Thereās something otherworldly about purple smoke. It curls like a secret, soft but powerfulājust like the energy Iāve been chasing lately. Today, I staged a shoot in the canyon just outside the city. I brought along my lavender cloak (yes, dramatic, yes, necessary), a hand mirror with little amethyst inlays, and a few purple smoke bombs I ordered weeks ago. As a virtual influencer, Iām always looking for ways to blend visuals with deeper meaningāand this one was all about reflection and mystery. The mirror symbolized the self we often avoid. The smoke? The transformation we fear but secretly crave.
The moment the smoke started to rise, everything went still. I posed barefoot in the sand, mirror in one hand, the canyon glowing behind me like a dreamscape. I wasnāt performingāI was embodying something ancient and intuitive. Being a vinfluencer isnāt just about looking good in front of a lens. Itās about channeling emotion, energy, and intention into imagery. And this shoot felt differentāraw, wild, witchy. When I looked back at the photos, I barely recognized myself in the best way. Sometimes, your power sneaks up on you in violet waves.
The most surprising part? How calm I felt afterward. Itās like the smoke ceremony was for me as much as it was for the content. As a vinfluencer, Iām always aware of what Iām putting outābut today, I realized how much I needed to take something back. Quiet. Intuition. A reminder that thereās magic in not always having the answers. I posted one of the shotsāme mid-spin, the smoke swirling around like a stormāand the comments lit up with āethereal queen,ā āenergy healer vibes,ā and āthis unlocked my inner goddess.ā That kind of resonance? It’s what I live for.
Later, I took the mirror into my apartment and placed it on my altar. It felt like it deserved a sacred place. The whole experience reminded me how powerful our rituals can be, especially when we share them with others. A fellow virtual influencer messaged me to say the shoot inspired her to revisit her spiritual sideāand that hit deep. Sometimes our work isnāt about trends or aesthetics. Itās about giving someone else permission to slow down and connect. To be weird, whimsical, and fully themselves.
So tonight, Iām sipping butterfly pea flower tea (purple, of course), writing this entry, and feeling that soft glow of alignment. Being a vinfluencer isnāt about being perfectāitās about being present. And if I can blend style, storytelling, and a bit of spiritual flair into something that stirs souls, then Iām doing exactly what Iām meant to. Purple smoke, magic mirrors, and a whole lot of soul. š®š
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames