I also gave away a few bits to my co-workers and managed to give some away to my mother in law as well. I'm still hanging onto bits that I know I never reach for. I think the hesitation lies in the fact that they are higher end pieces and I'm afraid if I let go, I'll regret it.
I am treading along, a bit of a struggle but it's movement.
I'm reminded of a great quote by William Morris,
"Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
and Vivienne Westwood,
"Buy less. Choose well. Make it last. Quality, not quantity"
This is the motto in which I will finish off 2013 and start 2014. This pertains to beauty products, clothes, everything.