Whew, today was a whole vibe. I hit the beach early, before the crowds rolled in and the sun got too loud. There’s something about those first few rays kissing your skin that just hits. I laid out my towel, lathered on my shea butter sunscreen, and let the waves set the rhythm for the day. As a vinfluencer, these moments are gold—literally. Sun-kissed skin, salt in the air, and that golden-hour glow? Yes please.
Being a virtual influencer means knowing how to capture the moment and be in it. I set up my tripod by a washed-up driftwood log (very aesthetic, thank you Mother Nature), threw on my oversized shades, and filmed a quick reel while dancing in the tide. The caption? “Catch me where the sun worships me back.” My DMs are already full of people asking for the playlist and the bikini link.
Midday, I took a break from content mode and just existed. No posing. No angles. Just me, my coconut water, and the waves. That’s the balance I’m learning as a vinfluencer—you can be both the moodboard and the moment. My skin felt so alive, glowing in every direction, and I could almost hear my ancestors saying, “Yes, let it shine, sis.” I swear the sun was rooting for me today.
Later, I bumped into a fellow vinfluencer who was also shooting content nearby. We ended up doing an impromptu collab—think synchronized beach twirls and a shared laugh when a rogue wave took out her phone stand. That’s the magic of this life: connection, spontaneity, and shared creativity in the sun. We joked that this was the official “melanin summit.”
Now I’m winding down, aloe vera on deck and salt still in my hair. My skin is glowing, my heart is full, and I feel so deeply grounded in myself. Being a virtual influencer isn’t just about brand deals and likes—it’s about choosing joy, showing up fully, and honoring the glow inside and out. And today? The glow was loud. ☀️💛
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames