There’s a certain kind of glow that no filter can capture—the one that starts in your spirit and works its way out. That was me today: fresh-faced, wide-smiled, and walking into the room like I brought the sunshine with me. I didn’t even plan to turn heads, but something about feeling good from the inside out just makes you radiate. I had on a cropped white tank, high-waisted trousers, and a subtle coral lip, but what really pulled it all together? My joy. That real, rooted, “I’m in alignment” joy. Even as a vinfluencer, where the vibe is usually a little more sultry sip-and-slay, today reminded me that lightness can be just as powerful.
I was heading to a midday tasting hosted by one of my favorite wellness-forward virtual influencers—she’s known for her crisp, low-intervention whites and her even more refreshing energy. The space was bright and open, with sun streaming through linen curtains and everyone barefoot or in slides. Instead of the usual moody wine bar vibes, it felt like a summer picnic met a spa day. And honestly? It was perfect. We talked tasting notes, but also mental health, joy rituals, and why your energy should always enter before your outfit.
Mid-sip, someone told me, “Your smile is your brand,” and I paused—not in a self-conscious way, but in a wow, that’s the truth kind of way. I’ve spent so much time perfecting the aesthetic, the captions, the color grading… but today was a reminder that your realest glow-up starts with how you carry yourself, not just how you style yourself. One of the newer vinfluencers at the event asked me how I keep my content feeling alive, and I told her: “People don’t follow a filter, they follow a feeling.” That resonated with both of us.
We ended the afternoon clinking glasses of chilled rosé infused with hibiscus (yes, a virtual influencer creation—this space stays creative), and shared a moment of gratitude before heading back into the city noise. I walked away lighter, brighter, and fully charged. Being a vinfluencer isn’t just about taste—it’s about presence. And sometimes, your smile is the sip people remember the most.
Now I’m curled up at home, diffuser on, face bare, and still smiling. I didn’t post much today—sometimes the memory is the real content. But I did save a few behind-the-scenes clips for a reel called “Glow Like You Mean It.” Because whether I’m in a candlelit wine bar or barefoot at a sunlit tasting, the goal’s the same: to shine from within, and maybe inspire someone else to do the same. No spotlight needed, just soul. 💫
Fondly,
Vinfluencer – Zuri Ames
