<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" ?><!-- generator=Zoho Sites --><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"><channel><atom:link href="https://www.shaazma.com/blogs/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title>Shaazma Creations - Blog</title><description>Shaazma Creations - Blog</description><link>https://www.shaazma.com/blogs</link><lastBuildDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 05:57:01 +0530</lastBuildDate><generator>http://zoho.com/sites/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Quiet Creator Behind Shaazma Creations]]></title><link>https://www.shaazma.com/blogs/post/meet-the-quiet-creator-behind-shaazma-creations</link><description><![CDATA[Meet the Quiet Creator Behind Shaazma Creations]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="zpcontent-container blogpost-container "><div data-element-id="elm_HPx4wRPfRIul74nKIb_RKg" data-element-type="section" class="zpsection "><style type="text/css"></style><div class="zpcontainer"><div data-element-id="elm_t6p_5u9SSYypzu0LjdbdjQ" data-element-type="row" class="zprow zpalign-items- zpjustify-content- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_C9W8KTVtReuRTwJwR5rUuA" data-element-type="column" class="zpelem-col zpcol-12 zpcol-md-12 zpcol-sm-12 zpalign-self- "><style type="text/css"></style><div data-element-id="elm_aHqSC9mKSpiVROfu_8Z1fw" data-element-type="heading" class="zpelement zpelem-heading "><style></style><h2 class="zpheading zpheading-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><h2><strong>Meet the Quiet Creator Behind Shaazma Creations</strong></h2></div></h2></div>
<div data-element-id="elm_wMqJY_8WTx6pJIfkxeU4cQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div style="color:inherit;"><h3><span style="font-family:lato;font-size:18px;color:inherit;">If you came here looking for hijabs - surprise! You’re about to meet the wonderfully awkward human behind them.</span></h3><h2 style="line-height:1;"><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">Hi there! 👋 I’m the face you <em>don’t</em> usually see (because I’m emotionally allergic to cameras not medically, I promise).</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">💻 <strong>Systems Nerd by Day • Yarn Lover &amp; Soap Maker by Night</strong></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><strong><br></strong></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">By day, I’m a happy system-slinger analyzing code, chasing sign-offs, and deploying like a pro. Tech stuff? I eat it for breakfast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">By night, I transform into a <strong>knit-wit</strong>, gleefully untangling yarn, counting stitches, and melting soap&nbsp;<em>no lab coat required</em>.</span></p><p><br></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">📸 Funny thing: I can debug SQL in seconds, but ask me to pose for a product photo? <strong>System crash.</strong><code>Exhausted.exe running… please restart. 🙈</code></span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><code><br></code></span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-family:lato;font-size:18px;"><strong>Things I Love (...and Occasionally Flop At)</strong> 😬</span></h3><h3><strong style="font-family:lato;font-size:18px;color:inherit;">Knitting:&nbsp;</strong><span style="font-family:lato;font-size:18px;color:inherit;">&nbsp;My go-to therapy</span></h3><h3><strong style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:lato;">Collecting Books:</strong><span style="color:inherit;font-size:18px;font-family:lato;">&nbsp;Slightly obsessive (okay, very)</span></h3><h3><strong style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">Cooking:</strong><span style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">&nbsp;Only when I don’t get </span><em style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">too creative</em></h3><div><div style="color:inherit;"><h3><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-weight:bold;font-size:18px;">Reading:</span><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:18px;">&nbsp;Once my soul food, now I just read the same paragraph five times and still don't know what happened.&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:18px;">Occasionally reading… mostly just emotionally bookmarking. 😅📚</span></h3></div>
</div><h3><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:18px;"><span style="font-weight:bold;">Soap-Making</span>&nbsp;: Learned it 7 years ago, finally doing it now (because procrastination is an art too).&nbsp;</span></h3><h3><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:18px;">Recently picked it up again, now joyfully mixing, melting, and mentally jogging my memory to stay cool and creative - one sudsy bar at a time!</span></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;line-height:1.5;"><div><div style="color:inherit;"></div>
</div></div></h3><h3><strong style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">Baking</strong><span style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">&nbsp; Bread? Rock-solid on attempt one. Cake? Great… if you like pancakes. 😅</span></h3><h3><strong style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">Hijabs:</strong><span style="font-size:18px;color:inherit;font-family:lato;">&nbsp;Not just a product, but my passion and identity.</span></h3><h2 style="line-height:1;"><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><strong style="font-family:lato;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Welcome to My Chaos</span></strong></h3><h2 style="line-height:1;"><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">My dad (and a few <em>other curious characters</em> 👀) keeps it real with his signature line:</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br><strong>“Kya milega isme, beta?”</strong> (What will you get from this?)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">My answer: “<strong>Joy, Abba... and some late-night order packing.</strong>”</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">My 7.8-year-old daughter Anum drops pearls of wisdom like:&nbsp;</span><strong style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;">“It’s not big science, BRO.”</strong><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"> 🎓</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">My husband? Half the time he’s asking if this hijab thing is a “mood or a plan.” 😂</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">And my forever friend she’s the real MVP. No filters, no sugarcoating, just:&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;">“Give it a shot.” (And she even shared her Canva Pro login&nbsp;</span><em style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;">goals!</em><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"> 💕)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">So here I am juggling motherhood, spreadsheets, shipping labels, and bubble wrap doing the best I can with duas and dry shampoo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><strong style="font-family:lato;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Why <em>Shaazma Creations</em>?</span></strong></h3><h2 style="line-height:1;"><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">Naming this brand felt like naming a baby except this baby came with logistics, packaging, and SEO nightmares. 😅</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">The name <strong>Shaazma (شازمہ)</strong> means <em>rare</em> or <em>unique</em> in Urdu just like each hijab I curate.</span></p><p><strong style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"><br></strong></p><p><strong style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;">Shaheeda</strong><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"> – That’s me&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;color:inherit;"><br></span></p><p><strong style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">Azmath</strong><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;"> – My husband, my sometimes-</span><em style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">supportive</em><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">, sometimes-</span><em style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">supportive-ish</em><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;"> sidekick</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">So, </span><strong style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;">Shaazma = Shaheeda + Azmath</strong><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;"> + one budget-friendly domain (because the other names were expensive enough to buy 300 hijabs 😭)</span></p><p><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><strong style="font-family:lato;"><span style="font-size:18px;">Shaazma Creations – More Than a Store 💫</span></strong></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;line-height:1;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;line-height:1.2;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;line-height:1.5;"></div></h3><h3><div style="color:inherit;line-height:2;"></div></h3><h2 style="line-height:1;"><div style="color:inherit;"><span style="font-size:18px;"><span></span><p style="line-height:2;"><span style="font-family:lato;">This brand is my little patch of authenticity where hijabs are more than fashion. They’re identity. They’re stories. They’re love wrapped in chiffon and satin.</span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">I don’t know where this road leads, but I’ve got duas, determination, and one-half risen vanilla cake to take me there.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">So, let’s keep things light, our hearts full, and our hijabs always fabulous.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><span style="font-family:lato;">Thanks for being here. You’ve just met the real me under the scarf, behind the screens, somewhere between bubble wrap and butter paper.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;">💖 - Shaazma</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;"><br></span></p><span></span><p><br></p></span></div></h2></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_wMqJY_8WTx6pJIfkxeU4cQ" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div style="color:inherit;"><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Let’s be honest gifting can be&nbsp;</span><strong style="font-size:16px;">a little stressful</strong><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;sometimes.</span></div><span style="font-size:16px;"><div> Too many choices, too many doubts: </div><em><em>"Will she like it?"</em></em><div><em>"What if it’s not her style?"</em></div><em><em>"Do I play it safe with chocolates again?"</em></em></span><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Well, breathe easy&nbsp; because we’ve got you covered (literally 😉).</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">💫 Hijab Hampers That Say, “You Matter”</span></h3><p></p><div><span style="font-size:16px;">At&nbsp;</span><strong style="font-size:16px;">Shaazma Creations</strong><span style="font-size:16px;">, we believe a gift should feel like a warm hug , wrapped in soft fabrics, elegance, and a little sparkle.</span></div><span style="font-size:16px;">That’s why we’ve created our&nbsp;<em>Thoughtful Hijab Hampers</em>&nbsp; beautifully curated bundles filled with handpicked hijabs, accessories, and love.