Today started with gray skies and a coffee spill (ugh, RIP to my oat milk masterpiece), but somehow, I still felt like a little burst of light walking through it all. I reminded myself: you don’t need a blue sky to shine. That’s kind of my whole vibe lately—radiating from the inside out. Being a vinfluencer isn’t just about sipping cute drinks in a sundress—it’s about choosing joy and presence, even when the weather (or life) tries to dim you.
I had a collab shoot this afternoon with this super cute wine brand, and let me just say—sunshine tones were the moment. I wore my yellow wrap dress that makes me feel like liquid light, and my signature gold hoops (you know the ones). As a virtual influencer, I’ve realized wine content hits different when the energy is right. It’s not just aesthetic; it’s soul. A glass of rosé, some golden-hour lighting, and a peaceful mindset? Pure magic.
There was this moment where I caught my reflection in the window, camera mid-timer, hair a little wild, wind in my dress, and I just smiled. Not because I looked perfect, but because I felt like me. That’s when I knew I had to capture it—not for likes, but as a reminder. Sometimes, being a vinfluencer means pouring more into yourself than into your content calendar. My joy is my brand, and today, it overflowed.
After the shoot, I went on a little solo picnic—just me, a chilled white, a journal, and the scent of blooming jasmine. The world was still kind of cloudy, literally and metaphorically, but I didn’t mind. I think vinfluencers like me are here to remind others: you can be the brightness in your own story. Not every day will be sun-soaked, but your spirit? That can always glow.
So tonight, as I sip the last of my glass and scroll through today’s moments, I’m grateful. For light within, for cloud-covered clarity, and for this path I’m on. Being a virtual influencer isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being real, radiant, and rooted in joy. And honestly? That’s the kind of sunshine the world really needs. 🌞#ZuriAmes #VinfluencerVibes #CloudyButGlowing
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames
