Urban Warrior: Lisa Charleyboy

Photo by Keesic

 Inspired by Toronto Life's 'City Survivor' pages, I am doing my own list of ten things I cannot live without.


1) Chambord Bodum
My favorite Xmas present, this perfect french press is the first thing I go to every morning. And it's portable enough for this vagabond girl to pack around with her.


2) MacBook
This is an obvious one, but of course I need my laptop to go with me everywhere. While I don't bring it with me when I am grocery shopping, it often does day trips with me.


3) iPhone
The birthday gift to myself, it has been a serious source of entertainment on the go. Facebook, MySpace, You Tube, and iPod on the fly. Now it will be a resource for me as I just got myself a dictionary application (for serious nerds only).

4) Biosilk Silk Therapy serum
This serum is gorgeous and keeps my locks smooth and shiny, important for long hair like mine.


5) Cover Fx Foundation
This wet/dry foundation was recommended to me by Mohawk make up artist Michelle French. This can give a light coverage for those days when you have two minutes to put on makeup and fuller coverage to hide those blemishes that can sometimes occur after too many late nights.

6) Farouk CHI ceramic flat iron
This is still an absolute essential for me (thanks to my BFF Lindsay B) as I love to make poker straight locks still and sometimes my hair can get frizzy. When going for a polished or professional look, the flat iron is a must have.


7) Habitual 'Glory" skinny jeans
My latest jean purchase, but my absolute favorite pair. Works great in the fall and winter especially since I can tuck them into all of my boots. They have barely left my hips for my December in Toronto.


8) L'Occitane lavender shea butter hand creme
I have to pick these up in bulk when I am in the States at a Sepohora since they don't sell the purse size in Canada. This cream is rich and smells absolutely delicious, it keeps my hands and fingers and cuticles in smooth, silky shape.


9) Burts Bees hand salve
I keep a small travel size container in my purse, my car, and my travel toiletries bag. It keeps my cuticles in top shape (since I tend to attack them when I am stressed) and my lips soft when chapstick just won't cut it. It is also great for dry skin (like the end of your nose after a cold) and on rough skin, like your elbows.


10) 2005 Mas Des Aveylans a Syrah from Vin de Pays d'Oc
A beautiful french red that is sweet but still light enough to drink casually (read: àpres dinner while watching a good movie). During the winter I am all about enjoying a good red before bed ;). 

Inspired by Toronto Life's 'City Survivor' pages, UNGS is selecting Indigenous individuals from all over who represent what it is to be a Native person living in today's modern world and how we decide to navigate it. 

See other Urban Warrior's here: 
Waawaate Fobister
Kitsuneh Star Moon
Tatanka Means 
Erika Archer 
Anthony Collins (aka Thosh) 
Lisa Charleyboy  
Brian Frejo
Sage Paul
Doug (AKA Plex) Bedard
Julie Lafreniere