Some jewelry is more than an accessory – it touches on who you are, who you want to be, and moments that you will carry with you forever. For Sanne van Uden, co-founder of the SOSU Club , the Circe earrings by Donna Dorée are such a piece of jewelry. In this personal story, she talks about manifestation, style, memories and the power of feminine energy.
Manifested elegance
“I had manifested these earrings! I had been seeing the Circe earrings online for about a year – feminine, special and striking earrings. Really something for me, but I don’t buy such a beautiful, big present for myself that quickly,” says Sanne. “I saw the most beautiful models on social media and her website and thought: I want that too. I want to feel that feminine too, for a day.”
The desire became tangible. Sanne made a mood board and imagined herself sitting in a vintage car, dressed in 50s clothing – with the Circe earrings as the finishing touch. And then the unexpected happened: “Guess what. Not much later I had a photoshoot for Donna Dorée and I was allowed to model for this beautiful brand. I felt myself becoming one with the earrings and this clothing style. It did a lot to me, in a positive way. I got such a nice energy from it – indescribable.”
Sanne with her favorite Circe earrings in make-up at the Parisian photoshoot of Donna Dorée
A unique gift from both sides
When her friends offered to buy a joint gift for her 40th birthday, Sanne knew right away: Circe had to be on her wish list. But things turned out a little differently.
“They found out that these had already been bought by my own guy. But he didn’t know that I wanted these earrings – he found out through my girlfriends. So when I got them before my party (which was later than my own birthday), I was incredibly surprised! Unpacking them was already a present. Of course, I didn’t take them off that day. I would love to wear them all the time, but I’m very careful with them. I only wear them on special occasions.”
Light as a feather, grand in appearance
What immediately struck her when she first held Circe? “They were much lighter than I thought! Because my ears are a bit more sensitive, I can’t wear everything (I’m sure many women will recognize that!) – but these earrings feel like a dream: graceful and wearable. These are perfect for that. And the details are even more beautiful in real life than at first glance. Perfection.”
She wore the Circe earrings during a Parisian shoot with Donna Dorée. “The way the earrings move... they are elegant and I always feel stylish and powerful when I wear them. They radiate luxury.” They are also a permanent part of her look during the events of her SOSU Club. “The compliments I get are also unprecedented.”
Circe as a mirror
For Sanne, the Circe earrings are more than just a piece of jewelry. They symbolize her development and her identity. “They represent the woman I want to be. Nobody is perfect and you don’t have to strive for perfection – but I do strive for (personal) growth.”
Circe reflects the classic, stylish, confident woman that lives inside her. “They remind me of a moment I will never forget: the day of the photoshoot. And they help me to choose my own strength again and again.”
About style, meaning and balance
Sanne believes in the power of aesthetics – as long as it is right from the inside. “Jewelry, but also clothing, hairstyle, make-up... it has to be right. If it is right how it feels inside and that radiates outwards – if it is pure and honest – then I feel happy.” She likes balance: not too much, not too little. “Just right.”
The magic of Donna Dorée
What makes Donna Dorée special for Sanne? “It fits perfectly with my own core values: authentic, creative, connecting – also with yourself.” Her advice for other women is clear:
“Don’t hesitate. Life is too short to wear boring earrings.”
Finally
“I want to thank you for seeing me,” says Sanne. And I want to thank you, Sanne – for your candid story, your energy and your unique perspective on beauty, style and femininity. Circe has found the perfect wearer in you. 
Sanne and Donna (Wietske) together during the Parisian photoshoot
Since 2018, Sanne has been the founder of thé network of the South, together with Sanne den Ouden. The SOSU Club organizes events, talks, masterclasses and writes about various interesting topics. I have been an active member for a few years!
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