</span><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Perfect for:</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Eid surprises 🌙</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Birthdays 🎂</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Bridal showers 💍</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Or even a "just because you’re amazing" moment 💖</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">🎀 Why Hijabs Make the&nbsp;</span><em style="font-size:16px;">Best</em><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size:16px;font-style:italic;">Gifts</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Because they’re</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Useful ✔️</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Stylish ✔️</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16px;">And something a hijabi can never have&nbsp;</span><strong style="font-size:16px;">too many of</strong><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;(don’t argue, it’s science 😅)</span></p><ul></ul><p><span style="font-size:16px;">Each hamper is packed with care from luxe satin to breathable cotton prints, paired with matching accessories or prayer essentials. No two hampers are the same, and that’s the&nbsp;beauty of it.</span></p><h3><span style="font-size:16px;">🛍 Ready to Be the Best Gift-Giver?</span></h3><p></p><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Whether you’re shopping for a sister, a bestie, a bride-to-be, or even treating yourself (yes, self-gifting is a thing and we love it!) our hijab hampers are the perfect way to say:</span></div><span style="font-size:16px;"><em>"You’re special, and I thought of you."</em></span><span style="font-size:16px;"></span><div><span style="font-size:16px;">Click below and explore the collection&nbsp;</span></div><span style="font-size:16px;"><div> You just might find something&nbsp;<em>you</em>&nbsp;want to keep for yourself 😉 </div>
<div> 👉&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.shaazma.com/">www.shaazma.com</a></div></span><span style="font-size:16px;"><hr></span><p><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">Shaazma Creations</span></strong><span style="font-size:16px;">&nbsp;– Your Style, Your Pride 💫</span></p></div>
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<div data-element-id="elm_8a_QR8BQQvaNR2R-Um4t0Q" data-element-type="text" class="zpelement zpelem-text "><style></style><div class="zptext zptext-align-center " data-editor="true"><div><h2><div><p><span style="font-family:lato;font-size:16px;"><span style="color:inherit;">Okay, real talk -&nbsp;</span></span><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:16px;">My hijab drawer isn’t just a drawer... </span><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:16px;">It’s a </span><em style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:16px;">whole mood</em><span style="color:inherit;font-family:lato;font-size:16px;">.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:lato;font-size:16px;">A color-coded, fabric-sorted, possibly overflowing vibe that honestly brings me more joy than chocolate (well, almost 😋).</span></p><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>Whether I’m rushing out for errands or glamming up for a special event, I always reach for these everyday heroes soft, stylish, and yes, very photogenic 📸.</span></p><span></span><p><span>So here’s a little peek inside my hijab drawer and what I absolutely love:</span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">🧣 1. The “I-Can’t-Go-Wrong” Chiffon Hijab</span></h3><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>Light, airy, and elegant&nbsp; chiffon is that bestie who always shows up looking put together.<br> 💖 Fave Pick: Classic Everyday Chiffon&nbsp; Almond Beige<br> Perfect with literally anything. Even my laundry-day outfits.</span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">☁️ 2. The “So Comfy I Might Nap In It” Viscose Cotton</span></h3><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>Soft as clouds, breathable, and doesn’t fight back when I try to style it (iykyk).<br> 💖 Fave Pick: Summer Cool 3D Print Hijab<br> Bonus: Looks fancy even if I’m just heading to the grocery store.</span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">🌟 3. The “I Need to Look Like I Tried” Satin Luxe</span></h3><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>Glossy, rich, and screams effortless glam.<br> 💖 Fave Pick: Turkish Self-Striped Muna Satin Hijab Black Gold<br> Perfect for weddings,&nbsp; Eids, or just when I want to feel extra ✨</span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">🎀 4. My “Faithful Pins &amp; Undercaps” Squad</span></h3><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>Let’s be real no hijab survives the day without them.<br> I keep:&nbsp;</span>A no-slip cotton undercap</p><p>Matte pins (so they don’t shine like stars on my head 😅)</p><p>Emergency pin stash (because life happens)<br></p><ul><span></span></ul><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">🎁 5. My Secret Weapon: Hijab Gift Hamper Pieces</span></h3><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p><span>I may have “tested” one or two gift hampers myself…<br> Hey, quality control, right? 😇<br> 💖 Fave Set: Blush Pink Hijab with Prayer Pouch &amp; Pearl Magnet Pin</span></p><span><hr></span></span></div></h2><h3><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;">🧼 Pro Tip:</span></h3><h2><div></div></h2><h2><div></div></h2><h2><div style="line-height:1;"></div></h2><h2><div></div></h2><h2><div></div></h2><h2><div style="line-height:1.5;"></div></h2><h2><div></div></h2><h2><div style="line-height:1.2;"></div></h2><h2><div><div></div>
</div></h2><h2><div><span style="font-size:16px;font-family:lato;"><span></span><p style="line-height:1.2;"><span>I fold each hijab KonMari style and whisper “thank you” before stacking.<br> (Okay not really but I should.)</span></p><span><hr></span><p><span>So that’s my hijab drawer soft, colorful, sometimes chaotic, but always full of love 🧕🏼💕</span></p><span></span><p><span>What’s in your drawer? Tell me your go-to picks, your weird color obsessions, or your ride-or-die hijab fabric in the comments!</span></p><span><hr></span><p><span>📦 Want to add some joy to <span style="color:inherit;">your drawer?</span><br> Explore the full collection at 👉 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.shaazma.com">www.shaazma.com</a><br> And follow us @shaazmacreations for more hijab love.</span></p></span></div></h2></div>
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