hottest sexy celebrities including Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Ashanti, Jessica Simpson, Kate Moss, Hayden Panettiere, Hillary Duff, Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, Britney Spears, Any Winehouse, Mariah Carey, Sophia Bush, Penelope Cruz, and Pamela Anderson. See the complete stort shorts celebrity photo gallery.

Who had the sexiest bod and swimsuit on the beach, last week?

Well, it might just be a tie.

Anyway, sexy black one-piece halter top monokini swimsuits were popping up on the beach last week, eclipsing those celebrity favorite bikinis.

We just love this duel in matching his and her one piece black halter top monokini swimsuits.

Who do you think looks sexier, Jenny McCarthy or Jim Carrey?

Hum, Jenny has a great tan that really radiates from her well tone body.

Jim on the other hand, looks pale by comparison.

Yep, Jim is really pale, but it only the start of the summer season, so Jim has time to acquire a golden tan.

Jenny certainly wins out in the cleavage department as she shows some great curves. Although Jim might be flat chested and hairless, his broad shoulders add strength to the plunging black halter top.

Jenny McCarthy blond hair and orange tinted sun glasses reflect the sun's beams and those warm colors of summer.

While Jim Carrey prefers basic black - black cap, black sun glasses and some black facial hair. Anyway, its great to see a couple sharing, especially their swimwear.

This could be the start of a beautiful summer trend, with his and her designer beachwear.

Love to see some hot guys in Brazilian thong bikini bottoms.

Watch the video tape for more of Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey.

Hot Sand - Sexy Sandals

Walking along the beach bear footed in the waves is exhilarating and romantic.

Chandra Green Sandals with colorful beaded fabric embellishment

However, as the sun rays beat down upon the sand, it slowly heats the sand into a hot bed of coals.

Walking across this burning sand can prove painful for your feet and toes.

It seems we always forget to apply sun screen to our feet and toes, and our feet tend to burn and ache if we wear those rubbery water flip flops.

Now there is a solution that is both sexy and easy on your feet.

I just love these Chandra Green Sandals.

The sandals come with colorful beaded fabric embellishment which draws attention to your feet, yet the fabric material does not dig into you foot as some of the rubbery flip flop sandals.

The non-slip, man made sole gives you extra traction when walking on a boat deck or carrying drinks by the pool.

Just the right combination to enhance your summer time look, while protecting your feet from the hot sands, broken shells, glass and other items laying on the beach or providing that extra bit of traction while walking on a boat deck or at the pool.

Summer is underway and the celebrities are coming out to play on the beaches and at the pools.

So what kind of swimwear looks are celebrities sporting this summer?

In Malibu, sexy Lisa Rinna catches some waves in a very vivid, colorful striped bikini.

When Lisa is not interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, she is enjoying the sun and waves in this colorful striped bikini.

Lisa Rinna looks in tiptop shape, having competed in the second season of Dancing with the Stars; she enjoys her well-shaped and toned dancer body.

Lisa is probably best known for the daytime soap Days of Our Lives.

If you can't get enough of Lisa Rinna and her stripped bikini, well here are some more great pictures of Lisa Rinna.

Denise Richards in solid turquoise bikini and top

Solid bikini colors still seem to be the favorite of many celebrities.

This solid turquoise bikini with matching top looks great by the pool, beach or in this photo shoot with Denise Richards.

We have to admit it; Denise Richards looks great in this Inca Swimwear photo shoot.

Denise can really create a splash as she kicks up some water with those sexy red painted toes.

For your enjoyment, here are some more of photos from Denise Richards bikini photo shoot for Inca Swimwear.

Adding a little spice to the hot summer swimsuit line is Brooke Hogan who really looks hot and sexy in this video clip of her Maxim bikini shoot.

From knitted bikini top and ultra tight jeans, to playing in the ocean, Brooke looks great in these behind the scenes video clips.

Yes, Brooke really knows how to enhance her ample cleavage in this sexy bikini video clips.

For those of you who are looking to star in your own summertime bikinis photo shoot by the sea, just check out our editors top categories for some of the hottest, sexy bikini looks from bikini, string and metallic bikinis, designer bikinis: French Fifty collection, Letarte collection, Maya collection which are favorites of Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan and Jessica Alba, and Tyler Rose new I Heart Hollywood collection.

With hot, summer nights approaching, it's time to sizzle in your own summertime romantic novel.

Why watch reruns of those steamy reality shows, when you can create a very steamy, romantic setting for yourself.

Yes, summertime is the time to sizzle and titillate.

It's the perfect excuse to wear those enticing outfits that are sure to put your guy into the mood.

So, now you can star in your own hot summer romance reality series.

Need something uplifting to get you in the mood?

Well, probably one of the most captivating and form flattering sexy garment for a hot summer night encounter is the bustier.

For the bustier not only heightens your cleavage, but it also tends to smooth and extenuate your upper waist.

Blazing Summertime Red Shirred Charmeuse Bustier with Matching G String